Bob Trevino Likes It
Dir. Tracie Laymon
With the anonymity of the internet, it’s hard to trust that the stranger on the other side would be a…
Twinless
Dir. James Sweeney
Twinless starts off something like one of those quirky indies in the 2010s about awkwardly navigating grief and sharing that…
Remy & Arletta
Dir. Arthur De Larroche
Based on the novel from writer, producer, and lead Micaela Wittman, indie drama Remy & Arletta is deeply personal. It’s…
The Falls
Dir. Chung Mong-hong
All the synopses going around the internet won’t fail to let you know that The Falls takes place at the…
Familiar Touch
Dir. Sarah Friedland
Dementia has been depicted in film before, but writer-director Sarah Friedland’s debut feature takes a stronger interest in Ruth’s journey,…
Citizen Ruth
Dir. Alexander Payne
Given current events, there’s no denying that the discussion around abortion rights can be a bit tense. That being said,…
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.…
Song Sung Blue
Dir. Craig Brewer
Song Sung Blue gets its name from a Neil Diamond song, but rather than depict his life in a regular…
Night on Earth
Dir. Jim Jarmusch
An absolute delight of a gem starring a young Winona Ryder as well as an amazing cast. Arguably Jim Jarmusch’s…
Me and You and Everyone We Know
Dir. Miranda July
Picked by Roger Ebert as the fifth best film of the decade. An observant, tender film about the little details in loneliness…
The Last Seduction
Dir. John Dahl
Never has evil been so darn fun to watch. Bridget (Linda Fiorentino) is such a captivating villainess, you’ll actually find…
Ship of Theseus
Dir. Anand Gandhi
Ever since the premier at the Toronto Film festival critics and viewers have been raving about this low-budget gem. A lot…
Electrick Children
Dir. Female director & Rebecca Thomas
Electrick Children is the debut film for director Rebecca Thomas and one of the most unique and visually stunning films…
World’s Greatest Dad
Dir. Bobcat Goldthwait
Summary: it’s a really unusual movie, especially for a star like Robin Williams. It’s almost an indie film actually. Robin Williams…
A Late Quartet
Dir. Yaron Zilberman
A late quartet is about a string quartet’s struggle to stay together, after illness, egos and infatuation get in the…
City Island
Dir. Raymond De Felitta
City Island is a lighthearted comedy/drama about the Rizzo family, residents of the titular fishing community in The Bronx, New…
The Sessions
Dir. Ben Lewin
The Sessions is drama about Mark O’Brien (John Hawkes), a quadriplegic who is forced to live in an iron lung…
Transamerica
Dir. Duncan Tucker
Bree (Felicity Huffman) is an uptight transwoman who gets a phone call from her long lost son who is in…
Rabbit-Proof Fence
Dir. Phillip Noyce
A true story based film about three girls whose lives become a tragedy shaped by the Rabbit-proof fence, which runs along Australia…
Mean Creek
Dir. Jacob Aaron Estes
A bully (Josh Peck) is lured into a plot of revenge. The bullied victim (Rory Culkin), his brother and their…
Disconnect
Dir. Henry Alex Rubin
I watch many movies and the great majority of them leave little impression on me. They are fun and entertaining, but…
The Virgin Suicides
Dir. Sofia Coppola
A group of male friends become obsessed with a group of mysterious sisters who are sheltered by their strict, religious…