Swim Team
By Cary Meltzer Frostick July 6, 2017
Director Lara Stolman sensitively and effectively portrays the very different personalities of three autistic young men and their potential for achievement.
Top Picks
The Ornithologist
By Kyle Mustain July 2, 2017
Picture a sensual version of The Call of the Wild, with some David Lynch-ian identity swapping thrown in for good measure.
Nowhere to Hide
By Ted Metrakas
The film is perhaps the best document of the consequences of the war in Iraq
The Hero
By Caroline Ely
The movie’s likeability and moments of genuine feeling help neutralize what can feel like laziness and false modesty.
My Journey Through French Cinema
By Kent Turner June 23, 2017
An ideal introduction to French cinema from the 1930s to the ’70s, as well as a go-to resource for DVD collectors.
The Big Sick
By Kyle Mustain June 22, 2017
A film that juggles many balls at once and manages to make it to the ending without dropping a single one.
Dawson City: Frozen Time
By Nora Lee Mandel June 20, 2017
A must for cinephiles, history buffs, and anyone who just loves a fascinating tale told entertainingly.
The Blood Is at the Doorstep
By Phil Guie June 18, 2017
A fiery exploration of one family’s quest for justice and one of the best films of 2017.
Night School
By Cary Meltzer Frostick June 8, 2017
This film should be required viewing in every high school.