Film-Forward

In last year’s Caméra d’Or winner at Cannes, a young forensic anthropoligist delves into a dark chapter of Guatemala’s long civil war.

This quiet, observational film features Rob Morgan in one of the most powerful performances seen in a long time.

An intimate look at a long-term male relationship—and a gay man’s midlife crisis.

An atypical coming-of-age story that presents a realistic and frank representation of female adolescence, where growing up is a messy and an arbitrary process.

This lively documentary centers on two people who seem the least likely to become involved in gay pornography: a married, conservative, heterosexual couple.

A sequel of sorts to Mel Gibson’s wildly successful, albeit historically inaccurate, 1995 epic Braveheart.

Striking, at times exhilarating, but ultimately uneven, the adaptation of Peter Carey’s novel is a fascinating addition to the depictions of the outlaw Ned Kelly.

A unique high school drama, infused with the Mafia’s influence and subtle teenage angst, all in a rarefied setting.

The documentary makes a case for the painter’s genius and significance with an old-fashioned reverence, while taking modern potshots at the art world along the way.