30 DAYS OF CINEMA

With investigative zeal, VICE alumnus Eddie Huang dives into his former employer’s lawless archives to uncover where it all went wrong. Smoking out tales of legit highs and unholy lows, this gonzo documentary eyeballs the timely comeuppance of a pop-cultural behemoth that flew too close to the sun.

Love and obsession are two sides of the same coin in this daring thriller from The Bear writer-producer Alex Russell, featuring rising stars Archie Madekwe and Théodore Pellerin. In a glitzy LA ruled by social currency, Lurker luxuriates in the suspense and the dark irony of celebrity worship.

With sharp wit and cathartic intensity, Coralie Fargeat turns toxic beauty culture inside out in her Oscar®-winning latest feature. Powered by a career-best performance from Demi Moore, The Substance fearlessly bulldozes its way into the midnight-movie pantheon and the feminist canon.

Turning quarantine restrictions into artistic inspiration, Charli XCX led her legions of fans—and herself—out of pandemic blues with the power of music. From DIY recording sessions to livestream confessions, this kaleidoscopic documentary captures the pop icon at her most vulnerable and authentic.