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‘Sebastian’ Review: Sex Speaks Louder Than Words

For inspiration, a writer moonlights as an escort in this drama from Mikko Makela.

‘I Am: Celine Dion’ Review: You Saw the Best in Me

Dion’s voice made her a star. A new documentary on Amazon Prime Video brings her back to Earth, showing her intimate struggles with stiff person...

‘Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution’ Review: Beyond the Punchline

A new Netflix documentary showcases comedy as a source of queer liberation, featuring Margaret Cho, Tig Notaro, Joel Kim Booster and more.

‘Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero’ Review: A Hip-Hop Trailblazer

The documentary, streaming on Max, follows the queer singer-rapper on the road and at home, but the best scenes by far are when he is...

‘Cypher’ Review: Tierra Whack in a Twisty Music Documentary

A biographical look at the Philadelphia rapper Tierra Whack takes a hard left turn.

‘Milli Vanilli’ Review: Blame It on the Fame

Luke Korem’s documentary retraces the manufactured pop duo’s rise and fall, while asking pertinent questions about the price of stardom.

‘Joan Baez I Am a Noise’ Review: Fountain of Nostalgia

A new documentary about the folk singer and activist Joan Baez contains a gold mine of archival materials.

‘Carlos’ Review: Santana’s Soulful Legacy

In Rudy Valdez’s poignant but shortsighted documentary, the guitarist’s magic comes alive in performances and childhood recollections.

‘Wynonna Judd: Between Hell and Hallelujah’ Review: The Show Must Go On

A documentary about the country star, whose mother and singing partner, Naomi Judd, died last year, mostly fails to kindle unguided emotions.

‘Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now’ Review: Breakout Crooner in Meta Form

The Scottish musician’s infectious presence makes every familiar documentary trick here go down easy.