Die My Love (2025)

"May we live long and die out."

A volatile romance soon gives way to the doldrums of new motherhood and postpartum depression. Raw, honest, and often unhinged, this dark, gritty indie drama lays bare a portrait of mental illness that burns everything in its path. In terms of realism, these are some of the best performances I've seen all year.

3½ breast milk art pieces out of 5

We Need To Talk About Kevin (2012)

Set to be released early next year, this dark, gritty, depressing-as-hell drama stars Tilda Swinton as a grief-stricken mother who reflects back on her son's trouble-ridden past, filled with anger and resentment. The character of Kevin is such an evil, conniving little shit, you can't help but sympathize with the poor woman. The conclusion is downright chilling. Tilda Swinton will earn accolades for her performance.

Note: I urge you to ignore publicity for this film, because every single synopsis I've seen includes spoilers. For shame.

4.5 inexplicable traces of red out of 5