“Breakthrough”:Faith is a big part of this film about a boy who is pronounced dead after falling through ice. But unlike past faith-heavy films, this one plays like a movie with faith, as opposed to a movie about faith. And unlike past Christian movies, it’s getting good reviews.

“The Curse of La Llorona”:Talk to people from Southwest border states and this folk tale of the “Weeping Woman” who tries to take children at night is prevalent. As a horror movie it has some cross-cultural promise. But that it wasn’t screened for critics says a lot.

“Fast Color”:Gugu Mbatha-Rawstars in this tale about three generations of women who have “abilities,” but the film is more about the sacrifices of power than the benefits of power.

“Girls of the Sun”:A band of Kurdish women warriorswho hunt down religious extremists and try to free captured women and children? Yes, please.

“High Life”:French filmmaker Claire Denis gives usa sci-fi film where human outcasts are on a space missionthat might be about breeding. Or something else. Robert Pattinson stars.

“Her Smell”:We’re not saying Elisabeth Moss playing a punkish musician is based on Courtney Love. But it feels that way. Regardless, this film is gaining buzz by the day.

“Little Woods”:Two impoverished women in North Dakota sell prescription drugs to try to settle their lives. Of course, things become complicated.Tessa Thompson and Lily James star.

“Penguins”:The latest Disneynature film follows “Steve,” a penguin who has found his mate. Steve looks fun, but the nature photography looks outstanding. This film opens Wednesday, April 17.

“Teen Spirit”:Elle Fanning plays the dream of every wannabe singer in the world: She tries out for a talent show and has some success.And she sounds good in the process.

“Wild Nights With Emily”:Molly Shannon plays the classic poet Emily Dickinson in this film that examines the writer’s romantic entanglements and muses.