June 30, 2026 | Rome, Italy

Whiplash

For an indie movie, Damien Chazelle's jazz boot camp story has a decidedly Hollywood feel.

The Babadook

Jennifer Kent's psychological horror thriller is at once predictable but enticingly off-kilter.

Eden Lake

James Watkins saw the brooding talent of Jack O'Connell but stock horror has its limits.

I Origins

Mike Cahill goes off the rails in his sci-fi bid to makes eyes into a faith-driven life form.

Palo Alto

Gia Coppola's high school-focused debut is much ado about adolescent (sexual) confusion.

Sinister

Scott Derrickson's foray into paranormal serial killings contrives its suspense.

Blue Ruin

Jeffrey Saulnier's low-budget thriller transforms rural Virginia into into a medieval dungeon.