Carol

I will literally watch anything Cate Blanchett is in. She's a very first rate actress that conveys so much in her roles.  Pairing her with the talented Rooney Mara is a fine cocktail indeed.  The story of a young innocent Rooney (think Audrey Hepburn) finding her sexuality in the sophisticated and older Blanchett in the 1950's, Carol is full of great performances.  As in The Danish Girl, the cinematography interplays with the acting and beckons the audience with that grainy, 16mm, limited color spectrum seen in many pictures of the era.  It's a mesmerizing look coupled with mesmerizing performances for many scenes seemingly so simple.  In many ways, these elements remind me of Wong Kar Wai's In The Mood For Love. It's a great exercise in minimalism for maximum effect.