Film-Forward

A grand epic teeming with magic, martial arts, and exotic settings.

Ron Howard’s new film serves up a more-than-satisfying four-course meal of gripping drama, morbid true crime, and voluptuous entertainment.

An intimate, urgent portrait of Russian journalists fighting to keep the free press alive.

Spike Lee offers a fresh spin on Akira Kurosawa’s High and Low while retaining the essence of what made the original so special.

A decent first-time effort that takes on more ideas than it can fully explore.

Atmospheric barely begins to describe its vibe.

The movie lays its cards on the table right away with a premise that works instantly on both visceral and emotional levels.

The exhilaration of making music together.

An intimate portrait of the too-short life of musician Jeff Buckley.