Blackbird
“You should never smoke weed unless you’re dying or having sex.” How’s that for grandmotherly advice?
Film-Forward
I Am Woman
The biopic tells the life story of singer Helen Reddy and reintroduces her to a new generation as a trailblazer in the feminist movement.
Martin Margiela: In His Own Words
Smarter than the usual air-kissing fashion doc, the film's cerebral approach fits the fashion designer’s work.
Summerland
Gemma Arterton cuts a formidable figure as a grouchy, misanthropic writer who just wants to be left alone.
Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful
Welcome to the world of Helmut Newton and his over-the-top tableaux that fuse hard-edged 1930’s black-and-white styling to images of leggy, breasty models in sadomasochistic action.
The Audition
Director Ina Weisse has crafted a refined film showcasing a standout performance by Nina Hoss.
Babyteeth
Part teen romance, disease-of-the-week weepies, and quirky comedy, Shannon Murphy’s debut film has a sheer sense of life that gives it a rare power.
The Painter and the Thief
A semi-magical view of redemption, hyperrealistic yet juiced-up, like the artworks at the documentary’s center.