Parasite
Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong
Greed and class discrimination threaten the newly formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan.
Why you'll love it
A genre-bending film that explores class disparity, acclaimed for its screenplay and direction.
1917
Dean-Charles Chapman, George MacKay, Daniel Mays
April 6th, 1917. As an infantry battalion assembles to wage war deep in enemy territory, two soldiers are assigned to race against time and deliver a message that will stop 1,600 men from walking straight into a deadly trap.
Why you'll love it
A World War I epic shot in a single continuous take, lauded for its cinematography and immersive storytelling.
Mad Max: Fury Road
Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult
In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a woman rebels against a tyrannical ruler in search for her homeland with the aid of a group of female prisoners, a psychotic worshipper and a drifter named Max.
Why you'll love it
A visually stunning action film that redefined the genre, praised for its direction and performances.
Moonlight
Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Trevante Rhodes
A young African-American man grapples with his identity and sexuality while experiencing the everyday struggles of childhood, adolescence, and burgeoning adulthood.
Why you'll love it
An intimate portrayal of a young black man grappling with his identity and sexuality, celebrated for its storytelling and performances.
The Shape of Water
Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer, Michael Shannon
At a top secret research facility in the 1960s, a lonely janitor forms a unique relationship with an amphibious creature that is being held in captivity.
Why you'll love it
A unique love story set against the backdrop of the Cold War, recognized for its direction and artistic vision.