The Truffle Hunters
By Rania Richardson December 22, 2020
Aging men and their bounty-sniffing dogs pursue an increasingly antiquated way of life in this amusing and life-affirming gem.
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First Cow
By Andrew Plimpton December 20, 2020
A film that is complex and mesmerizing and makes a backdrop as familiar as the American West seem unfamiliar.
Mayor
By Phil Guie December 4, 2020
Audiences who have forgotten how no-drama leaders behave will find this inspiring viewing.
76 Days
By Benjamin Tran December 3, 2020
The gut-wrenching documentary gives audiences an in-depth and vérité-style look into the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Boys State
By Ben Wasserman December 1, 2020
It’s like watching a role-playing game, only the topic is politics and some participants are way too eager to play the bad guy.
Collective
By Caroline Ely November 25, 2020
A taut, thrilling documentary that looks closely at power games, pain, and the search for truth.
Saul & Ruby’s Holocaust Survivor Band
By Ben Wasserman November 24, 2020
Polish Holocaust survivors Saul Dreier and Ruby Sosnowicz, move with more energy than most men half their ages. The same can be said for their music.
Sound of Metal
By Paul Weissman November 19, 2020
Simply put, this is a moving film with a riveting lead performance by Riz Ahmed.
Wolfwalkers
By Ben Wasserman November 18, 2020
The main reason to watch this is its stellar animation. Even if there were Disney films out as competition—be they 2-D or 3-D—this movie would still look refreshing by comparison.