12 Years a Slave
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Kenneth Williams, Michael Fassbender
In the antebellum United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery.
Why you'll love it
Based on a true story, this film presents a powerful and emotional portrayal of slavery in America, highlighting the resilience and dignity of the human spirit.
Boyhood
Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke
The life of Mason, from early childhood to his arrival at college.
Why you'll love it
Filmed over 12 years with the same cast, this movie is a groundbreaking story of growing up as seen through the eyes of a child named Mason.
The Social Network
Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake
As Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, he is sued by the twins who claimed he stole their idea and by the co-founder who was later squeezed out of the business.
Why you'll love it
A drama that showcases the creation of Facebook and the legal battles that followed, reflecting the complexities of entrepreneurship and social dynamics in the digital age.
Manchester by the Sea
Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler
A depressed uncle is asked to take care of his teenage nephew after the boy's father dies.
Why you'll love it
A deeply moving drama about grief and redemption, as a man is unexpectedly tasked with the guardianship of his nephew after his brother's death.
Birdman
Caroline Christl Long
A portrait of Robert, a troubled but poetic soul struggling with his purgatorial existence in a hackney scrapyard.
Why you'll love it
An intricate drama that blurs the line between reality and fantasy, focusing on a washed-up actor as he struggles to mount a Broadway play and regain his former glory.