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Film is a powerful artistic medium that communicates ideas, stories, perspectives, and emotions through moving images. On this page, Video Librarian features expert reviews of films across a wide range of genres, including contemporary releases, independent cinema, and foreign-language films, along with articles focused on film programming and thoughtful collection development.
Our film coverage is written specifically for librarians and educators, with attention to curricular relevance, audience age range, and community programming potential. Whether you are building a balanced film collection, supporting classroom instruction, or planning screenings and discussion-based events, Video Librarian provides practical guidance to help you make informed acquisition and programming decisions.
Lionsgate
Beware Boiúna
Mike P. Nelson's monster horror movie stars Jessica Rothe, Kiana Madeira, and Logan Marshall-Green.
Oct 9, 2026
Searchlight Pictures
Wild Horse Nine
John Malkovich delivers a hilariously poignant performance opposite an always magnetic Sam Rockwell.
Oct 7, 2026
Sony Pictures
Oct 5, 2026
A24
Love Lies Bleeding
When reclusive gym manager Lou meets ambitious body-builder Jackie, their whirlwind love sets off a series of violent and vengeful events that sucks them both into the criminal underworld of Lou's family that they struggle to escape.
Sep 23, 2026
Vortex Media
Wild Goat Surf
While clunky at times, Wild Goat Surf offers a fresh take on a very underutilized genre today, one that always leaves the viewer with a sense of hope and wonder in the end.
Sep 18, 2026
Neon
Anatomy of a Fall (Anatomie d'une Chute)
Fact and fiction, reality and perception, collide in Justine Triet's 2023 Palme d'Or-winning film, Anatomy of a Fall.
Sep 16, 2026
Greenwich Entertainment
Bonjour Tristesse
Bonjour Tristesse is undeniably a summer film. It’s philosophical, featuring conversations about things as mundane as dandelion seeds because, away from daily doldrums and routines, life has slowed way down and your mind is free to wander.
Aug 27, 2026
Shannon Gorman and Brendan Fraser in RENTAL FAMILY. Photo by James Lisle/Searchlight Pictures. © 2025 Searchlight Pictures. All Rights Reserved.
Rental Family
From showcasing a realistic look at Japanese culture and daily life to shedding light on the gaijin’s role in Japanese society, Rental Family showcases what each can learn from the other to build a more cohesive community.
Aug 20, 2026
