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A high-wire thriller, full of masterfully executed twists, captivating dialogue, and a wildly entertaining narrative that gallops along at a pace to make three hours evaporate in an instant.

Run Time: 1:42
U.S. Release Date: 2016-03-25
MPAA Rating: "R" (Violence, Profanity)
Genre: Thriller
Director: Gavin Hood
Cast: Helen Mirren, Alan Rickman, Aaron Paul, Phoebe Fox, Barkhad Abdi, Iain Glen

"Eye in the Sky" is compelling, offering the best elements of a drama and a thriller.

Run Time: 1:47
U.S. Release Date: 2016-01-22
MPAA Rating: "R" (Violence, Nudity, Disturbing Images)
Genre: Drama
Director: Laszlo Nemes
Cast: Geza Rohrig, Jerzy Walczak, Sandor Zsoter, Levente Molnar

"Son of Saul" is a powerful achievement but I don’t think I could sit through it more than once.

"The Revenant" isn’t for everyone but for those to whom the subject matter appeals, this is among 2015’s most memorable theatrical options.

Using gallows humor, likable protagonists, and a variety of nonstandard filmmaking techniques, director Adam McKay maintains a high level of energy for more than two hours.

Run Time: 1:58
U.S. Release Date: 2015-11-20
MPAA Rating: "R" (Sexual Content, Nudity)
Genre: Drama
Director: Todd Haynes
Cast: Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson, Kyle Chandler, Jake Lacy, Cory Michael Smith

"Carol" is an immersive experience that invites the viewer to slow down and amble along at its leisurely pace.

2015 has seen its share of sequels; perhaps surprisingly, "Creed" is among the best.

Run Time: 1:51
U.S. Release Date: 2015-11-06
MPAA Rating: "PG-13" (Profanity, Sexual Content)
Genre: Drama
Director: John Crowley
Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Emory Cohen, Domhall Gleeson, Fiona Glascott, Jane Brennan, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent

Although not without moments of sadness and tragedy, "Brooklyn" is sublimely uplifting and life affirming.

"Spotlight" is a Valentine to investigative journalism and a stark reminder of where we’re headed now that this brand of writing has become an endangered species.

Run Time: 1:58
U.S. Release Date: 2015-10-30
MPAA Rating: "R" (Profanity, Adult Situations)
Genre: Drama
Director: Lenny Abrahamson
Cast: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Sean Bridgers, Joan Allen, William H. Macy, Tom McCamus

"Room" is honest and challenging but it’s more uplifting than one might expect from a film with such a horrific backstory.