Top Picks

Holding Liat

This affecting and engaging film takes on a global, rather than strictly personal, focus.

A damning indictment of the past half-century of U.S. involvement in various scandals and cover-ups that continue to this day.

This might be one of Timothée Chalamet’s strongest performances to date.

A haunting depiction of teenage boys in turmoil, a la Lord of the Flies.

Three bittersweet tales of shifting identities speak to how individuals adapt within families in Jim Jarmusch’s latest, poignant, and subtle work.

If you know where to look, there were plenty of good films in 2025. (Maybe you’ll find new discoveries here.)

Why did Sara Jane Moore, a 45-year-old mother of four, try to assassinate President Gerald Ford?

An assured, affecting, and invigorating film that is likely to hold up to repeated viewings.

The mystery of death and the mystery of love—here they are.