13 Awesome Movies To Watch This Summer (Which Aren't Blockbusters)
Blockbuster fatigue is real.
Summer blockbuster season is very nearly upon us, seeming to kick off earlier and earlier every year. Though there are certainly a number of promising tentpoles hitting screens over the next six months, it's nevertheless easy for film fans to feel exhausted and overwhelmed by the sheer wealth of all-style, no-substance films that come out every summer.
Thankfully, those prepared to dig deeper beyond the most bloated multiplex fare can uncover films that promise a little more in terms of nuanced writing and well-drawn characters.
Whether lower-budget action flicks from acclaimed auteurs, quirky dark comedies or intriguing Netflix Originals, these 13 movies may serve as a welcome sanctuary during the coming blockbuster onslaught.