A bizarre medieval comedy, The Little Hours is absurd, surreal, and wildly entertaining. Described as “Pure Trash” by the Catholic League, the film follows a convent of nuns in the Middle Ages as they deal with the temptations of an attractive new groundskeeper and combatting the dark forces of witchcraft around them. I can see this film definitely being an acquired taste, but you can’t argue with the incredibly talented cast (a particularly great Kate Micucci) and the refreshingly original satire on the Dark Ages.

As a lover of music and heart-warming family dramas, I was incredibly charmed by this Scottish music drama. Jessie Buckley gives a stellar performance as a problematic wannabe-country singer from Glasgow and Julie Walters, of course, nails portraying her mother-constantly trying to make up for her daughter’s mistakes. Although it is well written and directed, the strongest aspect of the film is definitely the music and Jessie’s incredible performances. What a voice! I definitely recommend listening to “Glasgow (No Place Like Home)” if you haven’t already. It truly will not disappoint.

Jordan Peele’s comedy thriller tackling racism was a bit overhyped, in my humble opinion, but it still remains an incredibly compelling film. Daniel Kaluuya’s excellent performance definitely contributes greatly to the film’s success as well as the fascinating, and at times downright whacky, script. With a stellar cast and refreshingly original concept, Get Out is definitely worth a watch and has definitely presented an important dialogue on racism in modern times.

This Spanish short film brims with tension throughout its harrowing 18 minutes. The desperate portrayal of a mother on the phone with her son in danger, incapable of providing any sort of assistance or comfort, is simultaneously bone-chilling and heart-breaking. It depicts a true instance of primal fear with expert craftmanship and emotional veracity.