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The Voice of Hind Rajab – first-look review

by Leila Latif

Hind Rajab’s story is almost too terrible to face, yet this masterwork from Kaouther Ben Hania demands we bear witness.

Dead Man’s Wire – first-look review

by Leila Latif

Gus Van Sant’s thriller based on the true story of Tony Kiritsis is compelling but offers little to an already rich subgenre.

A House of Dynamite – first-look review

by Yasmine Kandil

Kathryn Bigelow’s taut political thriller sees the US government race to respond to an impending nuclear threat.

Songs of Forgotten Trees – first-look review

by Jannat Suleman

Anuparna Roy’s feature debut tackles female urban isolation with painterly visuals but an underbaked narrative.

On Swift Horses review – no wheel reinvention to be found

by Patrick Sproull

Daniel Minahan’s adaptation of Shannon Pufahl’s novel wins points for its thoughtful perspective on its queer characters, but doesn’t do enough with its enticing, Proulx-ish premise.

Marc by Sofia – first-look review

by Hannah Strong

Sofia Coppola presents an affectionate but unrevealing portrait of her friend, fashion designer Marc Jacobs.

The Courageous review – a strikingly realistic portrait of motherhood in crisis

by Nathan Lewis

Ophélia Kolb gives a fine performance as a rebellious single mother in Jasmin Gordon’s poignant debut feature.

The Smashing Machine – first-look review

by Hannah Strong

Benny Safdie delivers a knock-out with Dwayne Johnson starring as UFC pioneer Mark Kerr.

Afternoons of Solitude review – astonishing, intoxicating cinema

by David Jenkins

Albert Serra captures the ritualistic violence and resplendent beauty of bullfighting in his magnetic, complex documentary about matador Andrés Roca Rey.

The Roses | Caught Stealing | Venice Film Festival

On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss dark comedy The Roses, Darren Aronofsky’s return with Caught Stealing and ​“Box Office Poison” with critic Tim Robey. Plus we catch up on the start of the Venice Film Festival.