[ssully]

Sorry, but you are just generalizing based on the top blockbuster movies. Films have never been more diverse in their style and quality and, in my opinion, offer something for everyone.

If you are looking for movies that focus on strong dialogue and character work those movies are still being made and are fantastic.

[somenameforme]

Mind if I pick your brain? I enjoy compelling era pieces, though some fantasy or sci-fi is also great. I dislike identity politics and infantilizing exposition. By contrast I enjoy subtle metaphor and stories with nuance.

My favorite films would include Das Boot, I Claudius, and Seventeen Moments of Spring. For something more contemporary, I also enjoyed The Expanse. Any recommendations? Films or series in any language are okay.

[ssully]

In terms of recent releases, Banshees of Inisherin was the first thing that sprung to mind.

[artificial]

Trumbo, Lincoln, Let The Right One In (Swedish). Raised by Wolves (tv).

[somenameforme]

Great! I'll look into these.

[JohnFen]

But they all seem to be locked up in streaming services and the like.