Part mockumentary, part twisted friendship story, part tour journal, and part meditation on fame.

Can an ambitious young woman find redemption through an elderly, reclusive writer?

An undocumented South Korean who has built a life for himself in New Orleans, which includes a loving wife and a stepdaughter, finds it all imperiled after an incident with the police.

A two-hander about the long-distance friendship between a teacher and student—just because a friend is discovered through Zoom doesn’t make it any less real.

A slow, melancholic drama with Nicolas Cage in one of the best roles he’s had in years.

Based on a true story, director Heidi Ewing follows the lives of two gay Mexican men across the span of several decades as they find love, endure discrimination, and traverse a dangerous border crossing to start a new life.

A penetrating drama that wears its emotions on its sleeve to highlight the damaging effects of addiction.

Debut writer/director Nicole Riegel coaxes marvelous performances out of her cast, particularly Jessica Barden, who is a talent to watch.

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