Film-Forward

A good noir murder mystery, in this case set in Saudi Arabia.

A variety of films covering 1990s Hollywood, nonconformist athletes in Pakistan, the American Dream, gay activism in 1970s New York, as well as a big award winner at the festival.

Three standouts that should not be missed upon their deserved theatrical releases: a modern adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway, a mesmerizing romantic drama, and an unpredictable show-business comedy.

An unabashedly nostalgic trip back to a musical era that no longer exists.

Knowing or not knowing its supernatural twist should not ultimately affect the viewer’s enjoyment of this ghostly drama.

Director Adrian Chiarella’s feature debut stands out for the way it translates its ideas both visually and narratively, further confirming 2026 as an exceptional year for new voices in horror.

Inspired by a mishmash array of movies, John Early’s picture mixes tones successfully—both lighthearted and dark, a bit snide, but mostly earnest and heartfelt.

Words can’t begin to describe how epic, powerful, and absolutely bone-crushing the fights are.

This newly restored, San Francisco–set trans and butch buddy movie is a fresh, invigorating jolt and an intimate glimpse of marginalized, yet commanding, characters from a bygone era.