Us

Jordan peels back veneer of privilege and Gets Into the complex chaos of classist control. Symbolically packed past the rabbit hole’s full point, the allegorical concepts ultimately rise up to overthrow narrative logic. Aside from the exactly wrong amount of explanation, Us astonishes with its moral complexity and occasional comedy.

The Square

Quasi-experimental meditation on responsibility is anything but square as it colors far outside the lines, running increasingly out of shape while focusing exclusively on one point rather than quadrilateral four. Fascinating cinematographic and editorial decisions elevate the meandering mess to art, while riveting performances keep viewers rooted to the spot.