Film-Forward

Musical

Michael

The biopic offers a 1980s untainted, sanitized version of the singer that, in its own way, feels like a real-life version of Michael Jackson reaching Neverland.

Mother Mary

David Lowery’s new movie is, in many ways, unclassifiable, flirting with different genres and featuring a mise-en-scène both restrained and grandiose at once.

Song Sung Blue

The story of two Milwaukee musical sensations becomes a Hollywood saga, embodied by magnetic movie stars.

Merrily We Roll Along

The hottest ticket on Broadway two summers ago is now within everyone’s reach.

Wicked: For Good

Will audiences respond as they did before to darker material and songs offering less easy enchantment?

Kiss of the Spider Woman

The musical gives Jennifer Lopez a chance to unleash all her superstar powers—both musical and cinematic.

The Testament of Ann Lee | TIFF 2025

Director Mona Fastvold combines two “unforgiving” genres—the biopic and the musical—and focuses on a relatively unknown historical figure: the founder of the Shaker movement.

The History of Sound

A contained, modest film that rewards you with one of the most memorable love stories of the year. It conquers by accumulation and patience.

Nora

An engaging, salty-sweet film that drills down on how much our dreams cost us.