Film-Forward

Being Heumann

This is perhaps one of the most admirable casting achievements of this or any other year, and Exhibit A for why a casting Oscar category was recently created.

The Only Living Pickpocket in New York

It’s thanks to John Turturro that the film’s flaws are so easy to forgive.

Soul Patrol

An invaluable record of firsthand testimonies correcting a whitewashed history.

Mouse

A sensitive tale of grief and an indelible coming-of-age story, featuring excellent performances.

Wild Horse Nine

Martin McDonagh’s latest dark buddy dramedy about morally dubious characters, friendship, and the possibility of redemption.

I Play Rocky

Even if you know the story behind Rocky, the film succeeds as a character study about an underdog putting everything on the line.

Birds of War

It follows the unlikely development of a relationship amid the Syrian revolution, the siege of Aleppo, and the long, disorienting aftermath of war and exile.

Queen at Sea

Queen at Sea is another offering in the fairly recent trend of films about dementia.

Wildwood

From breathtaking landscapes to grueling skirmishes and mature characterization, Wildwood is a marvel of animated storytelling.

A Talent for Murder

A two-handed psychological thriller consisting of a series of cinematic Russian nesting dolls, stories within stories.