A Glean movie guide
Tonight’s Top Picks
Hand-picked for your evening.
A curated selection of modern classics and crowd-pleasers for any mood.
Handpicked for this guide
The movie list
- 01
Knives Out
A sharp, stylish whodunit that revitalizes the mystery genre with a brilliant ensemble cast.
When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death.
- 02
Parasite
A masterfully crafted social thriller that shifts seamlessly from dark comedy to intense drama.
All unemployed, Ki-taek's family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident.
- 03
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
An eye-popping animated adventure that redefines what a superhero story can look and feel like.
Struggling to find his place in the world while juggling school and family, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales is unexpectedly bitten by a radioactive spider and develops unfathomable powers just like the one and only Spider-Man. While wrestling with the implications of his new abilities, Miles discovers a super collider created by the madman Wilson "Kingpin" Fisk, causing others from across the Spider-Verse to be inadvertently transported to his dimension.
- 04
Chef
A warm, food-centric journey about rediscovering passion and family through the joy of cooking.
When Chef Carl Casper suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling owner, he is left to figure out what's next. Finding himself in Miami, he teams up with his ex-wife, his friend and his son to launch a food truck. Taking to the road, Chef Carl goes back to his roots to reignite his passion for the kitchen -- and zest for life and love.
- 05
Inception
A visually stunning heist thriller that explores the complex architecture of the human subconscious.
Cobb, a skilled thief who commits corporate espionage by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets is offered a chance to regain his old life as payment for a task considered to be impossible: "inception", the implantation of another person's idea into a target's subconscious.
- 06
Whiplash
An electrifying drama about the brutal pursuit of perfection and the cost of greatness.
Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.
- 07
Paddington 2
A genuinely delightful and heartwarming film that offers pure cinematic sunshine for all ages.
Paddington, now happily settled with the Browns, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy, but it is stolen.
- 08
Mad Max: Fury Road
A relentless, high-octane masterpiece of practical action and stunning post-apocalyptic visuals.
An apocalyptic story set in the furthest reaches of our planet, in a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, and most everyone is crazed fighting for the necessities of life. Within this world exist two rebels on the run who just might be able to restore order.
- 09
Arrival
A deeply moving and intellectual sci-fi drama that centers on the power of communication.
Taking place after alien crafts land around the world, an expert linguist is recruited by the military to determine whether they come in peace or are a threat.
- 10
Game Night
A fast-paced, hilarious comedy that turns a simple evening with friends into a wild mystery.
Max and Annie's weekly game night gets kicked up a notch when Max's brother Brooks arranges a murder mystery party -- complete with fake thugs and federal agents. So when Brooks gets kidnapped, it's all supposed to be part of the game. As the competitors set out to solve the case, they start to learn that neither the game nor Brooks are what they seem to be. The friends soon find themselves in over their heads as each twist leads to another unexpected turn over the course of one chaotic night.
- 11
Palm Springs
A clever and breezy romantic comedy that puts a fresh, cynical spin on the time-loop trope.
When carefree Nyles and reluctant maid of honor Sarah have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated when they find themselves unable to escape the venue, themselves, or each other.
- 12
The Social Network
A razor-sharp look at the founding of Facebook, driven by Aaron Sorkin’s iconic, fast-paced dialogue.
In 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programmer Mark Zuckerberg begins work on a new concept that eventually turns into the global social network known as Facebook. Six years later, Mark is one of the youngest billionaires ever, but his unprecedented success leads to both personal and legal complications when he ends up on the receiving end of two lawsuits, one involving his former friend.