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‘Stay Prayed Up’ Review: Spreading the Gospel of Love
A new documentary about the gospel ensemble the Branchettes and its guiding light, Lena Mae Perry, is a plain-spoken tribute.
‘Small Town Wisconsin’ Review: A Father-Son Trip Goes Awry
A major-league farewell journey turns into an adventure for this dad who is losing shared custody.
‘Freakscene: The Story of Dinosaur Jr.’ Review: A Volatile Band
This alt-rock trio is made up of three soft-spoken guys who generated a big noise, learned to hate one another and then made peace.
‘My Dead Dad’ Review: Learning the Ropes, Thanks to an Inheritance
A young man heads to Los Angeles and sees his estranged father’s life through the eyes of his tenants.
Remembering Ray Liotta in ‘Goodfellas’
His performance as Henry Hill includes many touches that weren’t in the script. But the producer didn’t want to cast him originally.
‘The Bob’s Burgers Movie’ Review: A Breezy, Engaging Summer Refreshment
In the movie version of the beloved animated sitcom, a giant sinkhole opens in front of the restaurant and kicks off a murder mystery.
‘Look at Me: XXXTentacion’ Review: A Life Cut Short
A documentary about a rap sensation who was a troubled and incendiary figure.
‘A Perfect Pairing’ Review: Going Down Under for Wine and Romance
Victoria Justice plays an overcaffeinated-seeming wine marketer seduced by the natural beauty of Australia, and of a farm manager, in this rom-com.
‘Firestarter’ Review: A Horror Remake With No Spark
Zac Efron stars as the father of a girl, Charlie, who is learning to control her powers.
‘Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story’ Review: An Event With Unique Flavor
Gumbo, fried oysters, po’ boy sandwiches. And then there’s the music. This documentary gives an overview.