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An unflinching, immersive look at childhood bullying that plunges us deep into a child’s agitated POV.

A boxer searches for her younger sister, who may have been abducted by a sex-trafficking ring.

The “worst person” label is a misdirection that belies the richly observed characters in Joachim Trier’s smart and playful film.

For moviegoers searching for a thoughtful and suspenseful work outside of the North American and Western European bubble, this is a must-see.

Partly a compelling portrait of a young woman ahead of her time, the punk rock supernova who fronted the band X-Ray Spex.

At its best, the film magnifies the nuts and bolts of filmmaking and how it perpetuates “positions of power,” as it’s described here.

A highly satisfying blend of a modern-day woman’s picture and a tidy, B-movie thriller.

Director Oliver Hermanus offers a fresh take on a noted work by placing its story line in a different cultural context, where it holds up handily.

An expansive documentary on a community that traces its history to the last known slaving vessel in the United States.