Kobi Libii's "The American Society of Magical Negroes" is a film with a purpose as well as sound and earnest intentions that make it more powerful than not.

Yorgos Lantimos' "Poor Things" is a funny, original and gorgeously filmed steampunk fantasy that gives Emma Stone one of the best showcases of her career.

As far as feature debuts go, writer/director Celine Song’s "Past Lives" suggests that a singular talent has arrived and that the audience should take notice.