In ‘Eddington,’ Ari Aster stages the pandemic we all know too well with blunt clarity: what seem like jabs are really tiny snapshots of reality, moments that, in hindsight, are as frustratingly silly as they are true.

‘Posthouse’ is not interested in horror as a subconscious experience, but as something spelled out, explained, and flattened — every terror announced, leaving nothing to linger, haunt, and truly unsettle.

Masarap na Empanada? Check. Masayang Pelikula? Check. Makakarelate ang mga Batang 90s? Check. Ito ang tatlong checklist na magpapasaya sa buong madla sa munting pelikulang ito.

‘The Encampments’ captures the Columbia University student protests for Palestine that ignited a global movement, and has since been met with widespread arrests, suspensions, and expulsions.

 ‘One Hit Wonder’ captures the imperfections of finding the right person at the right time despite the burden of distance, the gravity of passion, and the uncertainties of youth.

The Roses’ is a wickedly funny, relationship-based comedy about the absurdities and pitfalls of married life, led by absolutely stellar comedic performances from Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch.

Taron Egerton and Ana Sophia Heger light up ‘She Rides Shotgun,’ about an ex-con who must protect his estranged young daughter from a deadly gang. Tender and compelling, this small indie thriller is a diamond in the rough worth checking out.

‘The Life of Chuck’s’ good-spirited empathy and crowd-pleasing tendencies that belie its sharper complications is a balance it walks well towards a central message: wonder and happiness will always be within our reach.

A theatrical release instead of streaming, a runtime on the shorter side of 90 minutes, and a screen filled with gags galore from the opening frame to the end credits; the statement, “They don’t make ‘em like they used to,” doesn’t apply to the new ‘Naked Gun’.

With both its sharpest writing and structuring in years, this year's eight-episode run is Sunny at its most character-centric, hilarious, and relatively grounded. Still would've wanted more episodes, though.

‘Adolescence’ exemplifies and extends the problems of misogyny, incel culture, and the nature of social media beyond what we know and usually practice, exploring how each of us has our own roles in protecting young children online.

Beyond the exquisite cooking and dynamic character moments, The Bear season four further draws its strength from portraying deeply flawed human beings, characters who reflect who they are and who they might become, despite their shortcomings.

‘The Four Seasons,’ starring Tina Fey, Colman Domingo, and Steve Carrell, as 3 middle-aged couples going on weekend getaways for each season of the year, is guaranteed to win over most audiences with its wisdom and subtlety.

Where ‘Andor’ truly stands out from other mainstream stories on war, is its fearlessness into showing the murkier and uglier sides to waging revolutions.

With ‘Incognito,’ you can see the Netflix imprint on ABS-CBN with its slick style and quality action, but it never forgets its Filipino roots through family and camaraderie.