As a scientist stuck in a time loop, Mary-Louise Parker headlines the sci-fi dramedy Omni Loop. Out in limited release this weekend, it premiered last spring at South by Southwest. Bernardo Britto writes and directs with an ensemble including The Bear‘s Ayo Edebiri, Carlos Jacott, Harris Yulin, Hannah Pearl Utt, and Chris Witaske.

Critics are specifically heralding the central performance of Angels in America Emmy winner Parker. Notices for the movie are primarily fresh as well with 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 67 Metacritic. Magnolia Pictures, however, is unlikely to mount any sort of awards campaign based on their previous history. My Oscar Prediction posts will continue…