My Rating: 3.82/4

One line summary: In Paterson, New Jersey, Paterson flows through his days driving a bus and writing beautiful poetry.

The Deets: Jim Jarmusch is the consummate indie film director (and writer); he tends to thwart convention and rarely makes “commercial” movies with mass appeal. And this one is no different, but it’s also kinda brilliant – in its seeming simplicity. But it’s not simple; it’s a slow, wonderful meditation on life, it urges the audience to pay attention, and Adam Driver is both perfectly cast and Oscar-worthy in the lead. And as great films do, it stays with you long after the credits disappear.

Perfect for: Poetry lovers, Adam Driver devotees, and if you’re seeking a pensive evening with a great but simple film.

Where to watch: It’s all about Amazon Prime.