May 19, 2026 | Rome, Italy
Whiplash: For an indie movie, Damien Chazelle's jazz backbreaker has a decidedly Hollywood feel.

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 at once predictable but alluringly off-kilter.

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 his horror flick falters.

Eden Lake

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

Frank: Lenny Abrahamson takes a darkly funny look at a band that's out of its collective mind.

Frank

Irishman Lenny Abrahamson takes a darkly funny look at a band that's out of its collective mind.

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

I Origins

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