A paramedic finds his daughter wounded in the middle of a clash between soccer hooligans. But she is not a simple victim; rather, she is an active member of a radical group that promotes racist ideals.
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‘Salvador’ Review: A Brutal Journey Into the Heart of the Beast (Netflix)
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‘Queen of Chess’ Review: How Judit Polgár Rewrote the Rules of the Game (Netflix)
After a 15-year battle against world champion Garry Kasparov and her domineering father, Judit Polgár revolutionizes the sport’s patriarchal culture to become the greatest woman chess player of all time.
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‘Pillion’ Review: A Gentle, Subversive Take on Power and Intimacy
A shy, submissive young man enters a sadomasochistic relationship with a biker in this British comedy-drama about an unusual love story. Starring Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling.
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‘Is This Thing On?’ Review: Will Arnett and Laura Dern Find Meaning in Laughter and Pain
A recently separated man stumbles into the New York stand-up scene, using the stage as therapy while he and his ex-wife try to redefine their relationship, their identities, and their family.
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‘Unfamiliar’ Review: A Familiar Spy Story, Sharply Reassembled (Netflix)
After sixteen years off the grid, a retired spy couple must return to action when a deadly figure from their past comes looking for them. On Netflix.
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Modern Classics: ‘Heat’, Michael Mann and the Art of the Crime Film
A few reflections on this classic film starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, centered on the tense relationship between a thief and the cop on his trail.
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‘Keeper’ Review: Tatiana Maslany Faces a Quiet, Relentless Terror in Osgood Perkins’ Disturbing Film
A couple escape to a remote cabin for a romantic anniversary weekend. When Malcolm is suddenly called back to the city, Liz is left alone—face to face with an indescribable evil.
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‘The Muppet Show’ Review: Sabrina Carpenter Joins the Gang for a 50th Anniversary Throwback
This 50th anniversary Muppets special recreates the show’s iconic 1970s format, with Sabrina Carpenter appearing as a guest star. Streaming on Disney+.
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Modern Classics: ‘La La Land’ and the Limits of Musical Nostalgia
A jazz musician and an aspiring actress find love in Los Angeles, where artistic ideals and real-world compromises threaten their relationship. Winner of six Academy Awards.
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‘Arco’ Review: Natalie Portman Produces an Oscar-Nominated Animated Vision of the Future
Ten-year-old Arco, who lives in the year 2932, travels to the year 2075, where he meets Iris. His time-travel device is broken, and with her help he attempts to find a way to return to the future.



