Film-Forward

Top Picks

The Little Hours

Throw in some lesbianism, witchcraft, and supporting performances by Fred Armisen, Adam Pally, and Molly Shannon and you have one of the year’s funniest films.

Swim Team

Director Lara Stolman sensitively and effectively portrays the very different personalities of three autistic young men and their potential for achievement.

The Ornithologist

Picture a sensual version of The Call of the Wild, with some David Lynch-ian identity swapping thrown in for good measure.

The Hero

The movie’s likeability and moments of genuine feeling help neutralize what can feel like laziness and false modesty.

The Big Sick

A film that juggles many balls at once and manages to make it to the ending without dropping a single one.