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‘Emily in Paris’

Lily Collins buoys a new Netflix series that's escapist fun with a heart.
‘Sneakerheads’

Director Dave Meyers proves to be the secret ingredient to making an otherwise repetitive show look unique.
‘Utopia’

Thrillers have long gone to the story well of the truth hiding in plain sight, but Amazon Prime's "Utopia" makes it plainer still.
‘Tehran’

The Apple TV Plus series shows Iran from an outsider's perspective and is an uncomplicated look at global conflict.

Critics Pick
‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’

Sacha Baron Cohen and Eddie Redmayne lead a great ensemble in an inspired dramatization of the infamous circus of a '60s conspiracy trial.
‘The Boys in the Band’

A film featuring the cast of the 2018 Broadway revival, led by Jim Parsons and Zachary Quinto, proves Mart Crowley's play is so out it's in.
Critics Pick
‘Kajillionaire’

Singular indie filmmaker Miranda July infuses this absurdist satire of a dysfunctional family with insights into what it means to be human.
‘On the Rocks’

Bill Murray is in fine form as the bon vivant father of Rashida Jones, playing a New York author who suspects her husband of infidelity.

Alicia Keys' 'Alicia'

Alicia Keys' "Alicia" finds the singer pushing the limits of her voice and imagination on her boldest and most adventurous album to date.
Nick Cordero's 'Live Your Life'

"Nick Cordero: Live Your Life: Live at Feinstein's/54 Below" is a cabaret set, but also recalls Joe Cocker's and other great live albums.
Tekashi 6ix9ine's 'TattleTales'

Rapper 6ix9ine spends his "TattleTales" album living down to low expectations of misogyny and dangerously baiting his gang ex-friends.
Big Sean’s ‘Detroit 2’

Big Sean's "Detroit 2" album explores Motor City power and pragmatism with guests including Travis Scott, Nipsey Hussle and Stevie Wonder.

'The Outside Dog' & 'The Hand of God'

Kristin Scott Thomas and Rochenda Sandall headline two Alan Bennett monologues, which even under social distance pack a punch.
‘Beat the Devil’

David Hare's monologue at the Bridge Theatre in London recounts the playwright's battle with COVID-19.
‘Richard II’

Andre Holland leads the cast of a surprisingly intimate audio version of Shakespeare, from the Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park.
‘The Line’

Meet the COVID-19 pandemic's first responders in this streaming docu-play about health care workers.