Movie recommendations for the week: Oscar nominees, a satirical Bhutanese film and more!
There are several new movies that are worth checking out this week, including many that are nominated for the Oscars.
The Academy Awards ceremony takes place on March 12, with several Canadian films and documentaries nominated. Additionally, a Bhutanese film hits select theaters today, and is worth a watch for its satirical take on modern democracy.
Here are some more movie recommendations for the week:
Io Capitano is a Oscar nominee in the International Film category. The film, set in Senegal, follows two teenage cousins as they make their way to Europe via Libya and the Mediterranean. Along the way, they endure violence, hunger, and other hardships that make for a harrowing journey.
The Last Repair Shop is another Oscar nominee, for Best Short Documentary. The film showcases the repair shop technicians at Los Angeles Unified School District and their love for their work, despite the challenges of their job.
Ordinary Angels is a feel-good movie about people doing good. The true story is set in Louisville, Kentucky, and follows a spunky hairdresser who is moved to help a young girl with a rare genetic disease get a liver transplant.
The Monk and the Gun is a Bhutanese film that hits select theaters today. The story follows a Buddhist lama who sends a monk on a quest to find him a gun, with the intention of using it for a special event. The film is a satire on modern democracy and the modern age, and is full of sprightly writing and direction.
Suze is a fresh and clever lesbian road trip comedy. The film follows two women who go on a road trip from Philadelphia to Florida, and the adventures that they have along the way.
Exile is a vivid and suspenseful mystery, following a man who is tormented by a past mistake and fears that a survivor from a drunk driving accident is after him.
Drive-Away Dolls is a raucous comedy that sees Ethan Coen bringing his unique style to a lesbian road trip comedy. The film follows two women who go on a trip from Philadelphia to Florida, and the adventures that they have along the way.
These movies are all worth checking out, and provide a variety of exciting and thoughtful stories.