This Week's Top Film Releases Highlight Oscar Contenders and Acclaimed Directors

New films from Clint Eastwood, Jesse Eisenberg, and others explore themes of morality, family, and societal challenges.

Clint Eastwood, at 94, directs a gripping courtroom drama about a juror grappling with morality and personal guilt, starring Nicholas Hoult.
Renate Reinsve stars in 'Armand,' a Cannes award-winning debut film exploring parental conflict, which is vying for an Oscar nomination for Best International Film.
Florian Frerichs modernizes Arthur Schnitzler's 'Traumnovelle,' with Nikolai Kinski delivering a standout performance in a morally ambiguous role.
Kieran Culkin, fresh off a Golden Globe win, stars in Jesse Eisenberg's 'A Real Pain,' a family drama examining heritage and relationships, with Oscar buzz surrounding the film.
Rooney Mara leads 'La Cocina,' a black-and-white portrayal of exploited kitchen workers, directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios, blending personal struggles with systemic critique.