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A psychological horror film not for the faint of heart.

Claire Denis’s latest is wobbly, sometimes mesmerizing, but meandering, though it features one of the year’s best musical scores.

Five years after writer/director Ruben Östlund won the Palme d’Or at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, he triumphed again with his latest darkly satiric romp.

Ana Lily Amirpour has given us is a valentine to the downtrodden. It’s like a Tom Waits tune covered by Duran Duran, and a delight.

A disturbing documentary and cautionary tale about those with too much money.

An inspiring documentary on the redeeming and life-affirming qualities inherent in creating art, but infuriating too.

An essential documentary for anyone interested in learning about an ongoing revolution that actually succeeded.

If there is one reason to see this, it is Essie Davis.

The performances certainly carry On the Come Up’s weight, but its pacing less so.