Honorable Mentions….

Corpus Christi

This movie dives deep into the struggles of troubled youth and the heartbreak of wasted potential. It’s all about the messy, gray areas on the road to redemption. Following a young criminal who impersonates a priest in a small Polish town, the story is violent, sad, funny, and raw, balancing moments of quiet vulnerability with explosive rage. It captures the pain of a lost young man searching for purpose, and every scene is packed with emotion and unforgettable beauty. It’s a haunting look at how broken paths can still lead to something meaningful.

Breadwinner

This film is a powerful testament to the resilience of children and the fight for feminist rights. From the creators of "Song of the Sea," "Secret of Kells," and "Wolfwalker," it tells the story of Parvana, an 11-year-old girl living under Taliban rule in Afghanistan. After losing her father, she disguises herself as a boy to provide for her family. It’s a dark, emotional story, but one that celebrates bravery, ingenuity, and the strength of young girls in the face of oppression. It’s not just visually stunning—it’s an important film that introduces kids to complex issues without sugarcoating them, showing how courage can inspire change.

  Other Movies (in order of preference)

• Learning to skateboard, in a warzone (if you’re a girl)

• Alien: Romulus 

• Dekalb Elementary 

• Garden Party 

• Negative Space

• Loveless

• Marshall

• Wallace & Gromit: Vangeance Most Fowl 

• The Silent Child 

• Hale County this Morning, Evening