Film-Forward

While offering up a lot of intriguing ideas, A Banquet works quite well as a domestic drama but falls short as horror.

A callback to the early to mid-2000s, when Wes Anderson’s popularity was in full swing and films like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Science of Sleep, and Garden State were the rage.

Stanley Nelson’s documentary challenges audiences to stare into the abyss of another era and see ourselves reflected back.

The Academy Award–nominated documentary starts out as an underdog story, but by the end, it’s about a big dog that can hold its own in any fight.

A sweet-natured, dryly funny comedy that is not afraid to address the complex emotions that inform its humor.

An unflinching, immersive look at childhood bullying that plunges us deep into a child’s agitated POV.

A boxer searches for her younger sister, who may have been abducted by a sex-trafficking ring.

The “worst person” label is a misdirection that belies the richly observed characters in Joachim Trier’s smart and playful film.

For moviegoers searching for a thoughtful and suspenseful work outside of the North American and Western European bubble, this is a must-see.