Film-Forward

Come True

Much like A Nightmare on Elm Street or Inception, Come True taps into deep-seated Freudian fears of what drives the human mind.

The United States vs. Billie Holiday

Based on the infamous 1947 court case in which famed singer Billie Holiday (Andra Day) was put on trial for drug possession.

My Salinger Year

Sigourney Weaver is the standout here as a complex, layered woman, sometimes mean, sometimes kind, but always fully human.

Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 2021

This year’s edition is an opportunity for filmgoers within and outside of New York City to explore the festival and to get hint of what would have entertained the glittering crowds at Cannes.

Stray

Exquisite close-ups offer a glimpse into the souls of man’s best friend as they wander the chaotic streets of Istanbul.

Boogie

A coming-of-age story and a sports drama, from the point of view of a Chinese American basketball prodigy.

Night of the Kings

A sweeping, slightly surreal prison drama that highlights the need for storytelling.

My Octopus Teacher

This dazzlingly photographed and surprisingly tender documentary centers on the burgeoning relationship between a middle-aged filmmaker and the titular scene-stealer.

The Father

For most of the drama, Anthony Hopkins is at his very best.