When it comes to this past decade, it becomes abundantly clear that not many romance films have made it to theaters. A genre shuffled to streaming as a casualty of the pandemic fragmenting audiences, these flicks have struggled to regain relevance in recent years. A24’s “Babygirl,” a feminine erotica that excellently juggles power and control despite familiarity, is defined by a spectacular lead performance from Nicole Kidman that embodies desperate desire amidst a universal story that ensures this film will garner awareness.

A solid journalistic thriller despite an over-reliance on scripting, September 5 brings to life the inner workings of what it’s like to handle a world event in real-time, presenting concepts of ethics, sensitivity, and respect in a tight 94-minute package that never stops rolling.