Sanctuary
Sexual role-play exposes the limitations and fluctuating power dynamics of class, gender, and kink.
The story of a family member returning home to take care of someone ailing is not new, but since Monica is told from a detailed trans perspective, it’s distinctive.
An intimate, suspenseful film that has the feel of the political paranoia thrillers of the 1970s.
Breezy, buoyant, and populated with a charming cast, writer/director Nida Manzoor’s martial arts-fueled action/comedy is awash in pop and literary references.
The idea of behind this comedy feels a bit like a brisk and breezy throwback to something Goldie Hawn may have starred in the 1980s. Unfortunately, that is not the case.
Anchored by a bold, fully embodied performance by Teyana Taylor, writer/director A.V. Rockwell’s feature debut is a mesmerizing New York City–set family drama.
In this episodic survivalist tale, Willem Dafoe plays an art thief who gets stuck in a sealed-off condominium after a heist goes awry.
A sensitive portrayal of rural New Zealand life, teeming with themes of masculinity, angst, and sexual exploration.