I think you should see these movies in March.

what I'll be watching at my local theater this month.

My favorite text to receive at any given time is “I wanna go to the movies. What do I need to see?” whether it’s from a seasoned AMC A-lister friend or one that goes to the movies twice a year. I love sharing my list of films I’m interested in checking out beyond just the big releases, there are always so many that stay under the radar for a million different frustrating reasons. So, here’s a list of 7 movies that are out in March that I have my eye on. But it’s also always a good idea to go to your favorite theater and see something random to break out of the “perfectly curated media consumption” jail. For instance I’m probably gonna end up seeing A Working Man on a fine Sunday afternoon; it’s not my usual cup of tea but this perfect rec from

allison picurro

convinced me:

“I cannot wait to check out [Jason Statham’s] latest project, which looks utterly indistinguishable from everything else he’s done in the past few years (complimentary)”

See you at the movies.

PS. I hate limited release culture and how so many movies now only show in like 2 theaters in LA and NY. This list below is obviously from my vantage point in LA but hopefully at least a few of them will be available widely.

1. Mickey 17 (In theaters now)

   Directed by Bong Joon-ho, starring Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie

   “A disposable employee is sent on a human expedition to colonize the ice world Niflheim. After one iteration dies, a new body is regenerated with most of his memories intact.”

Mickey 17 has already been mentioned on this newsletter approximately two hundred times so by now I think everyone knows this is my most anticipated movie of the month. And I’m seeing it tomorrow! I’m gonna watch it by myself for the first time because I kind of want to form my opinion without any outside influence. But it’s also very likely I’ll see it again with friends ASAP.

2. Opus (March 14)

Directed by Mark Anthony Green, starring Ayo Edebiri, John Malkovich

A young writer travels to the remote compound of a legendary pop star who mysteriously disappeared 30 years ago. Surrounded by a cult of sycophants and intoxicated journalists, she soon finds herself in the middle of his twisted plan.

This isn’t really my favorite type of tagline or trailer but! I love Ayo Edebiri! And since we’ve had a few recent iterations of this story I’m guessing there might be a cool twist in this one? But most importantly I love Ayo Edebiri. This would probably be a nice Saturday matinee with a snuck-in hot coffee situation.

3. I’m Still Here (In theaters now)

Directed by Walter Salles, starring Fernanda Torres, Selton Mello

Eunice Paiva begins a lonely battle to learn the truth behind the disappearance of her husband, former PTB deputy Rubens Paiva, while trying to keep her family together.

Our Best International Oscar winner of 2025. I’m glad I saw it a few days before the Oscars so I could cheer with the Brazilians at my watch party and mean it. Fernanda Torres is as incredible as everyone says, and the way the movie depicts this beautiful family on their happier days will break your heart. Maybe see it early in the day and follow with something lighter. Or don’t, it’s OK to feel bummed out at the movies sometimes.

4. The Woman in the Yard (March 28)

Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, starring Danielle Deadwyler, Russell Hornsby

A mysterious woman repeatedly appears in a family's front yard, often delivering chilling warnings and unsettling messages, leaving them to question her identity, motives and the potential danger she might pose.

I look at this poster and this tagline and I’m immediately seated. I love Danielle Deadwyler. I also really enjoyed the director’s previous film Carry-On so I’m excited. And nothing beats seeing a horror movie in a packed theater on a weeknight, collectively gasping and screaming at the screen.

5. On Becoming a Guinea Fowl (In theaters now)

Directed by Rungano Nyoni, starring Susan Chardy, Elizabeth Chisela

On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family.

I remember hearing about this film after Sundance and then not again for a long time. I’m glad it’s finally in theaters, I’m told (by Letterboxd reviews) that it’s a "bone-chilling, surrealist family drama” and that’s enough to get me to purchase a ticket. Here’s a great interview

Marya E. Gates

did with director Rungano Nyoni and lead Susan Chardy.

6. The Monkey (In theaters now)

Directed by Oz Perkins, starring Theo James, Tatiana Maslany

When twin brothers Bill and Hal find their father's old monkey toy in the attic, a series of gruesome deaths start. The siblings decide to throw the toy away and move on with their lives, growing apart over the years.

I saw this last week and went in not knowing it was gonna be as funny as it was. Kinda wish it went full dark comedy but ultimately a very fun time at the movies (and a great first date movie according to my best friend). Theo James we love you.

7. Holland (March 27)

Directed by Mimi Cave, starring Nicole Kidman, Matthew Macfadyen

A woman's picture-perfect life in quaint Holland, Michigan crumbles, when she and a friend uncover a twisted secret in their midst.

Mimi Cave directed Fresh (with Sebastian Stan and Daisy Edgar Jones) which I thought was an imperfect but really unique horror story. I’m excited to see this though it’s hard to figure out if it’s exclusively gonna be on Amazon Prime or not? If it is then disregard this recommendation and replace it with me yelling at Amazon for not giving them a theatrical release.