Film-Forward

Road Trip

A Love Song

Debut director Max Walker-Silverman smartly keeps the focus on his stars, Dale Dickey and Wes Studi.

Hit the Road

A family heads for the Iranian borderlands in a story of flight and escape.

Compartment No. 6

Finnish director Juho Kuosmanen has made essentially a less romantic, more realistic Before Sunrise and the first great surprise of 2022.

Zola

No story can succeed on notoriety alone, and this one demands a deeper treatment.

The Short History of the Long Road

A teenager copes with the loss of her father and strives to survive on her own during a cross-country trek.

The Trip to Greece

The fourth film in the series does well with its “Anthony Bourdain meets My Dinner with Andre” setup.

Queen & Slim

The hip-hop beloved Bonnie and Clyde legend is given an explosive and fresh spin.

Sister Aimee

A whimsical road movie with runaway evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson, the 1920s holy roller.

The Peanut Butter Falcon

If you’re looking for a poignant but somewhat straightforward (and, at times, generic) story line, this movie will give you all the catharsis you’ll need.