I Don’t Understand You
A black comedy that is neither dark enough nor funny enough.
Film-Forward
The New Boy
The new film by Aboriginal filmmaker Warwick Thornton explores the forced assimilation of Aboriginal children into Western society and religion—and the tragedy that unfolds.
Vulcanizadora
The first three-quarters of Vulcanizadora plays like Antonioni by way of Kevin Smith.
Emergent City
A documentary that takes on an issue facing nearly every major U.S. city: gentrification.
A Nice Indian Boy
The romantic, sweet-natured film has the feel of cringe comedy, but only on the surface.
Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
Presented in chronological order, the documentary offers a solid, if uninspired, overview of Janis Ian’s compelling life.
Art for Everybody
The documentary chronicles the life of the complicated painter Thomas Kinkade in a respectful, though brutally honest, manner.
The Assessment
Alicia Vikander is a chameleon, fully inhabiting a complex, nearly impossible role.