A Glean movie guide
Tonight’s Top Picks
Handpicked for your next watch
From high-octane action to cozy dramas, here are the best films for your evening.
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The movie list
- 01
Everything Everywhere All at Once
A wildly imaginative journey through the multiverse that balances chaotic action with a moving family story.
An aging Chinese immigrant is swept up in an insane adventure, where she alone can save what's important to her by connecting with the lives she could have led in other universes.
- 02
The Holdovers
A warm and witty character study perfect for a cozy, nostalgic night in.
A curmudgeonly instructor at a New England prep school is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go. Eventually, he forms an unlikely bond with one of them — a damaged, brainy troublemaker — and with the school’s head cook, who has just lost a son in Vietnam.
- 03
Top Gun: Maverick
A masterclass in modern action filmmaking with breathtaking aerial sequences and high emotional stakes.
After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell finds himself training a detachment of TOP GUN graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen.
- 04
Knives Out
A sharp and stylish whodunit that keeps you guessing with its eccentric cast and clever plot twists.
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.
- 05
Parasite
A masterfully crafted thriller that blends dark humor with a tense, unpredictable narrative.
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.
- 06
The Grand Budapest Hotel
A visually exquisite and fast-paced caper filled with charm and a stellar ensemble cast.
The Grand Budapest Hotel tells of a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars and his friendship with a young employee who becomes his trusted protégé. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting, the battle for an enormous family fortune and the slow and then sudden upheavals that transformed Europe during the first half of the 20th century.
- 07
Whiplash
An electrifying and intense drama that explores the obsessive pursuit of perfection.
Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.
- 08
Barbie
A vibrant and satirical adventure that offers both big laughs and thoughtful social commentary.
Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.
- 09
The Truman Show
A fascinating high-concept classic that remains incredibly relevant and deeply engaging.
An insurance salesman begins to suspect that his whole life is actually some sort of reality TV show.
- 10
Back to the Future
The quintessential feel-good blockbuster that delivers perfect pacing and timeless charm.
Eighties teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent back in time to 1955, inadvertently disrupting his parents' first meeting and attracting his mother's romantic interest. Marty must repair the damage to history by rekindling his parents' romance and - with the help of his eccentric inventor friend Doc Brown - return to 1985.