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Dive deep into mind-bending sci-fi films to unravel hidden layers of philosophical questions and abstract concepts. Embrace ambiguity and surrealism in cerebral movies like "Under the Skin" to explore the depths of human behavior and reality. Challenge your perception of time, reality, and causality with thought-provoking narratives like "Looper" and "Tenet" by Christopher Nolan.

While it's normal for a sci-fi thriller to be somewhat confusing on the first watch, some other movies in the genre remain perplexing even after multiple viewings. These films, often praised for their intellectual depth and complex narratives, challenge the boundaries of traditional storytelling and demand a higher level of engagement from their audience. From mind-bending explorations of time and space to surreal journeys into the human psyche, these movies tackle profound philosophical questions and abstract concepts that require careful analysis and interpretation.

Unlike more straightforward sci-fi movies about time travel or extraterrestrial encounters, these cerebral films often employ nonlinear narratives,...

I'll start off by saying that I think it's hard to beat a well crafted ensemble piece that features a talented cast. And does Good Night ever feature a talented cast. If the names Todd Berger, Alex Karpovsky, Jason Newman and Chris Doubek don't mean anything to you, you haven't been paying adequate attention. Get those four together on (or off) screen and you can be guaranteed good things are going to happen. And there's not a shabby performance to be found here, with actors previously unknown to me (Samantha Thomson, Laura Clifton, Parisa Fakhri, Elizabeth Riley and Jeff Benson) all giving top notch performances.

After several years in the making, Sean Gallagher's Austin-shot film Good Night debuted at SXSW -- find out more about the journey from Gallagher in Elizabeth's interview. The good news is that since this narrative provides glimpses of the past, the filmmaker was able to capture the main characters over a time span that could mirror the fictional narrative.

Good Night revolves around a young twentysomething couple, Leigh (Adriene Mishler) and Winston (Jonny Mars) Rockwall, as they gather with their closest friends to celebrate Leigh's twenty-ninth birthday. The guests enjoy casual conversation as well as controversial and current topics as they enjoy their dinner, until Leigh drops a bomb having a profound effect on them all.  The guests, including Leigh's best friend Alice (Samantha Thomson), all react differently as they process the news. Through voice-overs and flashbacks we learn how each person became connected to Leigh.

Mishler is sweetly exquisite as Leigh,...