Quo Vadis, Aida?
By Andrew Plimpton March 12, 2021
As tragic, horrifying, and bracing as it should be.
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The Mole Agent
By Phil Guie March 11, 2021
An octogenarian goes undercover at a nursing home and causes a stir.
Come True
By Ben Wasserman
Much like A Nightmare on Elm Street or Inception, Come True taps into deep-seated Freudian fears of what drives the human mind.
The United States vs. Billie Holiday
By Ben Wasserman March 10, 2021
Based on the infamous 1947 court case in which famed singer Billie Holiday (Andra Day) was put on trial for drug possession.
My Salinger Year
By Wilda Williams
Sigourney Weaver is the standout here as a complex, layered woman, sometimes mean, sometimes kind, but always fully human.
Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 2021
By Caroline Ely March 5, 2021
This year’s edition is an opportunity for filmgoers within and outside of New York City to explore the festival and to get hint of what would have entertained the glittering crowds at Cannes.
Stray
By Benjamin Tran March 4, 2021
Exquisite close-ups offer a glimpse into the souls of man’s best friend as they wander the chaotic streets of Istanbul.
Night of the Kings
By Paul Weissman
A sweeping, slightly surreal prison drama that highlights the need for storytelling.
My Octopus Teacher
By Phil Guie
This dazzlingly photographed and surprisingly tender documentary centers on the burgeoning relationship between a middle-aged filmmaker and the titular scene-stealer.