Drama new hollywood movies 2018
Here are some notable drama movies from New Hollywood (American independent filmmakers) released in 2018:
- Eighth Grade (August 3, 2018) - Written and directed by Bo Burnham, this coming-of-age drama follows an eighth-grader as she navigates her final week of middle school.
- The Miseducation of Cameron Post (July 18, 2018) - Based on the novel by Emily M. Danforth, this drama follows a teenage girl who is sent to a conversion therapy camp after being caught with another girl.
- The Rider (May 11, 2018) - Written and directed by Chloé Zhao, this drama is set on a South Dakota ranch and follows a young cowboy who is forced to re-evaluate his life after a rodeo accident.
- First Reformed (June 8, 2018) - Written and directed by Paul Schrader, this drama follows a troubled priest who becomes obsessed with saving a young couple's marriage.
- The Florida Project (October 6, 2017, but widely released in 2018) - Written and directed by Sean Baker, this drama follows a young girl growing up in a motel near Disney World.
- Love, Gilda (June 29, 2018) - This documentary drama is a biographical portrait of comedian Gilda Radner, featuring archival footage and interviews with her friends and colleagues.
- Colette (August 24, 2018) - Written and directed by Wash Westmoreland, this biographical drama follows the life of French author Colette, who wrote the popular "Claudine" series.
- The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (November 16, 2018) - Written and directed by the Coen brothers, this anthology drama consists of six separate stories set in the Old West.
- Ben Is Back (December 7, 2018) - Written and directed by Peter Hedges, this drama follows a young man who returns home for Christmas after a stint in rehab, only to find his family struggling to cope with his addiction.
- Private Life (October 5, 2018) - Written and directed by Tamara Jenkins, this drama follows a couple struggling to conceive a child, and the emotional toll it takes on their relationship.
These movies represent some of the best of New Hollywood's output in 2018, showcasing innovative storytelling, strong performances, and thought-provoking themes.