reviews

This month’s must-see documentaries include the mystery of Nazca geoglyphs, hobbies that become a life’s work, the rise of Radio Z100, and an Irish school’s techniques for stopping the cycle of violence.

This month’s top indie and foreign picks include toxic relationships, a troubling underground market, and the takedown of a powerful agrochemical manufacturer. Plus, a civil servant lets his hair down, and a freshly enlisted German soldier confronts the brutality of war.

Forthcoming DVDs and Blu-rays include a weekend getaway gone wrong, a young girl and two dads held hostage by strangers in the woods, and a horror-film actor crossing paths with a sharpshooter.

This month’s must-see documentaries include a chilling look at the history of police and protests, the awe-inspiring simplicity of nature, and scientific efforts to keep Venice’s waters at bay. 

This month’s top foreign and indie picks on DVD/Blu-ray include a love story amid a growing revolution and a box-office flop that deserves a wider audience. Plus, biting satire, coming-of-age, and films that highlight racial justice.

Forthcoming DVDs and Blu-rays include Jon Hamm as Fletch, an Emily Brontë biopic, and five films by Steve McQueen. 

These wide-ranging films include a loving tribute to a writer, spouse, and mother and a kaleidoscopic homage to David Bowie.   

A fantastic group of soon-to-be-released DVD/Blu-ray titles, including Tom Hanks's A Man Called Otto, an early gem from director John Woo, and a welcome 4K restoration for cult hit Party Girl, starring Parker Posey. 

This month's top foreign and indie picks include a romantic thriller from Korean director Park Chan-wook and a high-def French reissue dramatizing the inner life of a man paralyzed by a major stroke.