Film-Forward

Comedy

In Fabric

Director Peter Strickland cribs quite a bit from Dario Argento, tossed with some David Lynch for good measure, and wraps his film up in a pair of kitchen-sink dramas

Swinging Safari

Director Stephan Elliott’s response to The Ice Storm, which is essentially finding the funny in middle-class disillusionment.

Late Night

What works as humorous, contemporary social commentary is overwhelmed with subplots that suck all the substance from the film.

Under the Tree

A dark, deadpan, satirical film in which the resentments fester slowly while the director steadily turns up the heat.

Izzy Gets the F*ck Across Town

A haphazard journey to self-actualization.

Tully

The writer-director team of Juno and Young Adult are back again, this time with a contemplation on the ups and downs of motherhood and the disillusionment of middle age.

The Other Side of Hope

Accessible and droll, and with his signature retro look and sensibility, The Other Side of Hope is a good introduction to the Aki Kaurismäki’s work

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

A black comedy of revenge and a comedy of anger.

Slash

Slash stands out as this year’s film for the true teenage outcast.