It’s great to see first time writer/directors still creating original, independent films in an industry dominated by (would-be) blockbusters. India Donaldson’s Good One is an insightful, piercing debut that, like few other films, takes as its subject the inner life of a 17-year-old girl (Lily Collias), as she begins to claim her own identity. Sam, who is queer, embarks on a three-day backpacking trip in the Catskills with her dad, Chris (James Le Gros) and his oldest friend, Matt (Danny McCarthy). As the two men settle into a quarrelsome brotherly dynamic, they depend on Sam to be the nurturing peacemaker. But when Sam’s trust is betrayed, tensions reach a fever pitch, and Sam is forced to experience the moment when the strength of a parental bond is tested. A nominee for awards at the upcoming Sundance and Cannes Film Festivals, Good One is one the year’s indie breakouts, “But the real breakout is Lily Collias. She carries the whole film in an unforgettable depiction of modern girlhood.” – Lindsay Bahr, AP News

When Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out was released in 2015, it was immediately recognized as not only a colorful and entertaining piece of cinema, but an excellent guide to understanding the emotions that (who) battle for dominance in our psyches. “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden transformation into something entirely unexpected: brand new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety takes up residence… and it looks as if she’s not alone. Standouts in the voice cast are Maya Hawke lends her voice to Anxiety, alongside Amy Poehler as the faint but ever-present voice of Joy. The talented voice cast also includes the (angry) Lewis Black, (melancholy) Phyllis Smith, (nervy) Tony Hale and the (ultra-snarky) Liza Lapira. “Sparky, kaleidoscopic and boldly honest about the tougher side of growing up” – Phil de Semlyen, Time Out.

Are you ready for Freddy? Out of all the Bollywood horror films that were inspired by the worldwide phenomenon of Wes Craven’s A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, MAHAKAAL is the most brazenly outrageous. The film—directed by Shyam Ramsay & Tulsi Ramsay of the legendary Ramsay family—finds Anita and her friends battling Shakaal, a horrifically disfigured dream-stalker with a razor-clawed glove. A mind-altering cocktail of elements from A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 1-5, DAY OF THE DEAD, and THE TERMINATOR, MAHAKAAL is awash with Argento-esque neon, elaborate effects, and joyous musical segments. Newly restored and never before available in North American theaters!