Film-Forward

The Nest

A harrowing, deeply affecting story of flawed people in a troubled time, and one of the year’s strongest films thus far.

The Secrets We Keep

Its story has an obvious Hitchcockian setup, mixed with the ethical dilemmas of Dennis Villeneuve’s Prisoner.

I Am Woman

The biopic tells the life story of singer Helen Reddy and reintroduces her to a new generation as a trailblazer in the feminist movement.

Sibyl

A smart, sexy, and over-the-top comedy that is anchored by shrewd, relatable observations about human foibles.

Buoyancy

Based on the true stories of Cambodian fishermen survivors, the drama brutally depicts indentured servitude and slavery in Thailand’s fishing industry.

Space Dogs

The documentary essay follows stray dogs—the descendants of the first dog to orbit the earth—on their meandering, wayward journeys through the streets of Moscow.

The Garden Left Behind

Small victories feel euphoric while the disappointments are absolutely devastating in this portrayal of a transgender woman who is also an undocumented Mexican immigrant.

Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President

The deeply entertaining documentary looks back on how Jimmy Carter was, indeed, the first president to tap the rock and roll subculture.

Tenet

Christopher Nolan’s time-bending fantasy deliberately prioritizes mystery and spectacle over character and keeps viewers in the dark for most of its first half.