'Monkey Man': Something 'Wick'-ed this way comes
Ty Burr
Dev Patel stakes a convincing claim as both director and action star in "Monkey Man."
'X-Men '97' is retelling some of the greatest X-Men stories ever
Herb Scribner
Disney Plus's new "X-Men '97" show is thrilling fans who loved the franchise in the 1990s. That's not the decade it's drawing from.
The 31 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week
Fritz Hahn, Sophia Solano, Chris Richards, Adele Chapin, Chris Kelly
The next-to-last week of the National Cherry Blossom Festival includes fireworks, festivals, jazz, family events and a cocktail crawl.
Which foe should Godzilla fight next?
Lucas Trevor
Godzilla's latest movie is a hit. Should he take on the "Dune" sandworms next? How about Paul Giamatti?
Carrie Preston has played a lot of parts, but there's only one Elsbeth
Emily Yahr
She has a long list of credits ("True Blood," "My Best Friend's Wedding") but playing a certain, quirky attorney on "The Good Wife" brought her a legion of fans -- and her own series.
Looking for music by women composers? Here's an entire festival.
Michael Andor Brodeur
Produced by the Boulanger Initiative, WoCo Fest is an attempt to fill a weekend and several spaces with music from women composers of every era.
'Wicked Little Letters' sends a mixed message
Ty Burr
Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley bring skill and subtlety to a broad period piece.
Andrew Scott delivers a mesmerizing -- and less than talented -- Mr. Ripley
Lili Loofbourow
Despite -- or perhaps because of -- Andrew Scott's magnificent erasure of his own charisma, "Ripley" is mordantly funny.
Christopher Durang was the rare great playwright who took comedy seriously
Elisabeth Vincentelli
Christopher Durang's plays mixed absurdity with social commentary and a hint of melancholy.
George Carlin's estate settles lawsuit over AI comedy special
Samantha Chery
George Carlin's estate reached a settlement with the creators of a reportedly AI-generated comedy special that drew from the late comedian's voice and humor.
Jordan Mechner vs. the sands of time
Gene Park
The famed game designer of "Karateka" and "Prince of Persia" is obsessed with recovering the past, through a love of history and family.