4.Julie and Julia
Before Instagram foodies, there was Julie Powell, a blogger who sought to cook every single recipe in Julia Child’s first cookbook (major props, since it’s hard enough to get myself to make dinner on a lazy Sunday). The film jumps between Julia’s (Meryl Streep) start as a chef and Julie’s (Amy Adams) tumultuous New York life.
5. I, Tonya
The biographical dark comedy I, Tonya tells the story of figure skater Tonya Harding and her ties to the 1994 assault on her rival, Nancy Kerrigan. Margot Robbie earned a Best Actress nomination at the 90th Academy Awards for portraying Harding alongside Allison Janey and Sebastian Stan.
6. Finding Neverland
A charming family drama based on the life of J.M. Barrie and his iconic novel Peter Pan, this film is led by Johnny Depp (as Barrie) and Kate Winslet. Kate plays widow Sylvia who begins a platonic relationship with Barrie, enjoying time with him and her four sons. Soon, Barrie is inspired to write the story of children who never want to grow up. (Isn’t that everyone?)
7.Darkest Hour
Gary Oldman takes on the role of historical giant Winston Churchill alongside Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James in this 2017 Oscar winner. With the fate of Western Europe hanging in the balance in the early days of World War II, Churchill must change history forever with his courage and leadership, as he fights against incredible odds.
