The Film Stage

The Best Directorial Debuts of 2024

Though we aim to discuss a wide breadth of films each year, few things give us more pleasure than the arrival of bold new voices. It's why we venture to festiv...

Where to Stream the Best Films of 2024

As 2024 winds down, like most cinephiles, we’re looking to get our eyes on titles that may have slipped under the radar or simply gone unseen, so—as we do each...

8 Films to See at Japan Cuts 2024

Comprising international premieres, short programs, and some of the country’s finest-ever films in new restorations, 2024’s Japan Cuts––running July 10-21 at N...