Whether you’re nestling in with Netflix or hunkering down with Hulu, movie nights have never been easier to enjoy. With thousands and thousands of titles at your fingertips, finding something you like is both Fast and Furious and A Simple Plan. But for anyone who needs a few suggestions to get this viewing party started, consider the following selections:
Leave the World Behind is a psychological thriller with plenty of suspense and twists. Starring Julie Roberts, Mahershala Ali, and Ethan Hawke, it tells the tale of a family whose vacation is interrupted by a pesky apocalypse. If you don’t bite your nails already, this film might make you start.
Oppenheimer has made a name on the awards circuit, telling the tale of J. Robert Oppenheimer (the theoretical physicist deemed the “father of the atomic bomb”). The film chronicles the career of Oppenheimer, with a focus on his involvement in World War II’s Manhattan Project. Oppenheimer’s role in American and World history, as well as the controversy around the atomic bomb, make it a compelling, must-see narrative.
The Marvels is a superhero film that continues the Marvel Comics franchise. The sequel to 2019’s Captain Marvel, the plot focuses on Carol Danvers (Captain Marvel) and her quest to save the universe alongside Kamala Khan and Monica Rambeau. It’s a great choice if you’re a fan of the Marvel franchise or enjoy films focused on female empowerment.
Killers of the Flower Moon is based on the true story of a white businessman, greedy for oil, and his orchestration of the murder of several members of the Osage Nation Tribe in 1920s Oklahoma. The movie was co-written and directed by Martin Scorsese and stars Lily Gladstone, Robert De Nero, and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Barbie is a fun-loving film showing what happens when Barbie and Ken leave the utopian Barbie Land and adapt to the real world. It’s a fish-out-of-water story full of humor and heart. Put on your best accessories, pull up your plastic sofa, slip off your rubber shoes, and give it a go.
No matter your cinematic tastes, there is something to tickle your filmdom fancy. Try one of the above to kick back, relax, and have a picture-perfect movie night.
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