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From Frank Darabont, starring Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler
Rated R

The Shawshank Redemption tells the story of Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins), a successful banker who is wrongfully convicted of murder and sent to Shawshank State Penitentiary to serve a life sentence. Despite being subjected to harsh treatment, Andy remains hopeful and uses his intellect and financial knowledge to earn the respect of his fellow inmates and eventually gain some control of his surroundings. With the help of his friend and fellow inmate Red (Morgan Freeman), Andy manages to escape and create a new life for himself on the outside. Along the way, he discovers the meaning of hope and the power of friendship.

From Directors: Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano, starring François Cluzet, Omar Sy, Anne Le Ny, Audrey Fleurot
Rated R

The Intouchables (2011) is a French buddy comedy-drama directed by Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano. The film follows the unlikely friendship between a wealthy quadriplegic and his caretaker, an ex-con from the projects. After a failed recruitment process, Philippe (François Cluzet), a wealthy quadriplegic, hires Driss (Omar Sy), an ex-con from the projects, to be his live-in caretaker. Initially, Driss does not take the job seriously and behaves inappropriately, but the two eventually develop a strong bond. Throughout the film, Driss helps Philippe experience life to the fullest by embracing adventure and taking risks that his disability and privilege have kept him from. Along the way, Philippe and Driss also learn valuable lessons about friendship, trust, and humanity.

From Quentin Tarantino, starring Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kerry Washington
Rated R

Django Unchained is a 2012 American revisionist Western directed by Quentin Tarantino. The film stars Jamie Foxx as Django, a freed slave who teams up with a bounty hunter, Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz), to free his wife, Broomhilda (Kerry Washington), from a brutal Mississippi plantation owner, Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio). Along the way, Django and Schultz are aided by a mysterious German, who shares Django’s quest to reunite himself with his wife. With the help of their allies, they must traverse the ruthless world of the antebellum South, facing off against not only Candie and his ruthless henchmen, but also the Ku Klux Klan. In the end, Django and Schultz must confront their own demons in order to bring justice to Django's wife.

From Directors: Pete Docter, Bob Peterson, starring Edward Asner, Jordan Nagai, John Ratzenberger, Christopher Plummer
Rated PG

Up is a 2009 animated comedy-drama adventure film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by Pete Docter and Bob Peterson, the film centers on an elderly widower named Carl Fredricksen who is determined to fulfill his late wife Ellie's lifelong dream of visiting Paradise Falls in South America. He sets off on a journey in his home equipped with thousands of helium balloons and accompanied by a young 8-year-old stowaway wilderness explorer named Russell. The film follows the two characters on their journey as they encounter talking dogs, giant birds, and a rare species of giant flying house. Along the way, Carl and Russell learn about each other and the importance of friendship and selflessness. The film is a blend of humor, adventure, and emotion and was met with critical acclaim upon its release. Up received five Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, and won two of them, Best Animated Feature Film and Best Original Score.

From Steven Spielberg, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen
Rated PG-13

Catch Me If You Can is a 2002 biographical crime film directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. The film is based on the life of Frank Abagnale Jr., a former con artist and forger who passed himself off as a Pan American World Airways pilot, a Georgia doctor, and a Louisiana parish prosecutor between the ages of 16 and 21. The film follows Frank as he is pursued by an FBI agent named Carl Hanratty, played by Hanks. Despite Carl's best efforts, Frank is able to stay one step ahead of him and pull off a number of elaborate cons. Eventually, however, Frank's luck runs out and he is arrested, but only after he has managed to scam millions of dollars and gain a small measure of fame. In the end, Frank is given a chance for redemption and decides to help Carl catch other con artists.

From Ang Lee, starring Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Adil Hussain, Tabu
Rated PG

Life of Pi is an adventure story about a young man from India named Pi Patel, who is the sole survivor of a shipwreck. He finds himself adrift on a lifeboat in the Pacific Ocean with a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. The film follows Pi's journey of survival, faith, and imagination as he struggles to find his way back to dry land. Along the way, he is faced with fierce storms, dangerous wildlife, and his own mental and emotional struggles. He must also confront his own beliefs and find the courage to continue his journey. Ultimately, Pi discovers the power of faith and courage in the most dangerous of circumstances.

From Clint Eastwood, starring Angelina Jolie, Colm Feore, Amy Ryan, Gattlin Griffith
Rated R

Changeling is a 2008 mystery drama directed by Clint Eastwood, starring Angelina Jolie as Christine Collins. The film is based on the true story of the 1928 kidnapping of her son, Walter, and her fight with the Los Angeles Police Department to prove that the boy presented to her by the police was not her son. When Christine takes her case to the press, she quickly finds herself in the fight of her life against an oppressive and corrupt police department. Despite the odds, with the help of a crusading Reverend, she is finally able to bring justice to her son and bring the truth to light. The film is a powerful and moving story of justice, faith, and the power of a mother's love.

From Sam Mendes, starring Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Naomie Harris, Judi Dench
Rated PG-13

Skyfall is an action-packed spy thriller directed by Sam Mendes and the twenty-third installment in the James Bond film series. Starring Daniel Craig as James Bond, the film follows Bond as he is tasked with tracking down and destroying a malicious cyber-terrorist organization led by the mysterious Raoul Silva (Javier Bardem). The organization has stolen a list of undercover agents and is threatening to expose them and cause chaos. With the help of MI6’s newest agent, Eve (Naomie Harris), Bond must race against time to save the world from a disaster of global proportions. Along the way, he faces off against old enemies, confronts his own mortality, and discovers Silva’s true identity and motivations. Skyfall is a heart-pounding adventure that combines action, suspense, and classic Bond elements to create a thrilling experience.

From Steven Soderbergh, starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon
Rated PG-13

Ocean's Eleven is a crime caper film directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle and Julia Roberts. It follows a group of eleven criminals, led by Danny Ocean (Clooney), as they plan and execute a daring heist of three Las Vegas casinos—the Bellagio, the Mirage and the MGM Grand—simultaneously. Danny and his team must outsmart casino owner Terry Benedict (Andy Garcia) and his security team in order to walk away with over $160 million. With carefully crafted disguises and ingenious plot twists, the eleven criminals must rely on their smarts, their charm, and a little luck to pull off the ambitious heist.

From Wolfgang Becker, starring Daniel Brühl, Katrin Sass, Chulpan Khamatova, Florian Lukas
Rated R

Good Bye Lenin! is a 2003 German comedy-drama film directed by Wolfgang Becker. The film is set in East Berlin before and after the fall of the Berlin Wall. The story follows a family whose mother, Christiane Kerner (Katrin Sass), was a strong supporter of the East German government before the Wall fell. After suffering a heart attack and slipping into a coma, she awakes in 1990 and is horrified to see that the world she once knew has changed drastically. Her son Alex (Daniel Brühl) then sets out to keep her from learning the truth, to protect her and keep her in her dream world, while inadvertently shielding her from the harsh realities of the new Germany. The film follows Alex as he struggles to protect his mother from the truth while trying to keep his own life together. In the end, he is successful in both tasks and the family is reunited in a new world.

From Ben Affleck, starring Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman, Alan Arkin
Rated R

Argo is a 2012 American historical drama film directed by Ben Affleck and written by Chris Terrio. The film stars Affleck as Tony Mendez, a CIA exfiltration specialist who is sent to Iran during the 1979–1981 Iran hostage crisis to rescue six American diplomats who were hiding at the home of the Canadian ambassador. The film also features Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman and Victor Garber. The film follows Mendez as he creates a fake movie production titled Argo, in order to provide cover for the rescue mission. Along the way, Mendez must deal with an assortment of obstacles and people from the US and Iranian governments. The film is based on a true story, and won numerous awards, including three Oscars for Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Film Editing.

From Directors: Tegan Bukowski, Loressa Clisby, Kevin Macdonald, Hiroaki Aikawa, Natalia Andreadis, Jack Attridge, Cristina Bocchialini, Zillah Bowes, Andrea Dalla Costa, Lisa Cottrell-Bentley, Alejo Crisóstomo, Sócrates Cuadri, Ayman El Gazwy, Shawn Gadberry, Seth Grant, Jane Haubrich, Soma Helmi, Jennifer M. Howd, Clementine Isaac, Aditya Kolli, Gabor Kukucska, Francesco La Regina, Frederic Lumiere, Marek Mackovic, Zuqy Cruz Marquez, Linda Matarasso, Kevin McMahon, Joseph Michael, Joaquin Montalvan, Lilit Movsisyan, Emmanuelle Pickett, Christopher Redmond, Alejandro Romeo, Alaa Sheikh Hassan, Marcus Tedenryd, starring Hiroaki Aikawa, Cindy Baer, Teagan Bentley, Ester Brym
Rated PG-13

Life in a Day is a 2011 documentary film directed by Kevin Macdonald and produced by Scott Free London and YouTube. The film is a crowdsourced documentary comprising an assembled chronicle of the day of July 24, 2010 as seen through YouTube video submissions from people all over the world. It documents the individual human experiences of people worldwide on that single day and shows how the collective experience of everyday life connects everyone around the globe. It is a snapshot of a single day on Earth, featuring stories and moments from 80,000 people in 192 countries. The film highlights the aspirations, dreams and anxieties of people around the world. It is an ode to the beauty of life and an exploration of the human condition through the eyes of its subjects.

From Jessie Nelson, starring Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dakota Fanning, Dianne Wiest
Rated PG-13

I Am Sam is a 2001 drama film directed by Jessie Nelson and starring Sean Penn as Sam, a man with a developmental disability, and Dakota Fanning as his daughter, Lucy Diamond Dawson. Sam is a single father struggling to raise Lucy on his own until he is faced with the harsh reality of being an unfit parent. His daughter is taken away from him and he must fight the court system to regain custody of her. With the help of his devoted neighbors, Sam's lawyer (Michelle Pfeiffer) and a social worker (Dianne Wiest), Sam is able to prove his capacity to care for his daughter, ultimately reuniting their family. The film serves as an uplifting tale of the power of love and the determination of the human spirit to overcome any obstacle.

From Jean-Jacques Annaud, starring Jude Law, Ed Harris, Joseph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz
Rated R

Enemy at the Gates is a 2001 war drama set during the Battle of Stalingrad in World War II. It follows the story of two snipers on opposing sides of the battle. Russian sniper Vassili Zaitsev (Jude Law) and his German counterpart Major Erwin König (Ed Harris) become locked in a deadly duel. Vassili is an expert marksman, and is aided by a commissar Danilov (Joseph Fiennes) who uses his propaganda skills to make Vassili a national hero. Meanwhile, König is a veteran of the war, and the Nazi Command orders him to kill Vassili. As the battle progresses, the two snipers become locked in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, with their own lives and their countries' victory at stake. The film culminates in a climactic battle between Vassili and König as they face off in a desperate bid for victory.

From J.A. Bayona, starring Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, Tom Holland, Oaklee Pendergast
Rated PG-13

The Impossible is a 2012 disaster drama film directed by J.A. Bayona. It tells the true story of a family of five who were vacationing in Thailand on the day of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The family is separated by the waves and are forced to survive the aftermath of the disaster and reunite with each other. The film follows the struggles of Maria, the mother of the family, as she searches for her missing husband and sons amidst the destruction. The film is a powerful story of courage, hope and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of the impossible.

From Ben Affleck, starring Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall, Jon Hamm, Jeremy Renner
Rated R

The Town is a crime drama directed by Ben Affleck that follows a group of bank robbers in the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston. Led by Doug MacRay (Affleck) and Jem Coughlin (Jeremy Renner), the crew is determined to pull off one last heist before they can leave their criminal lifestyles behind. Doug falls in love with Claire (Rebecca Hall), a bank teller he held hostage during one of their heists, which leads him to struggle with his desire to escape the criminal world and start a new life. As Doug and his crew become increasingly desperate to untangle themselves from their dangerous lives, they must face off against Detective Frawley (Jon Hamm) who is determined to bring them to justice. In the midst of a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, Doug must choose between his loyalty to his friends and his newfound love for Claire.

From Feo Aladag, starring Sibel Kekilli, Nizam Schiller, Derya Alabora, Settar Tanriögen
Rated Unrated

When We Leave is a 2010 German-language drama film written and directed by Feo Aladag. The film follows Umay, a Turkish woman living in Berlin who has been subjected to years of physical, emotional and sexual abuse by her husband. After Umay finally finds the courage to leave her husband, her family in Turkey demand that she return home, where she will be expected to stay with her husband. Umay's struggle to take control of her own destiny is further complicated when she finds out that she is pregnant. The film follows her journey as she finds her own courage and strength to overcome the obstacles in her path and fight for her freedom.

From Nikolaj Arcel, starring Alicia Vikander, Mads Mikkelsen, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, Trine Dyrholm
Rated R

A Royal Affair is a 2012 romantic historical drama set in 18th century Denmark. It is based on the true story of an extraordinary love triangle between the unstable King Christian VII of Denmark, his English commoner queen Caroline Mathilda, and the German doctor Johann Friedrich Struensee, who was appointed as the royal physician to the king. The film follows Struensee's rise to power as the king's closest advisor and the affect his reforming ideas have on the kingdom. Struensee and the queen develop a passionate and secret affair to the dismay of the court and the royal family. As Struensee's reforms become increasingly unpopular with the court, his relationship with the queen is exposed, leading to a dangerous power struggle between the King and his subjects. The story comes to a climax as the King, Queen, and Struensee all face uncertain fates as the fate of the kingdom hangs in the balance.

From Yimou Zhang, starring Christian Bale, Ni Ni, Xinyi Zhang, Tianyuan Huang
Rated R

The Flowers of War is a Chinese historical drama film directed by Yimou Zhang and starring Christian Bale. Set in 1937 during the Second Sino-Japanese War, it follows an American mortician who gets caught in the crossfire of a battle between Chinese soldiers and invading Japanese forces. He takes refuge in a Catholic cathedral with a group of innocent schoolgirls, where he becomes their protector. With the help of a group of courtesans, the group attempts to flee the city, but they are faced with a difficult task of surviving the war and outrunning the brutal Japanese military. As they fight to survive, they find strength in faith, courage, and friendship.

From Directors: Tom Tykwer, Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, starring Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant, Hugo Weaving
Rated R

From Directors: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa, starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone
Rated PG-13

From Robert Zemeckis, starring Denzel Washington, Nadine Velazquez, Don Cheadle, John Goodman
Rated R

From Jean-Marc Vallée, starring Vanessa Paradis, Kevin Parent, Hélène Florent, Evelyne Brochu
Rated Not Rated

From Jeff Nichols, starring Michael Shannon, Jessica Chastain, Shea Whigham, Tova Stewart
Rated R

From Benh Zeitlin, starring Quvenzhané Wallis, Dwight Henry, Levy Easterly, Lowell Landes
Rated PG-13