2016 · Julia Ducournau · 99 min · Horror
Raw is a visceral coming-of-age story wrapped in body horror that uses cannibalism as a metaphor for desire, identity, and the terrifying process of becoming yourself. It's not for everyone, but those who can stomach it will find one of the most original debut films of the 2010s.
2023 · Todd Haynes · 117 min · Drama
May December is a layered psychological drama where Todd Haynes uses the collision between a tabloid-scandal couple and the actress researching them to explore performance, exploitation, and the stories people tell about their own lives. Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore are electric together, and Charles Melton's quiet devastation anchors the film's emotional core.
2018 · Lee Chang-dong · 148 min · Thriller
Burning is a masterfully constructed psychological thriller that turns a simple love triangle into an examination of class, obsession, and the stories we tell ourselves. Its deliberate pace and radical ambiguity will frustrate some viewers, but those who connect with its wavelength will find it impossible to shake.