Film-Forward

At its best, Oppenheimer is downright surreal, not only in the flashes of images that may not be readily deciphered, but also how its director merges time lines together through incisive editing.

German director Christian Petzold adds a dash of dark farce into his new film and creates perhaps the most annoying character in a movie/TV show since Larry David.

An enlightening documentary about Syd Barrett’s life, death, and continuing legacy.

Director Sam Pollard recounts important aspects of African American history in his new, thoroughly engaging, but occasionally enraging look at the Negro baseball leagues.

Perfect for summer, the French comedy is light, sweet, and bubby as a Kir royale.

The latest series entry kicks its globetrotting exploits into high gear and never stops, with fight scenes that are leaps and bounds over most of the competition.

Writer/director Savanah Leaf guides the viewer with ease and delicate care in her impressive debut.

Nancy Buirski looks at the classic 1969 film through the twin lenses of its director’s homosexuality and the explosive 1960s.

Director Maria Fredriksson got more than she bargained for in this onscreen family squabble, and audiences will too.