Everything Everywhere All At Once is one of my all-time favorite movies. It’s chaotic, kind of long, and honestly, totally amazing

The whole multiverse concept has been around for a while in science and pop culture, but this movie does something super unique with it. Directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (a.k.a. the Daniels—who also made the very weird but awesome Swiss Army Man), the movie throws a bunch of genres together in a way that somehow works.

We Live in Time is a total tearjerker. It’s one of those movies that doesn’t go in order, so you kind of have to pay attention, but it’s totally worth it. The story jumps around between different moments in a couple’s life, and even though that sounds confusing, it actually ends up making the emotional stuff hit way harder.

The movie is about Almut (played by Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield), who meet kind of randomly and then end up building a life together. They fall in love, move in, have a kid, and deal with all the ups and downs that come with being a family. You don’t see it all happen in a straight line, though the scenes jump back and forth in time, showing them happy, sad, young, older. At first, it’s a little hard to tell what’s happening when, but then you start to notice small things like their hairstyles changing or their daughter, Ella, getting older.

Even though the movie is romantic and cute in a lot of places, it gets really heavy too. Almut finds out that her cancer has come back, and from there, things start to get more emotional. Florence Pugh is amazing in this—she brings so much energy and heart to the character. Almut is super talented (she becomes a famous chef!) and she’s clearly the one driving their relationship and life forward. Tobias is… okay. He’s sweet, but kind of boring compared to her, and he doesn’t get as much personality or growth.

There’s this one moment that really stuck with me: Almut worries about the legacy she’ll leave for her daughter. Even though she’s literally running a Michelin-star restaurant, the movie kind of makes it seem like she should feel guilty for wanting to keep working while she’s sick. That was frustrating because it felt like the movie didn’t fully respect her ambitions as much as it should have.

Still, I really liked this movie. The whole time-skipping thing made it feel more real, in a weird way, because life doesn’t always happen in a straight line. And even though it gets super sad, it’s also really beautiful. You can tell the characters love each other, and even though things don’t go perfectly, the connection they have still matters.

Rated R for some emotional stuff and a bit of romance.

Run time: 1 hour 47 minutes.

I Saw the TV Glow is like stepping into a dream you kind of remember from when you were a kid, but can’t fully explain. It’s weird, sad, nostalgic, and it sticks with you. If you’ve ever been obsessed with a show or movie, or book that felt like your entire world, then this movie will hit hard.

Set in the late ’90s, the story is about Owen (played by Justice Smith), a quiet, anxious teen who becomes obsessed with this mysterious TV show called The Pink Opaque. It’s a spooky, monster-of-the-week type series that feels like Buffy the Vampire Slayer or The X-Files—but also totally its own thing. He meets Maddy (Brigette Lundy-Paine), another obsessed kid, and together they bond over this weird show. It’s not just entertainment for them. It becomes a way to survive, escape, and maybe figure out who they really are.

What makes this movie so different from anything else is that it’s not really about the plot. It’s more about a feeling, like that ache of wanting something more, of being stuck in a life that doesn’t quite fit. It blends fantasy, childhood memories, and the pain of growing up in a haunting way. The director, Jane Schoenbrun, doesn’t just show you a story—they make you feel like you’re inside a memory you didn’t even know you had.

The movie also says a lot without directly saying it. There’s a strong undercurrent about gender and identity and what it means to hide parts of yourself just to get by. Owen clearly feels out of place, and while the movie never spells it all out, you can tell that his connection to the show and to Maddy is about more than just TV; it’s about finding somewhere (or someone) that gets you.

It’s not a fast-paced or flashy movie, but that’s kind of the point. It’s slow and dreamy and occasionally disturbing, like those quiet moments at night when your brain won’t turn off. And it’s also kind of heartbreaking, because sometimes, what used to make us feel safe or seen doesn’t hold up anymore, and realizing that can seriously hurt.

Rated PG-13 for some very surreal, trippy vibes.

Run time: 1 hour 40 minutes.

Midsommar is a wonderful horror movie, made by director Ari Aster, who made Hereditary, and knows how to mess with our heads. But what really makes Midsommar stand out isn’t just the scares, it’s how it builds up the characters and their weird little world before everything gets super messed up.

The movie starts off rough. Dani (Florence Pugh) is dealing with some serious trauma, and her boyfriend Christian (Jack Reynor) is clearly checked out and kind of a jerk. Even though he’s ready to break up with her, he ends up inviting her on a trip to Sweden with his friends. Sounds nice, right?

Once they get to this super remote Swedish village, everything feels… off. It’s bright all the time (like, literally no night), the people are way too friendly, and everyone’s wearing these matching white outfits. At first, it seems like some artsy summer festival, but then things start to get really weird and disturbing.

The beginning of the movie is kind of slow, but that just makes it hit harder when the creepy stuff kicks in. The way the camera moves and the way everything is set up gives you this feeling that the characters are totally trapped, and they don’t even realize it. One of Christian’s friends, Mark (Will Poulter), is that obnoxious guy who won’t stop making dumb comments, and you can pretty much tell he’s not going to make it very far.

As the movie goes on, it gets harder to care about the characters, though. They keep making bad decisions and don’t seem all that smart. You almost start rooting against them. That’s kind of the point, though—the whole movie feels like a slow-motion trainwreck you can’t look away from.

Dani is the most interesting character, and Florence Pugh gives it her all, but even she makes some choices that’ll make you go, “What are you doing??” The movie plays with themes like grief, toxic relationships, and identity, but it doesn’t always dive deep enough to make you feel something more than just horror.

Overall, Midsommar is super trippy and visually stunning, but also super uncomfortable. If you’re into creepy cults, toxic breakups, and watching people slowly spiral into madness, you’ll probably be into it. Just don’t expect to walk away feeling good about humanity.

Rated R for a lot of disturbing, graphic stuff.

Running time: 2 hours 20 minutes.

Talk to Me is a horror movie that feels like something that could actually happen, especially in a world where people do crazy things for internet clout. The film follows a creepy ceramic hand, covered in graffiti, that lets you talk to the dead for fun.

Aussie teens Mia, Jade, and Jade’s little brother Riley get caught up in this messed-up possession game. You hold the hand, say “Talk to me,” then you’re temporarily possessed by a random spirit for 90 seconds. You shake, gasp, and basically look like you’re dying, while your friends film it and laugh.

At first, it’s all fun. They even party while passing around the hand like it’s no big deal. But things go wrong when a spirit claiming to be Mia’s dead mom shows up and Mia refuses to let go. That moment pushes Riley into a coma, and the game instantly stops being fun and starts being terrifying.

The movie has some intense themes, mostly about grief and trauma, which a lot of horror movies have been doing lately. But what makes this one hit different is Mia’s story and the performance by Sophie Wilde. She’s trying to connect with her mom while also not losing her new chosen family: Jade, Riley, and their mom, Sue. You want Mia to be okay, even as she starts spiraling.

The movie doesn’t waste time showing TikToks or Snapchats of the game going viral, but it feels so real that you don’t need to see it. The teens act exactly how teens would, pushing limits, being reckless, and not thinking about the consequences until it’s too late. And when things start to fall apart, they just make it worse, which somehow makes it all even more believable.

There are definitely some gnarly horror moments (heads bashing, creepy spirits, intense sound effects), but it’s not all about jump scares. The movie really builds dread, and some of the scariest parts are just characters frozen in fear while something horrifying is off-screen. It’s more psychological than flashy, which makes it even scarier.

It’s a super strong debut from the Philippou brothers (who used to make YouTube fight vids as RackaRacka), and you can see their chaotic energy in how the movie plays out. It’s got a killer concept and solid execution, but it kind of feels like it’s setting up something even bigger for a sequel. Still, it’s creepy, original, and sticks with you.

Rated R for disturbing content, intense possession scenes, and all-around nightmare fuel.

Running time: 1 hour 34 minutes