Welcome to The Villages, Florida's downtown disney for America's seniors

A documentary about a senior community in Florida could easily turn into biting commentary about some of Trump’s most avid supporters. While some was implied, Some Kind of Heaven puts politics aside. Instead, it’s a peek into the enduring hearts of four of America’s seniors who are looking to sip from the fountain of youth. From single’s clubs to acting class to golf, this 180,000-person margaritaville has it all. Follow one deviant Casanova (and non-Villages resident) as he searches the community for a rich companion to free him from his van life. Sit alongside a couple who struggles with the husband’s new-found drug abuse. Lastly, accompany a widow who feels like she doesn’t quite belong. Come for the candied b-roll, stay for the charming character arcs.

A classic whodunnit layered with class conflict

Sometimes movies don’t really feel entertaining anymore. But Rian Johnson’s Knives Out (2019) was just a whole lot of fun. An acclaimed murder mystery writer suddenly dies in his clue-ridden home after a clue-ridden family gathering. A detective tries to figure out if there’s foul play. Every member of this ensemble is weird and has something they’re hiding. Chris Evans, spoiled grandson, wears a hole-y cable knit sweater, Daniel Craig, a mysteriously hired detective, does his best Frank Underwood, Ana de Armas, nurse who vomits when she lies (!!!), wants the audience to believe she’s in fact dowdy and not super gorgeous. There’s something for everyone. Not into character quirks? You’re in luck, there’s also an undercurrent of class tensions.

Poor Korean family cons rich Korean family in gruesome comedy

What movie in 2019 wasn’t about class disparity? Parasite (2019) is about a poor family that cons their way into working for a rich family to make ends meet. And then things get bloody. Parasite is also a movie about metaphorical architecture. There’s a gated house with large glass windows, luscious grass, and ample space. Then there’s an apartment that’s halfway under ground, halfway above ground with a window that looks to the street floor. It’s musty, cluttered, and does not have wifi. This movie is funny until it’s not. Come for the culturally relevant themes, stay for the wonderfully cast ensemble. So put your glasses on and get ready to read some subtitles.

An amicable couple gets manipulated by divorce lawyers

A married couple somewhat peacefully falls out of love and gets manipulated by the divorce legal system. OR the never-ending argument for why New York (authenticity! culture!) or Los Angeles (space!) is better. OR the Laura Dern show. OR white actors, Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver, play very good white actors. OR a drama that’s actually pretty funny. Marriage Story (2019) is good to watch alone in your living room because your partner refuses to watch it (“I don’t like break up movies, ok!” - Josh).

Don't tell grandma she's dying

The Farewell (2019) is about an Asian American woman who finds out her grandma is dying but nobody in the family wants to tell grandma is dying. Come for the bittersweet story of emotional suppression, the wrestling of Asian vs Asian American values, the A24 artsy fartsy cinematography, or the warm smile of Nai Nai. Don’t let the synopsis fool you though. This is not a bummer of a movie.