Zoe Kazan

New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor break one of the most important stories that helped launch the #MeToo movement and shattered decades of silence on sexual assault.

A teenage boy must deal with his mother's complicated response after his father temporarily abandons them to take a menial and dangerous job. Directed by actor Paul Dano (There Will Be Blood, The Batman) and based on the Richard Ford novel, set in Montana in the fall of 1960, Wildlife is a portrait of a family unravelling. Young Joe Brinson (Oxenbould) watches his parents' (Gyllenhaal, Mulligan) marriage implode after his father loses his job. A painful tale of adolescent observation in a world where grown-ups behave like children and children are forced to act like adults. Joe Brinson, a teenage boy, observes the disintegration of his family after his father Jerry loses his job and obsessively fights a wildfire. His mother Jeanette seeks independence, leading to tension, emotional neglect, and moral dilemmas. The story explores adolescence, familial breakdown, and the impact of adult struggles on children. The film blends quiet observation with emotional depth, emphasizing loss, resilience, and the delicate dynamics of family life. —chera_khalid

The Big Sick tells the story of Pakistan-born aspiring comedian, who connects with grad student Emily after one of his stand-up sets. However, what they thought would be just a one-night stand blossoms into the real thing, which complicates the life that is expected of Kumail by his traditional Muslim parents. Then Emily is beset with a mystery illness forcing Kumailto navigate the medical crisis with her parents, Beth and Terry who he's never met, while dealing with the emotional tug-of-war between his family and his heart.