Film-Forward

American

The Artist’s Wife

Lena Olin is always a treasure, and she shines here.

The Secrets We Keep

Its story has an obvious Hitchcockian setup, mixed with the ethical dilemmas of Dennis Villeneuve’s Prisoner.

I Used to Go Here

Gillian Jacobs stars as a writer who finds herself spiraling downwards in the vein of a gentle, life-affirming screwball comedy.

Nose to Tail

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

Yes, God, Yes

Natalia Dyer captures the mannerisms, physicality, and inner life of a teenager so precisely and with such individuality that there is nothing paint-by-numbers about her performance.

Black Magic for White Boys

The flavor is Woody Allen, if he isn’t trying particularly hard.

CRSHD

A coming-of-age comedy told through its own set of emojis.

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.