Black Panther is a surprisingly excellent and fresh Marvel film that is filled with great characters and a largely engaging story that poses some much deeper questions than typically expected from a Marvel picture.

Phantom Thread fully commits to its beautifully patient approach to storytelling - resulting in a subtle, haunting film that is piloted by powerful performances.

I, Tonya tells a stylish and gripping true story with a unique approach, where character's recollections of events clash to purposefully create a sense that what you're watching on screen may never be totally accurate.

The Post is a notably compelling and realistic telling of a true story, however, it suffers from a few unauthentic performances and sequences that feel rushed, seemingly as a result of Spielberg's decision to shoot the film in such a short time frame.

The Shape of Water is an artistically beautiful film. Although captivating, it could have greatly benefited from more tension and a darker tone.