Film-Forward

The Alpinist

A biography of Marc-André Leclerc, one of the most acclaimed rock climbers who had no interest in the publicity that defines modern-day mountaineering.

The Capote Tapes

A new documentary retells with a fresh, sparkling style the now familiar sad story of Truman Capote’s rise and fall.

Mogul Mowgli

Riz Ahmed, who co-wrote the screenplay, delivers a riveting performance in a movie with a lot on its mind.

The Year of the Everlasting Storm

During the pandemic lockdown, filmmakers from all over the world contributed to this anthology. Some of the results are heartening and surprising.

Unapologetic

This engrossing profile goes behind the scenes of the Movement for Black Lives and focuses on Black and Brown women, whose efforts have long been overlooked.

Ma Belle, My Beauty

For a film about a revived passion, Ma Belle, My Beauty runs oddly low on energy and fire.

The Night House

Nobody gradually comes unglued quite like Rebecca Hall.

The Green Knight

David Lowery’s new film takes one of the coziest possible narratives (the quest) and turns it into something strange and disorienting,

Annette

Leo Carax’s new film is its own genre-defying work. Dreams, nightmares, and fantasies propel the audacious fable of star-crossed lovers.