ICYMI: Our November SPOTLIGHT on AWFJ is on documentarian Sue Kim, director of the new film #alwayslalisa. Her commitment to working with other women is just one thing that makes her special. Read more here: awfj.org/blog/2026/10/3…

AWFJ member Liz Braun reviews #EverybodyToKenmureStreet, Felipe Bustos Sierra's documentary about a neighborhood uprising in Glasgow, and believes you should this film, not least because it's an endlessly inspiring story: awfj.org/blog/2026/11/0…

This week:
Writer/co-directors Veronica Bassetto and Sophie Yang bring the drama #GamerGirls
Writer/director Shana Feste's Nashville drama #Heartland
Family comedy co-written and directed by Victoria Monai Richard #SearchPartyWheresPawPaw?
More: awfj.org/blog/2026/11/0…

Feisty 17th c woman (Olivia Colman) gets a weaver (Peter Dinklage) to make her a husband. Resultant lovely #Wicker man (Alexander Skarsgard) threatens status quo. Bawdy @blackbearpics satire from #EleanorWilson, #AlexHustonFischer. @susangranger reviews: awfj.org/blog/2026/11/0…

Co-directors #JavierCalvo’s & #JavierAmbrossi’s #LaBolaNegra is 3 linked stories of different eras about rejection & later acceptance of gay life in a Spain of political, personal tragedy.Gripping @netflix tales of trauma and love.@dcarson_critic reviews; awfj.org/blog/2026/11/0…

Miles Caton will star in Christopher McQuarrie's new thriller alongside Denzel Washington.

The film follows a former detective who is granted early release from prison after being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.

In theaters on October 1, 2027.

(Source: Deadline)

Terrific Jessica Chastain performance in #ShanaFeste's gritty #Heartland, a @netflix crime drama about a flinty C&W singer (Chastain) searching for her missing niece (Carter Faith). With Garrett Hedlund, John Hawkes, it's @AWFJ #MovieOfTheWeek. Reviews: awfj.org/blog/2026/11/0…

Primetime Emmy-winner #LynnNovick tackles a comprehensive look at how law, power, race and class have shaped and reflected the American experience in this month's #PBS documentary series #CrimeandPunishment. @BAMOK has more. awfj.org/blog/2026/11/0…

The pursuit of justice is urgent, messy, and sometimes obnoxious in #BeingHeumann, a depiction of activist #JudyHeumann's campaign to ensure civil rights protections for people with disabilities. More about the latest from Oscar-winner #SianHeder here. awfj.org/blog/2026/11/0…

From a Netflix hit shortlisted for an Oscar to her newest film, #AlwaysLalisa, about #Blackpink’s Lisa during her year away from the group, director #SueKim reveals tight-knit worlds most of us rarely see. Learn more about her in this month's Spotlight. awfj.org/blog/2026/10/3…

The good people of Glasgow protecting their neighbors during an immigration sweep are the focus of the stirring documentary #EverybodytoKenmureStreet, a film about community that reviewer Liz Braun says "may renew your faith in humankind." More here. awfj.org/blog/2026/11/0…

Life is anything but stable in w/d #MartinMcDonagh’s dark comedy/political thriller #WildHorseNine. The entire ensemble cast is filled with unbridled energy, but @TeejFlix1 says #JohnMalkovich may just gallop away with an Oscar. Read her full review here: awfj.org/blog/2026/11/0…

A light-hearted old-fashioned western, #TheLastTrainToFortune appears to be a culture clash in the Old West. @LynnVenhaus says expect lots of surprises and an amiable spin on frontier shenanigans. Find the film on VOD. awfj.org/blog/2026/11/0…

Premiering at Telluride and now in theaters, #TheLastLivingPickpocketInNewYork poignantly reminds us what’s really important in life. #JohnTurturro as struggling thief Harry steals the film. @dcarson_critic has more: awfj.org/blog/2026/11/0…

Life is anything but stable in w/d #MartinMcDonagh’s dark comedy/political thriller #WildHorseNine. The entire ensemble cast is filled with unbridled energy, but @TeejFlix1 says #JohnMalkovich may just gallop away with an Oscar. Read her full review here: awfj.org/blog/2026/11/0…

Season 4 of #TheDiplomatNetflix is a compelling, turbulent 10…according to @susangranger. She says the #KeriRussel starrer is still every bit as sharp and inventive. All 8 episodes are ready for binge watching. awfj.org/blog/2026/11/0…

AWFJ critic Diane Carson reviews #Fjord, a drama that considers a conservative family's conflict w/their community. She says it's a film that "deliberately challenges viewers’ positions emotionally and theoretically", and "a rare cinematic achievement": awfj.org/blog/2026/10/3…

To compliment our new November SPOTLIGHT on director Sue Kim, read Sarah Ward's review of her documentary on Lalisa Manobal, #alwayslalisa. She says it's insightful, and "a candid and compelling snapshot" of the performer: awfj.org/blog/2026/10/0…

AWFJ's November SPOTLIGHT is on documentarian and director Sue Kim. Her new feature doc centers on @BLACKPINK's Lisa as she builds on her career during the band's yearlong break. Sue Kim believes in flow, inspiration, & collaboration. Read about her here: awfj.org/blog/2026/10/3…

This week:
The Holiday movie season begins with writer/director Stacie Davis Hamilton's #MerryFriendsmas, & writer/director Elizabeth Guest's #AVeryMerryBreakup
Also opening:
Siân Heder's biopic #BeingHeumann
Sharon Liese's documentary #Siezed
More: awfj.org/blog/2026/11/0…