Film-Forward

A melancholic coming-of-age story that feels raw and unique and excels at visual storytelling.

With distinctive black-and-white cinematography, masterful tracking shots, and an incredible ability to capture dancing bodies, Beats makes us feel as though we too are at the rave.

Director Ina Weisse has crafted a refined film showcasing a standout performance by Nina Hoss.

A loving tribute to Johnny Cash’s first wife, Vivian Liberto, and a corrective to her portrayal in the 2005 film Walk the Line.

A classic adventure story that also functions mostly, and succeeds wildly, as melodrama.

What could have been a Spinal Tap–like absurdist comedy or an insider’s look into the sometimes tortuous process of filmmaking ends up feeling more like score settling.

Part teen romance, disease-of-the-week weepies, and quirky comedy, Shannon Murphy’s debut film has a sheer sense of life that gives it a rare power.

A hijacking drama with Joseph Gordon-Levitt as a pilot of an airplane taken over by terrorists.

A fascinating photographer strives to achieve a once in a lifetime dream.