1.29.25: Single-Room Movies

One of my favorite types of movies is when strangers are thrown into a room and have to figure it out. There’s something about the tension, problem-solving, and clashing personalities that always pulls me in. It’s not really about the budget—it’s the dynamics. I love how writers play with character tropes but still find ways to surprise you. For example, 12 Angry Men is a classic, with jurors battling biases and each other. Then there’s Circle, where strangers have to decide who lives and dies, and Exam, with its high-stakes puzzle-solving. That mix of chaos and strategy? Always so satisfying.