Film-Forward

Crime

Kajillionaire

Watching director Miranda July’s new film is like inhabiting someone else’s nightmare.

True History of the Kelly Gang

Striking, at times exhilarating, but ultimately uneven, the adaptation of Peter Carey’s novel is a fascinating addition to the depictions of the outlaw Ned Kelly.

Clover

A crime films that clearly aims to emulate Quentin Tarantino, Guy Ritchie, and Martin McDonough.

The Burnt Orange Heresy

A classy chamber noir and an exquisitely modulated slow burn. For those interested in house porn, this movie is for you.

The Wild Goose Lake

A neonoir that could be interpreted as savage and bleak, strangely beautiful, or somewhere in between.

The Whistlers

A fun, dark, finely crafted thriller that is somewhat impenetrable.

Uncut Gems

The Safdie brothers have crafted yet another film that places a character in increasingly high-risk situations that careen between comedy and genuine menace. It’s nowhere close to relaxing, and is none the worse for it.

Knives Out

Nimble and witty, this Agathe Christie throwback is packed with nudges, winks, and red herrings.

Joker

An unconventional origin story of the iconic Batman villain.