Film-Forward

American

Pig

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

I Carry You with Me

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.

No Future | Tribeca Festival

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

Holler

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

The Killing of Two Lovers

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

Eat Wheaties!

If anything, this comedy is a cautionary tale on how to use Facebook properly.

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.

Land

Robin Wright’s directorial debut says a lot with very little about persisting in the aftermath of tragedy, all against a backdrop of breathtaking scenery.

The Forty-Year-Old Version

One of the funniest, sharpest, and most charming films of 2020, the satire is a love letter to New York City,