Hollywood is currently undergoing a superhero movie renaissance of sorts. The current hype around superhero movies contrasts sharply to the late 1990s, when these movies were largely not taken seriously. “Venom” makes it easy to remember why.

“Nightcrawler” embarks on a journey through darkness, even as it’s set in the city of eternal light pollution, Los Angeles. The camera lingers on the LA monuments, resting on landmarks chopped up...