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Phoenix (2015)
Is a psychological drama with Hitchcockian elements that has an absolute heart-rending, drop-the-mic ending.
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The Revenant (2015)
The Revenant is a gritty frontier story of survival and revenge. Visually, it is as harsh as it is exquisite.
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The Big Short (2015)
The Big Short is an entertaining and educational look at the financial crisis of 2007 and a big step forward for director Adam McKay.
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The Hateful Eight (2015)
Tarantino’s 8th film looks glorious in 70mm, and tells a western yarn full of mystery in a small cabin with a bunch of unsavory types snowed in by a blizzard.
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Goodnight Mommy (2015)
Goodnight Mommy is a disturbing, tense, and deliberately-paced horror flick about two twins who think their mom is an imposter after cosmetic surgery.
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
Star Wars: The Force Awakens welcomes back old faces, introduces new ones, and awakens the franchise in the process.
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Room (2015)
Room is an emotional, moving film about a son and his mother confined in a single room and their adjustment to a great, big world when they get out.
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Spotlight (2015)
Spotlight is a great ensemble drama that shines a light on the process of investigative journalism and is sure to be heard from come awards season.

