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From Tom McCarthy, starring Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber
Rated R

Spotlight is a 2015 American drama film directed by Tom McCarthy and written by McCarthy and Josh Singer. It follows The Boston Globe's "Spotlight" team, the oldest continuously operating newspaper investigative unit in the United States, and its investigation into cases of widespread and systemic child sex abuse in the Boston area by numerous Roman Catholic priests. The film stars Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, John Slattery, Stanley Tucci, Brian d'Arcy James, Liev Schreiber and Billy Crudup. The film delves into the efforts of the investigative team to uncover the truth and brings attention to the victims of the scandal. As the team works on the case, they uncover a massive cover-up by the church and law enforcement officials to protect the perpetrators. The film earned six Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor.

From Lenny Abrahamson, starring Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Sean Bridgers, Wendy Crewson
Rated R

Room is a 2015 drama film directed by Lenny Abrahamson and written by Emmy-winning novelist Emma Donoghue, based on her 2010 novel of the same name. The film stars Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay as a mother and son who are held captive in a small room. The narrative follows the mother and son in their attempt to escape and adjust to the outside world. The story begins with a woman named Ma (Larson) and her five-year-old son Jack (Tremblay) living in a tiny room with a skylight and no windows. Ma has been held captive there for seven years by a man known only as “Old Nick” (Sean Bridgers). During their captivity, Ma has kept Jack alive by inventing imaginative games and stories to keep him entertained. When Ma and Jack finally escape, they discover that the outside world is an overwhelming and difficult place to adjust to. With the help of a therapist, Ma and Jack slowly begin to heal and adapt to their new lives.

From Alejandro G. Iñárritu, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Will Poulter, Domhnall Gleeson
Rated R

The Revenant is a 2015 American epic survival drama film directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Hugh Glass, a frontiersman who is left for dead after a bear attack and embarks on a journey of survival and revenge. After being mauled by a bear, Hugh is left deep in the uncharted American wilderness by members of his own hunting team, who rob him and leave him to die. Despite his injuries, Hugh is determined to survive and makes an arduous trek to seek revenge on those who betrayed him. Along the way, Hugh faces off with Native American tribes and other dangers of the wilderness, while struggling to survive the extreme conditions. In the end, Hugh’s perseverance and determination are rewarded when he finally exacts revenge on his betrayers.

From Tim Miller, starring Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, T.J. Miller, Ed Skrein
Rated R

Deadpool is a 2016 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Directed by Tim Miller and written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the film stars Ryan Reynolds in the title role alongside Morena Baccarin, Ed Skrein, T. J. Miller, Gina Carano, Leslie Uggams, Brianna Hildebrand, and Stefan Kapičić. The film tells the story of Wade Wilson, a former Special Forces operative turned mercenary who, after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life. The film was widely praised for its action sequences, irreverent humor, and Reynolds performance. It grossed over $783 million, making it the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time, as well as the eighth-highest-grossing film of 2016. It earned multiple awards and nominations, including a nomination for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the 74th Golden Globe Awards.

From Denis Villeneuve, starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, Michael Stuhlbarg
Rated PG-13

Arrival is a 2016 science fiction film about a linguist, Louise Banks, hired by the U.S. Army to decipher an alien language. Twelve alien spacecraft have appeared around the world and Banks is tasked with finding a way to communicate with the aliens. She and physicist Ian Donnelly travel to one of the craft and find that the aliens communicate through intricate circular symbols. Banks uses her linguistic skills to decipher the symbols and forms a bond with the aliens, learning of their true intentions. As tensions rise between the nations of the world, Banks must find a way to prevent a war, while also learning to accept her own haunting past.

From Gareth Edwards, starring Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Alan Tudyk, Donnie Yen
Rated PG-13

"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" is the first standalone Star Wars movie in the franchise, and tells the story of a ragtag group of rebels who unite to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. Led by Jyn Erso, the daughter of the Death Star’s chief architect, the rebels embark on a dangerous mission that puts them in the path of Darth Vader and the Empire’s most ruthless agents. With the help of daring allies, Jyn and her team risk their lives to protect the galaxy from the Empire’s all-consuming power.

From Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, starring Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan
Rated PG-13

Captain America: Civil War is a 2016 superhero action-adventure film based on the Marvel Comics character Captain America, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The film is the sequel to 2011's Captain America: The First Avenger and 2014's Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and is the thirteenth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film finds Steve Rogers, a.k.a. Captain America, leading the newly formed team of Avengers as they attempt to protect humanity. However, when a mission to stop a terrorist attack causes collateral damage, a political debate ensues over whether the Avengers should be kept in check. This leads to the emergence of two opposing sides, one led by Steve Rogers and his desire for the Avengers to remain free to defend humanity without government interference, and the other by Tony Stark, a.k.a. Iron Man, who believes that the Avengers must be kept in line and made to adhere to government regulations. When a conflict arises between the two sides, it sets the stage for an epic battle that will determine the fate of the world.

From Adam McKay, starring Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt
Rated R

The Big Short is a 2015 American biographical comedy-drama film directed by Adam McKay, based on the non-fiction book The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis about the financial crisis of 2007–2008. The film stars an ensemble cast including Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt, Melissa Leo, Hamish Linklater, John Magaro, Rafe Spall, Jeremy Strong, Finn Wittrock, and Marisa Tomei. The film focuses on four outsiders who predicted the credit and housing bubble collapse of the mid-2000s and decide to take on the big banks for their greed and lack of foresight which leads to the economic disaster. Through their actions, they were able to make a large profit while exposing the fraud of the banks. It also explores how the actions of the banks created a global economic disaster. The film received critical acclaim, with praise directed toward the acts and screenplay, with many critics highlighting the direction, editing, and production design.

From Quentin Tarantino, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Walton Goggins
Rated R

The Hateful Eight is a 2015 western mystery thriller film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. It stars Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Walton Goggins, Demián Bichir, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, and Bruce Dern as eight strangers who seek refuge from a blizzard in a stagecoach stopover some time after the American Civil War. As the storm overtakes the mountainside stopover, the eight travelers come to learn that they may not make it to Red Rock after all. The film follows the story of the eight strangers, who are played out through a series of flashbacks, as they come to understand the complicated relationships between them and their troubled pasts. As tensions flare, they must all confront their own dark secrets in order to survive. With a heated battle of wit and bullets, the climax of the film is a bloody shootout that leads to a surprise ending.

From David Mackenzie, starring Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Jeff Bridges, Gil Birmingham
Rated R

Hell or High Water is a 2016 neo-Western crime thriller directed by David Mackenzie and written by Taylor Sheridan. It stars Jeff Bridges, Chris Pine, and Ben Foster as two brothers who plan a series of daring bank robberies in order to save their family’s land. As they are pursued by a determined Texas Ranger (Bridges), they must outwit the law while trying to protect their family. Aided by a bank-robbing expert (Foster), they plan to rob several branches of the same Texas bank they have been trying to save. As the stakes become higher, the consequences of their actions become more dire. The film was praised for its gritty realism, dark humor, and strong performances, and won numerous awards including four Academy Award nominations.

From Ryan Coogler, starring Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad
Rated PG-13

Creed is a 2015 American sports drama film directed by Ryan Coogler and written by Coogler and Aaron Covington. It is the seventh installment in the Rocky film series, and is a spin-off and sequel to the previous movies. The film stars Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Johnson Creed, Apollo Creed's son, with Sylvester Stallone reprising his role as Rocky Balboa. The film follows Adonis Johnson Creed, the son of famous boxer Apollo Creed, as he attempts to follow in his father's footsteps and become a professional boxer. With Rocky Balboa as his mentor and trainer, Adonis fights his way to the top, but soon learns that being a champion requires more than just raw talent. He must come to terms with his family legacy, and find his own way to become a champion.

From Tom Ford, starring Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Shannon, Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Rated R

Nocturnal Animals is a 2016 American psychological thriller film written, produced, and directed by Tom Ford. It stars Amy Adams as Susan Morrow, a wealthy Los Angeles art gallery owner who receives a book manuscript from her ex-husband Edward Sheffield (Jake Gyllenhaal). The book is dedicated to her, and she reads it, finding herself recalling their turbulent past. As she reads on, she is drawn into the fictional story, set in rural West Texas, where a man named Tony Hastings (Gyllenhaal again) and his family are terrorized by a group of violent kidnappers. The film is a meditation on the thin line between reality and fiction, between what is real and what is imagined. It explores themes of vengeance, trauma, and morality as Susan is forced to confront her past and the darkness that lies within her. The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised its visual style, performances, and Ford's direction.

From Scott Derrickson, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong
Rated PG-13

Doctor Strange is a 2016 Marvel action movie directed by Scott Derrickson, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the titular hero—a brilliant neurosurgeon whose life is changed after a devastating accident leaves him unable to use his hands. After searching for a cure, Strange is directed to Kamar-Taj, a mystical place in Nepal where he discovers the hidden world of magic and alternate dimensions. With the help of theAncient One (Tilda Swinton), Strange embarks on a journey to become the most powerful sorcerer in the multiverse. Along the way, he must battle a former student of the Ancient One, Kaecilius (Mads Mikkelsen), who has stolen powerful ancient spells that could destroy the universe. With the help of fellow sorcerer Mordo (Chiwetel Ejiofor) and the powerful relic known as the Eye of Agamotto, Strange must protect the world from the dark forces of Kaecilius.

From Jon Favreau, starring Neel Sethi, Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba
Rated PG

From Clint Eastwood, starring Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney, Valerie Mahaffey
Rated PG-13

From James Wan, starring Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Madison Wolfe, Frances O'Connor
Rated R

From Gavin O'Connor, starring Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons, Jon Bernthal
Rated R

From Shane Black, starring Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, Angourie Rice, Matt Bomer
Rated R

From Dexter Fletcher, starring Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, Tom Costello, Jo Hartley
Rated PG-13

From Gavin Hood, starring Helen Mirren, Aaron Paul, Alan Rickman, Barkhad Abdi
Rated R

From Dan Trachtenberg, starring John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Gallagher Jr., Douglas M. Griffin
Rated PG-13

From David Yates, starring Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Alison Sudol, Dan Fogler
Rated PG-13

From Directors: Duke Johnson, Charlie Kaufman, starring David Thewlis, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tom Noonan
Rated R

From Fede Alvarez, starring Stephen Lang, Jane Levy, Dylan Minnette, Daniel Zovatto
Rated R

From Todd Phillips, starring Jonah Hill, Miles Teller, Steve Lantz, Gregg Weiner
Rated R