By John Corrado

New releases for the week of June 2nd, 2023.

Theatrical Releases:

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Wide Release): The highly anticipated sequel to the Oscar-winning 2018 animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Across the Spider-Verse has been drawing universal praise from those who’ve already seen it. I’ve heard it even exceeds the first one (which I enjoyed quite a bit) in terms of its imaginative storytelling and dazzling visuals. I’m excited to check it out as soon as I can.

Bones of Crows (Limited Release): This ambitious Canadian drama from writer-director Marie Clements, which had its world premiere at TIFF last year, charts multiple decades in the life of a Cree woman from Manitoba who survived Canada’s residential school system. It’s a tough watch (Clements depicts the horrors and abuse that took place in these institutions and the lingering trauma of survivors), but one that is carried by fine performances, with Clements employing an interesting narrative approach that freely jumps back and forth in time. (Full Review)

More Releases: The Boogeyman (Wide), Close to Vermeer (Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema), Joyland (June 5th-TIFF Bell Lightbox)

Streaming Releases:

A Beautiful Life (Netflix), Astérix & Obélix: The Middle Kingdom (Netflix), Medellin (Prime Video), BPM (Beats Per Minute) (Mubi), Knock at the Cabin (June 3rd-Prime Video)