Frances McDormand in “Nomadland”. Photo: Searchlight Pictures

Review: NOMADLAND

Its earnest, fact-based approach helps lay the foundation for a gripping, beautiful postcard from a part of the country that was badly hurt.

Louis Ducreux, Sabine AzĂ©ma, Michel Aumont, GeneviĂšve Mnich, Monique Chaumette, Thomas Duval, Quentin Ogier and Katia Wostrikoff in “A Sunday in the Country”. Photo: MGM

Review: A SUNDAY IN THE COUNTRY

It transported me to a rural France in 1912 and I never wanted to leave that place.

Isabella Rossellini in “Blue Velvet”. Photo: 20th Century Fox

Review: BLUE VELVET

David Lynch finds a way to deliver real tension alongside all the startlingly odd ideas in his mind.



Kirsten Rolffes in “The Kingdom”. Photo: Zentropa

Review: THE KINGDOM

The show began in a somewhat controlled fashion, but soon got increasingly crazier.

Jamal Khashoggi and Hatice Cengiz in “The Dissident”. Photo: Briarcliff

Review: THE DISSIDENT

Tension, engaging interviews and unique footage; very well-crafted and visually arresting.

Olivia Colman and Anthony Hopkins in “The Father”. Photo: Sony Pictures Classics

Review: THE FATHER

One of its great achievements is that it increases people’s understanding of what it’s like to live with dementia.

“Small Axe”. Photo: BBC

Review: SMALL AXE

This TV anthology is an invaluable document by Steve McQueen.

Magdalena Kolesnik in “Sweat”. Photo: Lava Films

Quick Take: SWEAT

Anchored by Magdalena Kolesnik’s performance, and the world of influencers is perfect fodder for this type of story.