3 Movies That Strike A Balance Between Escapism And Anxiety
What to watch next while sheltering in place? Critic Justin Chang recommends Sorry We Missed You, Green for Danger and My Neighbor Totoro.
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Judge Calls System's Treatment Of Those Who Have Mental Illnesses 'The Definition Of Insanity'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Steven Leifman, who advocates for people with mental health issues in the criminal justice system. He's the focus of a PBS documentary.
In The Disappointingly Thin 'Tigertail,' A Taiwanese Immigrant Struggles To Connect
Writer/director Alan Yang turns away from his proven track record in comedy for this "earnest, drippy" multi-generational drama that traffics in underwritten, wanly dramatized conflicts.
Gore-Flecked 'Why Don't You Just Die!' Is Brutally Fun
Writer/director Kirill Sokolov's stylish and exuberant black comedy involves a corrupt cop, his would-be killer and a sardonic take on contemporary life in Russia.
Fred And Ginger Cheered Us Up During The Depression. Might They Do It Again?
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers gave Americans a much-needed on-screen escape in the 1930s. You can find their dance numbers online, but critic Bob Mondello recommends you watch their films in full.
Short Attention Span Theater: A Quick Look At Quibi's Launch Titles
The streaming service "designed specifically for your phone" launches with 50 shows — and over 100 more on the way. Here are our highlights from the opening batch.
SXSW Film Festival Heads to Amazon
The SXSW Film Festival joins other cancelled or postponed film fests looking for alternate ways to screen their movies.
A Young Cult Member Turns Against Her Flock In 'The Other Lamb'
Polish director Malgorzata Szumowska's film about a young woman (Raffey Cassidy) questioning her place in a remote religious cult wears its broad allegory on its (woolen) sleeve.
Need Some Fresh Ideas? Family-Friendly Ways To Spend Your Days Inside
Parents have been circulating ideas for how to keep kids happy — or at least occupied — during this time of social isolation due to COVID-19. Our Arts Desk has some heart-felt suggestions to offer.
'Vivarium': House Hunters, Unnatural
A young couple seeking a house in the 'burbs encounter an unexpected (sub)development and cannot leave. Despite its Twilight Zone premise, the film's "eccentricity and wit" carry it a long way.