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Bad Influence

Michael Boll, a mild-mannered and upwardly mobile analyst, finds his life irrevocably altered after a chance encounter with Alex, a charismatic and mysterious stranger. Alex, an amoral drifter, quickly manipumes his way into Michael's life, initially helping him deal with his overbearing brother and a rival at work, and encouraging him to assert himself. However, Alex's influence soon turns destructive, pushing Michael into increasingly dangerous and illicit activities, including theft, drugs, and a violent confrontation. As Michael's life spirals out of control and his relationships with his fiancée and family deteriorate, he discovers the true, manipulative nature of Alex, who seems to revel in chaos and seeks to completely corrupt Michael for his own twisted amusement. Realizing he's been dragged into a deadly game, Michael must find a way to escape Alex's grasp and reclaim his life before he loses everything, including his soul.

Corpse Bride

When a shy groom practices his wedding vows in the inadvertent presence of a deceased young woman, she rises from the grave assuming he has married her. Tags: Storyline: The puppets used neither of the industry standards of replaceable heads (like those used on The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)) or replaceable mouths (like those used by Aardman Studios in Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)), but instead used precision crafted clockwork heads, adjusted by hidden keys. This allowed for unprecedented subtlety, but was apparently even more painstaking than the already notoriously arduous animation. One animator even reported having recurring nightmares of adjusting his own facial expression in this fashion.

Longlegs

In 1990s Oregon, newly assigned FBI agent Lee Harker (Maika Monroe) is drawn into a chilling case involving a string of ritualistic family murders, each one linked by cryptic, hand-written notes signed only “Longlegs.” As Harker investigates, she uncovers a sinister pattern that suggests the killings are more than the work of a deranged mind — they are orchestrated by a force tethered to ancient occult symbols and a deeply personal connection buried in her own forgotten past. As she closes in on the elusive figure known as Longlegs (Nicolas Cage) — a quiet, unnerving man who moves like a shadow and speaks in riddles — Harker is forced to confront not just the killer, but the terrifying truth of her own bloodline. In a world where symbols speak louder than screams and memory can be manipulated like fate, she must decide whether to follow the investigation into the dark — or become part of the ritual herself.

La La Land

Mia Dolan, an aspiring actress, and Sebastian Wilder, a jazz pianist, repeatedly cross paths in Los Angeles before falling in love and pursuing their dreams. Mia struggles with auditions while Sebastian dreams of opening his own jazz club. They inspire and support each other: Sebastian helps Mia create a one-woman play, which initially fails but eventually leads to a casting call for a major film, and Mia encourages Sebastian to accept a steady gig with a popular band to gain financial stability, despite it being a compromise of his artistic integrity. As their careers take off, the demands of success and differing artistic paths strain their relationship. Mia lands a starring role in a film that requires her to move to Paris, and Sebastian commits to his band. Five years later, Mia is a famous actress with a husband and daughter, and Sebastian successfully owns his jazz club. One night, Mia and her husband stumble into Sebastian's club, and he plays "City of Stars," prompting a fantasy sequence showing an alternate life where they achieved their dreams together. They share a knowing, bittersweet glance before Mia leaves.

The Lobster

In a dystopian society where single people are arrested and transferred to a hotel, they are obliged to find a romantic partner within 45 days or be transformed into an animal of their choice. David, a recently single man, checks into the hotel and navigates its bizarre rules and rituals, including hunting loners in the woods to earn extra days. As the deadline looms, David escapes to join a group of rebellious loners who live in the forest and reject romantic relationships. However, he falls in love with a fellow loner, leading to a series of events that challenge the strict ideologies of both the hotel and the loners, ultimately forcing David to make a profound and unsettling choice about love and identity.

Side by Side

Directed by Christopher Kenneally and narrated by Keanu Reeves, *Side by Side* is a documentary that explores the evolving art of filmmaking by delving into the debate between traditional photochemical film and digital cinematography. Reeves interviews various acclaimed directors, cinematographers, editors, and other film professionals, including James Cameron, David Fincher, Martin Scorsese, and Steven Soderbergh, about their experiences and preferences with both formats. The film examines the historical shift from film to digital, discussing the technical, artistic, and financial implications of each medium, covering topics such as image quality, workflow, creative control, and the future of cinema, ultimately presenting a comprehensive overview of the industry's technological transformation.

Ganja & Hess

Wealthy anthropologist Dr. Hess Green is stabbed with an ancient, germ-infected dagger by his troubled assistant, George Meda, a wound that inexplicably transforms Hess into an immortal vampire with an insatiable thirst for blood. George, overcome by guilt, then commits suicide. Soon after, George's sophisticated and independent wife, Ganja Meda, arrives searching for her missing husband and is drawn into Hess's opulent world. Despite initial hostility and suspicion, Ganja falls in love with Hess, and after discovering her husband's fate and Hess's true nature, she chooses to join him in his vampiric existence. Together, they navigate their new lives, indulging their primal cravings and exploring the implications of their immortality, which brings both intense sensual pleasure and a profound spiritual crisis for Hess as he grapples with his scientific past and his newfound primal urges, ultimately leading him to seek a form of redemption from his curse.