Film-Forward

Michael Mann takes the wheel of a fast, direct, and confident drama. He puts you in the middle of the road with engines at full throttle.

At first, it’s difficult to not think of Whoopi Goldberg’s incredible debut, but Fantasia Barrino proves a marvelous screen presence with her authentic, powerful turn.

Andrew Haigh’s new film can be seen as a long, protracted “if only.”

What’s the point of a top 10 list if it rubber stamps the usual suspects and mimics so many others?

This isn’t merely a biopic but an examination of how familial love can sustain one in the darkest times, even when the devil is a part of the family.

Director Denny Tedesco’s enjoyable documentary follows the long and winding careers of four men who are widely considered among the best session musicians of the rock era.

An inspiring film that follows the rise of Manish Chauhan, a street dancer from Mumbai who dreams of a dancing career.

Food porn is much better when seen on a big screen, filmed by world-class directors. Case in point: the culinary eroticism in Tran Anh Hung’s latest film.

A Frankenstein fable that becomes a coming-of-age saga exploding societal conventions, particularly the physical kind. Nudity, explicit sex, and grotesqueries abound.