It is a largely forgotten thriller by the director of Alien, featuring Michael Fassbender, Penélope Cruz, and Brad Pitt.

Often the best movies of the second half of the year come almost preordained as the Oscars Industrial Complex revs into high gear. The first half, though, can offer more of a thrill of discovery.

The DC movie universe relaunches with a new "Superman." It's got us thinking: Which is the best superhero movie of all? Our ...