The Unknown Country
Dir. Morrisa Maltz
It’s hard not to watch The Unknown Country and think of Nomadland: along with similarities in their Terrence Malick-inspired visuals,…
Saint Frances
Dir. Alex Thompson
This fun comedy-drama is about Bridget, a 34-year-old who hasn’t quite got it all figured out, but at least she’s…
Starlet
Dir. Sean Baker
Writer-director Sean Baker is best known for his naturalistic portraits of people in unglamorous circumstances, and he brings that same…
Pieces of April
Dir. Peter Hedges
The entirety of Pieces of April takes place on Thanksgiving Day, a busy holiday meant to bring loved ones together.…
Take Out
Dir. Sean Baker & Shih-Ching Tsou
Before Tangerine and Anora, one of Sean Baker’s first films was Take Out, the only movie he co-directed with Shih-Ching…
A Ghost Story
Dir. David Lowery
Twisted yet deep. Sad yet interesting. Slow yet exhilarating. A Ghost Story is an incredible artistic achievement. With hardly any…
The Signal
At its core, The Signal is a compelling mystery made even more interesting by its sci-fi elements and tender father-daughter…
Saint Frances
Dir. Alex Thompson
At the start of the summer, Bridget has an abortion just as she lands a much-needed job in affluent Evanston,…
Shotgun Stories
Dir. Jeff Nichols
Shotgun Stories tracks a feud that erupts between two sets of half brothers following the death of their father. Set…
Better Luck Tomorrow
Dir. Justin Lin
A group of over-achieving Asian-American high school seniors enjoy a power trip when they dip into extra-curricular criminal activities.
The Killing of Two Lovers
Dir. Robert Machoian
The broad, symbolic strokes of The Killing of Two Lovers—how its story is set up and the general atmosphere it…