Film-Forward

American

The Black Sea

A young and highly optimistic Brooklynite sets off for Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast in pursuit of a wealthy older woman he met online.

Juror #2

A Clint Eastwood–directed film that’s solid as adult entertainment, emotionally effective in its moral dilemmas, and narratively immersive.

La Cocina

Director Alonzo Ruizpalacios creates a small, suffocating universe, and keeps you on the edge of your seat.

My Old Ass

A tender, occasionally aching film, with an appealing cast and pretty locations.

A Different Man

Adam Schimberg’s atmospheric film is a winding ride, peppered with black comedy and ambiguity.

Anora | TIFF 2024

If directing is 90% casting, then that is the main reason why Anora remains engaging through its ups and downs. 

The Last Showgirl | TIFF 2024

It’s the G-string versus the PTA.

Good One

An awkward trio form a lopsided dynamic camping three days in the woods.

Janet Planet

Is playwright Annie Baker’s debut film the cinematic masterpiece that many reviews are already claiming?