New Film Releases Index | Spirituality & Practice

Biosphere Directed by Mel Eslyn A sci-fi buddy film that proves life finds a way. You

The Holdovers Directed by Alexander Payne A dramedy about three people reframing sadness and loneliness during the holidays. Transformation

Killers of the Flower Moon Directed by Martin Scorsese A love story set amidst a series of murders revealing how indigenous people have been victims of the shadow side of American society -- racism and white supremacy. Shadow

My Sailor My Love Directed by Klaus Härö Touching story about a father and daughter dealing with the challenges of both giving and receiving care. Love

Past Lives Directed by Celine Song What happens when three spiritually mature adults make a love triangle? Connections

Barbie Directed by Greta Gerwig A sassy comedy that raises questions for people of all ages about what it means to frame your life as a quest. Questing

Oppenheimer Directed by Christopher Nolan An intense, inventively filmed, and well-acted biopicture about the kinds of events that are hard on the heart. Shadow

Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant Directed by Guy Ritchie A riveting war story that reveals the bonds that build between soldiers and interpreters Peace

Full Time Directed by Eric Gravel A realistic drama about a single mother coping with a possible job change amidst a transit strike. Transformation

Master Gardener Directed by Paul Schrader Story of the transformation of a former White Supremacist through his work in a garden. Transformation

Asteroid City Directed by Wes Anderson A play within a film about learning to see the world and all its surprises with wide-awake eyes. Meaning

Showing Up Directed by Kelly Reichardt A thoughtful drama about the importance of the practice of attention in an artist's life. Attention

You Hurt My Feelings An insightful comedy about the epidemic of lying and the lack of trust afoot on all levels of society. Faith

Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret Directed by Kelly Fremon Craig An enchanting dramady about an eleven-year old girl dealing with her changing body and her curiosity about religion. You

The Diplomat Directed by Debora Cahn An eight-part series revealing the multiple challenges faced by a woman ambassador. Peace

A Good Person Directed by Zach Braff Touching story about three people who are able to face addiction and grief through their kindnesses to each other. Kindness

The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse Directed by Charlie Mackesy, Peter Baynton A delightful adventure story about four new friends sharing their wisdom about life, challenges, and home. Kindness

The Elephant Whisperers Directed by Kartiki Gonsalves Up-close and personal portrait of an indigenous couple in India who tutor us in the spiritual art of caregiving to animals. Nurturing

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp A heartwarming, hilarious, poignant, and life-affirming story about a mystical shell. Enthusiasm

A House Made of Splinters Directed by Simon Lereng Wilmont A documentary filmed inside a special orphanage in the Ukraine where the children express both sorrow and hope. Compassion