María Aparicio's Sometimes Happy, Sometimes Rebellion explores the life of workers' rights advocate Juan Bialet Massé through the setting of Madrid's museum Reina Sofía. Read Lida Bach's San Sebastián International Film Festival review of the film below:

John Wilson's The History of Concrete is too preoccupied with the absurdity of its premise and Wilson's creative discontent to leave a lasting impression. Read Alex Sitaras' review of The History of Concrete below:

Digger is a bold and exciting film from director Alejandro G. Iñárritu with one of Tom Cruise's best performances in years. Read Kevin Jones's review:

Massih Parsaei's Lovers Sleep Alone is set in Berlin and explores its protagonist's solitude and cold, urban lifestyle in the city. Read Lida Bach's San Sebastián International Film Festival review below:

Lu Po-Shun's Will You Still Be My Friend is a conventional coming of age story that is nonetheless heartfelt and sincere in its storytelling. Read Lida Bach's San Sebastián International Film Festival review below:

Documentarian Laura Poitras & Rachel Lauren Mueller likens ICE's Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota to a horror film in her short film They're Here. Read Lida Bach's Venice International Film Festival review of They're Here below:

Avi Mograbi's Wild Asparagus is a story of the generational impact of displacement that occurs as a result of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Read Lida Bach's Venice International Film Festival review below:

Maggie Gyllenhaal's Flesh Impact is an exploration of the person and multitudes contained within Marilyn Monroe. Read Lida Bach's Venice International Film Festival review below: