I wouldn’t say I’m the biggest Bruce Springsteen fan but, as someone who appreciates his music – thanks to my parents, I grew up listening to his biggest hits – Road Diary appeals to me in some form. For Springsteen diehards, though, it’s a must watch documentary, which offers the most in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the creation of The Boss and his E Street Band’s legendary live performances. Don’t be shocked if you find yourself singing along whenever they perform one of their classic tracks and, perhaps more interestingly, don’t be surprised if you learn a thing or two about the iconic US rock star and his group across its 99-minute runtime.

Monsters is one of the first indie films I remember seeing – and, despite what its critical and commercial scores are on Rotten Tomatoes, it remains a favorite of mine to this day. In it, McNairy plays Andrew, a photojournalist who’s forced to escort his employer’s daughter (Able’s Samantha) from Mexico to the US. The problem? After a NASA probe crash-landed on Earth years earlier, giant, octopus-like monsters now reside in the Central American nation, parts of which have been cornered off as an “Infected Zone”. It’s not as strong a sci-fi horror or thriller as, say, Arrival or Alien, but the indelible fingerprints of Edwards – the of Godzilla, Rogue One, and The Creator fame – are all over his feature directorial debut. It looks and sounds great, explores some important themes at the center of its suspense-filled and surprisingly poignant plot, and is over and done with in just 90 minutes. A wonderful indie classic that I’d recommend to anyone.

With Halloween just around the corner, Hold Your Breath – the latest horror film from Searchlight Pictures – is here to, well, try and take your breath away. Based on its early critical reception, though, it all sounds like a lot of hot air to me. In it, Paulson plays Margaret, a mother of two who’s just trying to get by during the infamous US Dust Bowl of the 1930s. However, when she becomes convinced that a mysterious and malevolent presence is stalking her family from within the dust storms themselves, Margaret, who’s plagued by her traumatic past, starts to lose her grip on reality. At just 94 minutes, it’s a breeze to stream, but it seems to lack substance as a result of its swift runtime.

I love Inside Out – it’s one of the best Pixar movies ever made, in my humble opinion. However, while I saw the potential for a sequel to the emotionally charged 2015 movie, I wasn’t sure one was warranted. That was the case, anyway, until I watched Inside Out 2 and was blown away by Pixar‘s ability to tell yet another incredibly relatable tale that resonated with me. Set two years after its forebear, Inside Out 2 reunites us with a now-teen Riley and her Core Emotions – Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Jealousy – as they not only navigate the onset of puberty, but also the arrival of new Core Emotions, including Anxiety, who disrupt the status quo. With its $1.6 billion worldwide haul, Inside Out 2 is now the highest-grossing animated movie of all-time. Even if it wasn’t, though, it’s still a terrifically animated, creative, and humor-filled film with heartfelt messages at the core of its deeply human narrative. Stream it ASAP.