A man and a woman meet another man in his home.
Crime, Drama, Mystery/Suspense
The Burnt Orange Heresy

This leisurely paced film declares that our lies, sins and foul choices mark us, painting our worlds in dark, disquieting …

Comedy, Drama
The King of Staten Island

The King of Staten Island is funny and authentic and painful and problematic and offensive.

Inventor Nikola Tesla drinks coffee.
Drama
Tesla

For better or worse, Nikola Tesla (as he’s depicted here) is consumed by his quest to transform the world as …

Angry driver leans out window to talk.
Crime, Drama, Mystery/Suspense
Unhinged

This story of road rage run amok unleashes 90 minutes of senseless, vivid violence.

Teen boy and girl walking with each other.
Drama, Romance
Words on Bathroom Walls

This movie can frank, crass and difficult. But for those who engage with it, Words on Bathroom Walls has something …

Crime, Drama, Mystery/Suspense
The Silencing

This pic has well-acted moments and a dark polish, but it’s bloody, profane, boozy and grim.

Action/Adventure, Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Project Power

Brutal violence, profanity and drug use ultimately undermine this pseudo-superhero project’s empowerment aspirations.

Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Sputnik

Once the blood starts to fly, this Russian horror film drowns in its own vat of hemoglobin.

Drama, Music, Romance
The High Note

Despite its feel-good messages about friendship and perseverance, The High Note still hits some low notes, too.

Drama, Horror
The Wretched

The central premise here is so ghastly that we should be revolted, not entertained.

Comedy
How to Build a Girl

This film has moments of insight, wit and even beauty. But that goodness can be overwhelmed with all the badness …

Comedy, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
An American Pickle

An American Pickle is a little like a pickle itself: A little sour and a little sweet.

Drama
Waiting for the Barbarians

The book may well have been a masterful allegory, but the film rendition is far less so.

Comedy, Romance
Made in Italy

Made in Italy is rightfully rated R for its harsh language, it also teaches the importance of drawing closer to …

Comedy, Music, Romance
Work It

While there’s a lot to like here, there’s also plenty that might leave you feeling a little off beat.