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The A24-produced film “Causeway” beautifully explores trauma, led by terrific performances from Jennifer Lawrence and Brian Tyree Henry.

“Concrete Cowboy” is a successful call to action for viewers to educate themselves about the current problems with increased gentrification.

For the women of the new Mandarin-language Netflix film, fate has rigged their family on a slippery slope of grief.

Set during World War I, “1917” is a grand-scaled epic directed and co–written by Sam Mendes.

Netflix original series “Kingdom” takes zombie-horror to a whole new level.

British Netflix series “Sex Education” portrays many aspects of teenagehood unrealistically. However, unlike many other plots about teens, it succeeds in its honest, realistic depictions of sex.

“Creed II” continues the “Rocky” franchise with just as much gusto and flash.

“Wildlife” leaves the audience with a reminder: Life can be the hardest it’s ever been but still be beautiful.

“Can You Ever Forgive Me?” is a heist film, but don’t expect any bombs or car chases.

The film follows Stevie’s journey through the height of adolescence, his experiences stemming from his wish to be as “cool” as his brother.

Throughout this eight-episode series, topics such as class inequality, religion, HIV and homosexuality play important roles in developing the storyline.

It’s just disappointing that “Nappily Ever After” couldn’t make it’s satirical, socially critical aspects clearer and truly reach its full potential.