House of Hummingbird
By Ben Wasserman June 26, 2020
A melancholic coming-of-age story that feels raw and unique and excels at visual storytelling.
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Beats
By Andrew Plimpton
With distinctive black-and-white cinematography, masterful tracking shots, and an incredible ability to capture dancing bodies, Beats makes us feel as though we too are at the rave.
Da 5 Bloods
By Paul Weissman June 22, 2020
A classic adventure story that also functions mostly, and succeeds wildly, as melodrama.
Babyteeth
By Caroline Ely June 18, 2020
Part teen romance, disease-of-the-week weepies, and quirky comedy, Shannon Murphy’s debut film has a sheer sense of life that gives it a rare power.
Picture of His Life
By Ben Wasserman
A fascinating photographer strives to achieve a once in a lifetime dream.
Disclosure
By Kyle Mustain
A spiritual sequel to 1995’s The Celluloid Closet, this eye-opening documentary zooms in specifically on transgender representation.
The Vast of Night
By Paul Weissman June 4, 2020
Rarely has a debut film attacked its subject matter with such energy and verve.
Lucky Grandma
By Andrew Plimpton May 29, 2020
An expert and affecting blend of genres (thriller, comedy, gangster film).
Until the Birds Return
By Paul Weissman May 8, 2020
A film that understands that observing an individual undertaking mundane actions and making mundane decisions is fascinating in its own right.