WRITTEN BY SHAURYA THAKUR
Decision To Leave Park Chan-wook's 'Decision to Leave' is a meet-cute with murder on its mind. This Hitchcock-inspired thriller is a stylish and yielding mystery.
Nope Jordan Peele's 'Nope' is well-crafted work of horror and pure cinematic art that should have earned Peele the Best Picture and Best Director nominations.
Till Carried by Danielle Deadwyler's poignant performance 'Till,' 'Till' was a thoroughly engaging film that deserved a seat at the table.
The Woman King Gina Prince-Bythewood directs a period piece we see less often. With formidable women at the center of formidable action, this movie should have been nominated.
She Said It's an understated film that approaches its filmmaking in a journalistic manner. 'She Said' explores past trauma and the process of healing in the most empathetic way.
Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood Richard Linklater weaves a tale of childhood nostalgia and the space craze in the nostalgic story of time and memories, finally finding perspective.
Sr. Robert Downey Jr's documentary about his father is a touching tribute to all father-son relationships. This documentary failed to make the shortlist for the Oscars.
Saint Omer 'Saint Omer' is a complex and brilliant courtroom drama made with documentary influences.
Resurrection 'Resurrection' looks into a never-ending cycle of cultish violence and a history of familial trauma. Rebecca Hall and Tim Roth give their career best performances.
Bones And All 'Bones And All' is a complicated journey about finding and accepting love while fighting against one's loneliness.