Midsommar Budget

From Park Chan-wook, starring Choi Min-sik, Yoo Ji-tae, Kang Hye-jeong, Kim Byeong-Ok
Rated R

Oldboy is a South Korean neo-noir action thriller film directed by Park Chan-wook. The film follows Oh Dae-su, who is suddenly kidnapped and imprisoned in a strange hotel-like cell for 15 years with no explanation. When he is suddenly released, he embarks on a journey to find out why he was held captive for so long. With the help of a young sushi chef, he discovers that his captivity was masterminded by a wealthy businessman, who also reveals the reason behind it. In order to exact revenge, Oh Dae-su must confront not only his captor, but also the darkness within himself.

From Directors: Dan Kwan, Daniel Scheinert, starring Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ke Huy Quan
Rated R

Everything Everywhere All at Once is an upcoming 2022 drama film directed by Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. The film follows a young girl, played by Samara Weaving, who discovers a mysterious book that unlocks the secrets of the universe. With the help of her new friend, played by Mckenna Grace, the girl embarks on a journey of self-discovery and exploration. Along the way, they encounter a colorful cast of characters and powerful forces that will help them to learn more about themselves and the world around them. As they explore, they must use their newfound knowledge to save the world from an impending disaster.

From Destin Daniel Cretton, starring Brie Larson, Frantz Turner, John Gallagher Jr., Kaitlyn Dever
Rated R

Short Term 12 is a 2013 drama film written and directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. The film follows the story of Grace (Brie Larson), a 20-something-year-old supervisor at a residential home for troubled teenagers. Throughout the film, we follow the lives of the teenagers and staff at the home, including Grace's long-term boyfriend and fellow supervisor, Mason (John Gallagher Jr.). As the film progresses, we learn of the struggles and traumas the staff and the teenagers have experienced, and how they are coping with them. Throughout the movie, Grace and Mason form a strong bond with the teenagers, helping them open up and learn to trust again. In the end, Grace is able to overcome her own demons in order to help the teenagers and to maintain her relationship with Mason. Short Term 12 is a moving story of resilience and hope.

From Taika Waititi, starring Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, Scarlett Johansson, Taika Waititi
Rated PG-13

Jojo Rabbit is a satirical dark comedy directed by Taika Waititi that follows the story of Jojo Betzler (Roman Griffin Davis), a 10-year-old boy in Nazi Germany who is struggling to fit into the Hitler Youth training program. But when he discovers that his mother (Scarlett Johansson) is hiding a Jewish girl (Thomasin McKenzie) in their attic, he must confront his own ideals regarding his place in the Nazi regime. With the help of an imaginary Adolf Hitler (Waititi), Jojo must grapple with his conflicting emotions and find a way to survive the Hitler Youth - and his own beliefs.

From Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris, starring Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Greg Kinnear, Abigail Breslin
Rated R

Little Miss Sunshine is a 2006 comedy-drama film about a dysfunctional family's road trip from Albuquerque to Redondo Beach, California, to compete in a beauty pageant. The family includes seven-year-old Olive, her father Richard, her mother Sheryl, her grandfather Edwin, her uncle Frank and her brother Dwayne. As the family embarks on the journey, they must overcome their personal differences, as well as their differing opinions about the beauty pageant. Along the way, they meet a variety of characters, some of whom help them reach their destination and others who just add to the chaos. Eventually, Olive is able to take part in the beauty contest, conquering her own insecurities and learning valuable lessons about the importance of being true to oneself.

From Matt Ross, starring Viggo Mortensen, George MacKay, Samantha Isler, Annalise Basso
Rated R

Captain Fantastic is a 2016 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Matt Ross. The film stars Viggo Mortensen as Ben Cash, a man who raises his six children off-the-grid in the forests of the Pacific Northwest. When Ben's wife commits suicide, he decides to take his family on a road trip to New Mexico, where they must confront their own individual challenges as well as their views on modern society. Along the way, the family learns to reconnect with each other and the outside world. The film explores themes of family, responsibility, and the struggle between living off-the-grid and rejoining mainstream society.

From Duncan Jones, starring Sam Rockwell, Kevin Spacey, Dominique McElligott, Rosie Shaw
Rated R

Moon is a 2009 science fiction film directed by Duncan Jones and starring Sam Rockwell as Sam Bell, an astronaut sent to mine helium-3 on the far side of the moon. Bell is nearing the end of his three-year contract when he starts experiencing strange visions, hearing voices, and losing his grip on reality. He discovers that his employers have been replacing him with clones, and must make a difficult decision about his future and the fate of the clones. The film explores themes of identity, self-determination, and the effects of long-term isolation.

From Sofia Coppola, starring Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson, Giovanni Ribisi, Anna Faris
Rated R

Lost in Translation is a 2003 American romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Sofia Coppola. The film stars Bill Murray as aging actor Bob Harris, who befriends college graduate Charlotte (Scarlett Johansson) in a Tokyo hotel. Both are struggling with feelings of isolation in a foreign culture. The film follows Bob and Charlotte as they explore Tokyo, develop a bond, and find solace and understanding in one another's company. As their friendship deepens, the two must come to terms with the realities of their circumstances. Through an exploration of life's complexities, Coppola examines the universal themes of loneliness, connection, and identity.

From Rob Reiner, starring Madeline Carroll, Callan McAuliffe, Rebecca De Mornay, Anthony Edwards
Rated PG

Flipped is an American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Rob Reiner and based on the novel by Wendelin Van Draanen. The film tells the story of two 8th graders, Bryce and Juli, who have been neighbors their entire lives and have held a grudge against each other since they were kids. However, when Bryce starts to take an interest in Juli, they both start to see the world in a different light. As they grow up and experience life, they come to realize that the grudge they held against each other was born out of misunderstanding and that they truly care for each other. The film follows their journey as they figure out the meaning of love and the power it has to change lives.

From Jonathan Levine, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anna Kendrick, Bryce Dallas Howard
Rated R

50/50 is a 2011 comedy-drama film directed by Jonathan Levine and starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anna Kendrick, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Anjelica Huston. The film tells the story of Adam (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), a 27 year-old public radio journalist who is diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. With the help of his best friend Kyle (Seth Rogen), his mother (Anjelica Huston), and his psychologist Katherine (Bryce Dallas Howard), Adam struggles to make sense of his diagnosis and keep his spirits up. Along the way, he meets a young quirky artist (Anna Kendrick) and the two form a unique bond. 50/50 is a poignant story about friendship, family, and living life to its fullest, even when faced with death.

From Directors: Tyler Nilson, Michael Schwartz, starring Zack Gottsagen, Ann Pierce, Dakota Johnson, Bruce Dern
Rated PG-13

The Peanut Butter Falcon is a 2019 American adventure-comedy film starring Shia LaBeouf, Dakota Johnson, and Zack Gottsagen. It follows Zak, a down-on-his-luck young man with Down syndrome, as he runs away from his nursing home with the help of Tyler, a small-time outlaw on the run. Together, the two of them embark on an epic journey of adventure and self-discovery, along the way encountering a cast of colorful characters. With the help of Eleanor, a kind-hearted healthcare worker, they eventually find the saltwater wrestling school that Zak has been dreaming of attending. As Zak and Tyler's friendship grows, they discover the power of believing in yourself and the strength of the human spirit.

From Aneesh Chaganty, starring John Cho, Debra Messing, Joseph Lee, Michelle La
Rated PG-13

Searching is a 2018 mystery thriller directed by Aneesh Chaganty. The film follows David Kim (John Cho), a father who is desperately searching for his missing daughter, Margot (Michelle La). After her sudden disappearance, David is left with no clues and desperate to find her. With the help of Detective Vick (Debra Messing), he scours her social media, phone records and surveillance footage, hoping to find a clue to her whereabouts. As he searches, David discovers secrets from his daughter's past that he never knew. With time running out, he must uncover the truth behind her disappearance before it's too late.

From Henry Alex Rubin, starring Jason Bateman, Jonah Bobo, Haley Ramm, Hope Davis
Rated R

"Disconnect" is a 2012 film directed by Henry Alex Rubin, starring Jason Bateman, Hope Davis, Frank Grillo and Paula Patton. The film explores how people are disconnected from each other in the modern world, as technology has given us the ability to communicate without actually connecting. The story follows several different plotlines, all of which intertwine to show how technology has changed our lives. The first plot follows a teenage boy (Colin Ford) who is a victim of cyberbullying. His story is connected to a single father (Jason Bateman) who is struggling to raise his son in the digital age. The second plot follows a married couple (Hope Davis and Frank Grillo) who are dealing with the aftermath of an affair. The third plot follows a journalist (Andrea Riseborough) who is investigating cybercrime and identity theft. Overall, "Disconnect" explores the disconnect between technology and personal relationships, and how our obsessions with technology can harm our lives. It shows the impact that technology can have on our lives, and how disconnected people can be even in a connected world.

From Michael Showalter, starring Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano
Rated R

The Big Sick is a 2017 romantic comedy-drama directed by Michael Showalter, and written by Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani. The story follows Kumail Nanjiani as himself, a Pakistani stand-up comic living in Chicago who falls for a white grad student named Emily (Zoe Kazan). When Emily becomes seriously ill and is put into a medically induced coma, Kumail must bond with her parents (Ray Romano and Holly Hunter), while re-evaluating his family’s expectations of him. Along the way, he discovers the true meaning of love and family.

From Leigh Whannell, starring Logan Marshall-Green, Melanie Vallejo, Steve Danielsen, Abby Craden
Rated R

Upgrade is a 2018 science fiction thriller directed by Leigh Whannell. It stars Logan Marshall-Green as Grey Trace, a technophobe who finds himself the recipient of an experimental implant called STEM. STEM grants Grey enhanced physical abilities and connects him to a highly advanced artificial intelligence that gives him access to the entire network of connected technology. With STEM’s help, Grey embarks on a mission of revenge against the people responsible for the death of his wife, leading to a fast-paced, action-packed story of revenge and redemption.

From Directors: Nat Faxon, Jim Rash, starring Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Allison Janney, AnnaSophia Robb
Rated PG-13

From Bo Burnham, starring Elsie Fisher, Josh Hamilton, Emily Robinson, Jake Ryan
Rated R

From Max Barbakow, starring Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, J.K. Simmons, Peter Gallagher
Rated R

From Greta Gerwig, starring Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Tracy Letts, Lucas Hedges
Rated R

From Directors: Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie, starring Robert Pattinson, Benny Safdie, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Buddy Duress
Rated R

From Jonah Hill, starring Sunny Suljic, Katherine Waterston, Lucas Hedges, Na-kel Smith
Rated R

From James Ward Byrkit, starring Emily Baldoni, Maury Sterling, Nicholas Brendon, Elizabeth Gracen
Rated Not Rated

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

From Shannon Murphy, starring Eliza Scanlen, Michelle Lotters, Toby Wallace, Sora Wakaki
Rated MA-17

From James Ponsoldt, starring Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley, Kyle Chandler, Jennifer Jason Leigh
Rated R