Film-Forward

First-time director Agathe Riedinger’s gives us a glimpse into an influencer’s world—a callous yet naive place with its own fickle rules.

Superman succeeds as a piece of entertainment that inspires hope through kindness, just when we need it most.

Jacob Tremblay (Room) is one of those rare actors who gives viewers everything simply by listening.

A blunt, deliriously funny comedy emerged as the festival’s standout, while a drama with big-name actors proved dramatically inert.

These documentaries stood out: one on a cult classic, another on a pioneering Oscar winner, and a third on an acclaimed local artist.

The only way to “visit” video stores now is through their depictions on film and TV, because that’s the only place they still exist.

A sports-mafia drama and an Almodóvar–esque tragicomedy.

The film succeeds both as a sharp social critique and as a traditional Middle Eastern drama.

Each of these films thrives on compelling performances, including by Gretchen Mol and Rose Byrne.