A satirical riff on Spike Lee’s reference to the “magical negro” stereotype in movies, the story follows a young artist named Aren who finds himself swept away to a top-secret society of Black people. Their role, for centuries, has been to placate uncomfortable white people by making their lives easier, and back in the modern
To save their relationship, a young couple take a vacation to a remote island retreat and soon realizes the plan is for a body swap ritual — where the goal is for everyone to experience life through fresh eyes in this romantic fantasy drama that’s been embraced by critics. From the New York Times: “What
A four-part docuseries that unravels the story behind the controversial addiction rehabilitation center Synanon, created as a drug-focused counterpart to AA, whose leader turned it into a religious cult — forcing vasectomies, abortions and divorces along with shaved heads and corporal punishment. To through the shocking accounts from former members and the daughter of
A two-part documentary about the legendary actor, comedian, and writer whose career and relevancy has spanned four generations. Divided into “Then,” a look back at Martin’s rise to fame and his decision to step away from stand-up comedy at age 35, followed by “Now,” which features Martin reflecting on his life and career in the
Inspired by the real-world “Homeless World Cup,” Bill Nighy stars as Mal, the manager of an English soccer team comprised of unhoused men, who believes that his talented but troubled new prospect (Micheal Ward) could lead them all the way to the championship. Uplifting and amusing, the dramedy was directed by Thea Sharrock (Me Before
Set in Moscow in 1921, four years after the Russian Revolution, a pampered Russian aristocrat (Ewan McGregor) is placed under permanent house arrest by the Bolsheviks in a hotel — where befriends the waiters, concierge, musicians and various luminaries. A charming historical drama is based on the award-winning 2016 novel by Amor Towles. Mary Elizabeth
Set in 1989, an awkward teen struggling to fit into a new town finds solace in a handsome gravestone bust…who comes to life to become her new boyfriend in this gothic dark comedy romance written by Diablo Cody (Jennifer’s Body). Starring Cole Sprouse and Kathryn Newton, reviews are mixed, but the film will appeal to
Season 2 of the crime drama starring Jeff Daniels as the chief of police in a small Pennsylvania Rust Belt town who must decide how far he will go to protect the son of a woman he loves (Maura Tierney) from murder charges. The opioid epidemic and its connection to dying towns play a part
Set in 1889, Eugenie (Juliette Binoche) is a cook in the kitchen of the celebrated gourmet Dodin (Benoît Magimel), until their mutual admiration turns into a romantic relationship and an paralleled culinary partnership. When Eugenie insists on her freedom over marriage, Dodin tries something he has never done before. Written and directed by Trần Anh
A Jewish family’s quest to find each other again after World War II ultimately separates them in this adaptation of the Georgia Hunter novel inspired by the story of her relatives. Joey King and Logan Lerman head the cast of an eight-episode series. From the Boston Globe’s Matthew Gilbert: “…it joins a growing inventory of