Scott Meisner

(2/2) The 20-yr-old’s first feature is an impressive swing, anchored by the existential dread oozing from the pores of its committed leads, Chiwetel Ejiofor & Renate Reinsve. Intriguing, atypical horror that gets under your skin — what more can you ask for? Now, mind the corners.

(1/2) #Backrooms is an atmospheric nightmare conjured by Kane Parsons whose obsession with liminal spaces is matched only by his knack for crafting something so tonally distinctive, odd, and unsettling.

#TheDrama will floor you. Zendaya and Robert Pattinson are perfect in this wildly tense and incredibly entertaining romp at the movies. It gets your heart pumping and keeps you on your toes until the very last frame. Pro tip: Going in blind results in a richer experience.

(2/2) Best of all, it’s a refreshing spin on the sci-fi subgenre of space epics, totally grounded in its unapologetic embrace of humanity and kindness — wonderfully encapsulated by Ryan Gosling’s charming-as-ever performance.

(1/2) #ProjectHailMary is a stunner. It blends the best bits from your favorite space pics like #Interstellar, #Arrival, #Gravity, and #TheMartian and delivers a vibrant concoction that is uniquely fun and light and emotional and thrilling all at once.

(3/3) Thank you for inspiring us with your creativity, David. This is all for you!

(2/3) Later, my first time screening #InlandEmpire. Lynch’s surreal journey into consciousness is a truly singular experiment in cinema. Of course, his final feature is emblematic of his entire filmography: beautiful and strange. Presented by his muse, Laura Dern.

(1/3) No better way to celebrate the late, great David Lynch on his birthday than by gathering with fans and the cast of his crown jewel, #TwinPeaks. What a lively and emotional walk down memory lane.

(2/2) The deeply rooted storylines and three-dimensional characters elicit emotional catharsis in every sense of the term. If you’re not watching you’re missing out on something really special here. Let it wash over you and heal you and inspire you.

(1/2) #Shrinking is the best show on television right now. It continues to fire on all cylinders in its third season, packing in so many laughs and a ton of heart every single episode.

(2/2) All in on this journey that takes place far from the throne; a breath of fresh air in the truest sense of the phrase.

(1/2) The new #GameOfThrones series is the exact opposite of what you’d expect from an entry in the beloved franchise. The stellar pilot for #AKnightOfTheSevenKingdoms is intimate, graceful, peaceful, and kind.

(2/2) Her direction is confidently deliberate, and her script is tonally biting which brings a particular sense of warmth and humor to the otherwise heavy subject matter. Impressive execution.

(1/2) Eva Victor is one to watch. Her debut feature #SorryBaby presents a fragile, bittersweet story about navigating life after trauma.

(3/3) The kids who make up the new group of “Losers” are invincible, and the secret sauce of course is Bill Skarsgård who returns as Pennywise; his killer performance is completely unhinged and mesmerizing to watch.

(2/3) #ITWelcomeToDerry is shocking, at times downright terrifying, and most surprisingly of all deeply affecting with densely packed episodes stuffed with cinematic-style gags and real emotional stakes.

(1/3) After devouring the two #IT movies when they came out, you might not think a prequel episodic series delving into the lore of the seemingly idyllic small town and the creepy clown who haunts it would be necessary. Well, it delivers! #ITWelcomeToDerry

(3/3) The way the series manages to effortlessly jump back and forth between bizarre gags and rabbit hole conspiracies with such charm and conviction… let’s just say it would make the late, great David Lynch proud. Cheers to creative risk-takers — this is one of the year’s best.

(2/3) #TheChairCompany is an enigma of the best sort, delicately balancing Robinson’s signature peculiar sense of humor with a totally captivating mystery at its core.

(1/3) Following his perfect track record of cringe comedy projects including #Detroiters, #IThinkYouShouldLeave, and #Friendship, Tim Robinson is back with his most interesting and elevated contribution to humanity yet. #TheChairCompany