Michael Clayton proves that a legal thriller can also be one of the great character studies of the century.

The Descendants is a quiet, deeply human story about grief, family and the impossible decisions we’re forced to make.

Jay Kelly is a contemplative, imperfect character study about fame, sacrifice and the cost of getting exactly what you want.

With stunning visuals and relentless tension, Alfonso Cuarón’s Gravity proves that even in the silence of space, great cinema speaks volumes.