Given arthouse movies tend to challenge audiences and sometimes even redefine what films are or can be, the idea of dipping into arthouse cinema can naturally be intimidating. Some are particularly confronting and mysterious, while others can bridge the gap to some extent between "high art" and more broadly appealing genres, like action flicks or thrillers.
But anyone wanting to investigate the world of arthouse has to start somewhere, and the following films might well be good jumping-off points for anyone interested in this kind of film. These movies might all be a tiny bit challenging in some ways, but never too extreme or daunting to anyone who isn't too familiar with arthouse cinema. To keep things interesting, there's an emphasis on covering various genres with the following films, too, emphasizing how just about any genre can cross over with the idea of arthouse fare. Consider these movies effective gateways to that sometimes intimidating but always rewarding form of film.
