Naomi Shroff-Mehta

This is one of my favorite rom-coms from 2019, it’s effortlessly funny and enjoyable, and it's got a lot of heart. Plus Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle are perfect in every way, looking forward to see what they’re in next.

This is an exciting thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat. While slow in some parts, this film kept me engaged and really invested in the main character’s struggle to survive. Loved the twists and turns throughout the film too! Definitely check this out if you're looking for an intense thriller with vibes of Winter's Bone and Breaking Bad.

Roma is such a beautifully crafted film, and leaves a lasting impact on the viewer - following Cleo's story contrasted with Sofia's story was an incredible experience and narrative journey, looking forward to what these actors star in next.

First saw this in college during my first year and this movie has remained a staple in my favorite animated movies list since then. Pure joy, tears, and everything in between, this delivers all the emotions you could possibly want from a great movie. Will be calling my next pet hairy baby.

Barry Jenkins is a genius. This film, from start to finish, is a masterpiece - I'm in awe of every part of this film and how incredibly distinct it is from so many movies that came out during that year. The editing, cinematography, direction, acting, music, and script all come together so beautifully to tell such a powerful story about love.

This is probably one of my favorite movies of all time, and shows me that sci-fi doesn't always need to be about the tech or the alien - this film is ultimately about language and how we communicate with each other, especially during a crisis or in the face of something world-changing and deeply unknown. I will always cry at the end of this film, because it's also about a woman and her decision to move forward with a difficult decision, even if she knows the consequences of it, which is so deeply human and powerfully set with the backdrop of sci-fi.

This movie is definitely not like Hereditary, and I've seen a couple reviews comparing this to that - while the ending is somewhat similar, Midsommar is a still really interesting film that explores the themes of breaking up and the pain that comes from realizing you're with the wrong person (and also has some spectacularly stylized gorey sequences and trippy cult...things...). It's a really cool follow up to Hereditary, but try not to compare the two, they're very different - and both excellent horror films. I'm excited to see what Ari Aster does next.