15. Lucy (2014) The premise ofLucyrises from the common myth that humans only use 10 percent of their brain capacity. This movie asks the question: what would happen if someone could use all of their brain power? Of course, that’s not exactly how the human brain works—andLucyreceived a lot of critical backlash for its unsound scientific foundation. But if you can look past that, it’s not a terrible movie at all....

15. Sleepwalk With Me (2012) Mike Birbiglia writes, directs, and stars in this indie comedy that might have flown under your radar. In this feature-length exercise in breaking the fourth wall, he plays a fictionalized version of himself named Matt and tells us the story of how he started sleepwalking. It all began eight years ago when he moved in with his girlfriend (played by Lauren Ambrose). As that relationship intensifies and marriage begins to rear its head, Matt’s sleepwalking worsens....

15. Tesla (2020) It’s a shame that the name Nikola Tesla is nowhere near as ubiquitous as, say, Thomas Edison or Albert Einstein. Nikola Tesla basically invented wireless electricity and cemented his status as one of the most heralded scientists in all of history. Not only does his famous Tesla Coil looks immensely cool, it was Tesla’s work that paved the way for things like radio, television, Wi-Fi, and more—all from his harnessing of electrical currents....

15. Born to Be Blue (2015) Historically, many jazz musicians battled with addiction—not just alcohol, but more commonly heroin. Whether it was to relieve the pressures of the industry, inspire greater creativity, or just escape from life, heroin was rife on the jazz scene. Like the legendary jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker, Chet Baker became addicted to the drug at a young age and continued using it throughout his career as a jazz trumpeter....

15. Babel (2006) Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu,Babelis simultaneously about distance and proximity, love and resentment. One of the film’s storylines centers on Susan (played by Cate Blanchett) and Richard (played by Brad Pitt), an embittered married couple who are holidaying in Morocco. Though the film doesn’t spend the entirety of its runtime with them, it easily could. Between their stares, you can sense an entire history that could easily open up right before you....