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‘Lightyear’ reminded me that there’s no going back — and that’s OK

After a pandemic gap year, Buzz and his friends helped me let go.

A case of very mistaken identity in ‘The Man From Toronto’

Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson star in this Netflix action comedy.

The legacy of Chernobyl, a portrait of the hustler as an aging man

Watching "Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes" and "Portrait of Jason"

‘Hit the Road’ follows a family, and their dog, on a road less traveled

The directorial debut of Iranian filmmaker Panah Panahi (son of famed director Jafar Panahi) is now playing at the Brattle.

MOVIE REVIEW
‘Lost Illusions’ offers dark doings in the City of Light
This adaptation of a Balzac novel won seven Césars, the French Oscar, including best picture.

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‘Civil: Ben Crump’ follows a year in the life of ‘Black America’s attorney general’
The titular civil rights lawyer represents the families of Black victims of police violence.

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Antonio Banderas on skewering celebrity in ‘Official Competition’

The international movie star, who plays one in his new film, talks about ego, acting, and his abiding love of musicals.

MOVIE REVIEW | ★★★

Penélope Cruz and Antonio Banderas make a meta movie in ‘Official Competition’

The Spanish comedy sends up pretentious filmmaking.

Roxbury International Film Festival offers hybrid program, in-person screenings

"Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story" and "Triggered Life" are among the offerings at the festival, dedicated to "celebrating films by, for, and about people of color."

Movie Review | ★★1/2

Hunka hunka burning ‘Elvis’

Austin Butler plays the King, with Tom Hanks as Colonel Parker, in Baz Luhrmann’s pull-out-the-stops biopic.

MOVIES

Nantucket Film Festival returns with in-person screenings and events

Some 60 feature films and documentaries, plus live events, are on the program.

Chris Evans makes surprise appearance at ‘Lightyear’ screening in Boston

Evans told the audience he was proud of the film and the hard work that went into creating it, and that he hoped everyone enjoyed it. And he tossed in a “Go Celtics!” before he left.

Doc Talk

Nantucket Film Festival showcases colorful characters

‘The Pez Outlaw’ and ‘2nd Chance’ are among the docs showing at this year’s festival, which runs June 22-27. Plus: where to watch ‘Syl Johnson: Any Way the Wind Blows.’

Documentaries

Documentary highlights from this year’s Roxbury International Film Festival

"Exposure," "Ubuntu," "Fighting for Respect: African American Soldiers in WWI," and "It’s Different in Chicago" are among the films screening this year, some of them in person and some online.