Film-Forward

Indie

The Killing of Two Lovers

Simplicity is key to why this simmering thriller works, both in its premise and cinematography.

The Outside Story

The premise is as simple as it gets: a man locks himself out of room and has a journey of self-discovery.

The Assistant

Office dynamics can be absolute hell.

Princess of the Row

A teenage girl runs away from foster homes to Los Angeles’s Skid Row, where she tends to her homeless father in this gritty drama.

The Climb

The story of a toxic bromance between a kind and reliable pushover and an impulsive, angry, and selfish narcissist.

Nose to Tail

What is noteworthy about this movie is how well it portrays the intricacies of the restaurant business.

Saint Frances

An underperforming, unfocused, and unhappy 34-year-old can’t quite break free of her youth or make the stride into adulthood.

Premature

A poignant picture of a languid Harlem summer that is at its best when it yields to an easy, naturalist tone.

Burning Cane

An impressionistic and at times powerful meditation on social alienation, masculinity, and the grappling of faith.