crime

Rodrigo Sorogoyen's As Bestas

There’s not a film in the past decade that’s more effectively played with escalating and deescalating tension, though, beyond that, what I found most compelling about As Bestas were the layers and layers of philosophical inquiries, each lurking just beneath the surface of the story, asking morally confounding question after morally confounding question about male intimidation, the rights of natives versus those of expatriates, and the personal sacrifices we make in our relationships.

Bong Joon Ho's Memories of Murder

The very best crime films haunt you in a way that’s hard to describe. Within these films is a delicate alchemy of visceral truth, potent atmosphere, unforgettable character work. It’s this alchemy that makes Bong Joon Ho's Memories of Murder a pantry staple in the crime drama genre.

Lodge Kerrigan's Clean, Shaven

Jonathan Glazer's Sexy Beast

Sebastian Schipper's Victoria