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‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’

"Minions: The Rise of Gru" bridges the hench-whozits' origin story with the rest of the franchise, introducing Gru in enfant terrible mode.
‘Fourth of July’

A New York geek goes to visit his family in Maine over July 4th, only to confront a clan that's rude, crude and defiantly incorrect. But are they the problem or is he?
‘Elvis’

Baz Luhrmann's "Elvis," starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks, is a stylishly on-the-surface spectacle until it takes off in Vegas.
‘The Black Phone’

Scott Derrickson's thriller has the trappings of a grungy dread-soaked nightmare, but it's too driven by fantasy to get under your skin.

‘Stranger Things 4 Volume 2’

The final episodes of "Stranger Things 4" double down on the season's ambition while coming full circle back to Hawkins.
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‘The Bear’

"The Bear," starring "Shameless" breakout Jeremy Allen White and now streaming on Hulu, dives into restaurant culture to find new depth.
‘Gordita Chronicles’

"Gordita Chronicles," on HBO Max, resembles a Latina spin on "The Wonder Years."
‘Menudo: Forever Young’

HBO Max's "Menudo: Forever Young" docuseries revisits the iconic boy band's legacy, and the dark side of abuse that's never been a secret.

Soccer Mommy’s ‘Sometimes, Forever’

On her great new third album, "Sometimes, Forever," Soccer Mommy paints a cloudy picture, but lets some summer sunshine creep through.
Redd Kross’ ‘Neurotica’

Redd Kross' "Neurotica," one of the best power-pop albums of the '80s, finally gets its due in a beautifully remastered reissue.
Drake’s ‘Honestly, Nevermind’

Drake momentarily sets aside the hip-hop of "Certified Lover Boy" for dance music on "Honestly, Nevermind," a more satisfying follow-up.
Post Malone’s ‘Twelve Carat Toothache’

On "Twelve Carat Toothache," Post Malone has a few lighter moments (like a Doja Cat collab), but focuses on songs about bottoming out.

‘King James’

"King James," a play by Rajiv Joseph at L.A.'s Mark Taper Forum, has two LeBron James fans bonding and blowing up over their B-ball hero.
‘Bruce’

Created by the duo behind the Broadway musical "Bandstand," "Bruce" tries to make fresh waves from the stormy creation of the mega-hit film.
‘Trading Places’

Premiering at Alliance Theatre in Atlanta and aimed at Broadway, this screwball switcheroo has a long way to go before it's a safe bet.
‘1776’

This Broadway-bound musical revival, now at American Repertory Theater, infuses the story of the Continental Congress with 20/20 hindsight.