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Home theater: Films bring Paris to your living roomWith wanderlust on pause, movies offer a way to travel to far-off locales. Begin your journey with these films set in Paris.
Home theater: With games on hold, it’s sports films for the win (video)The Monitor’s film critic shares his top picks for movies and documentaries that capture the drama and pulse racing that accompany sporting events.
Home theater: Movies that live up to the books that inspired themMovies based on books often complement what’s on the page, rather than trying to replicate it. Our film critic shares his favorite adaptations.
- Home theater: Films that invoke the pleasures of summer
With no new blockbusters available, try films at home that embrace summertime – ones that express nostalgia for a place or time, or even a romance.
Pandemic, in park: Viewers pull up to drive-ins againDrive-ins are experiencing a resurgence, as the pandemic fuels nostalgia and owners see opportunities to go beyond just double features.
Home theater: A feast for foodies and film fansThe Monitor’s film critic suggests that movies featuring feasts – and interesting characters – can offer comfort to people stuck at home.
Home theater: Comedies to lighten your lockdownComedy films featuring Dustin Hoffman, Albert Brooks, and the Marx Brothers take you to a better place and keep you there.
The ExplainerWhen can I go see a movie? Hollywood and theaters ponder what’s next.As coronavirus restrictions ease, Hollywood and theater owners are weighing when to distribute movies and the timing on gathering indoors in groups.
Home theater: From ‘Brooklyn’ to ‘Little Women,’ settle in with Saoirse RonanFor a mini-festival at home, follow the roles of Oscar-nominated actress Saoirse Ronan, who most recently played Jo March in “Little Women.”
Home theater: See the world through the eyes of director Satyajit RayFor international fare during lockdown, start with Indian director Satyajit Ray, whose films, our critic says, express “what it means to be alive.”
Home theater: Escape into the joyous world of musicalsAudiences have often turned to musicals when times are especially tough. Here are three classics to try during lockdown.
Home theater: Spend quality time with the elegant Sidney PoitierFilm critic Peter Rainer notes that Hollywood great Sidney Poitier brought dignity and grace to virtually all of his roles.
Home theater: Hunker down with films starring Humphrey BogartThe Monitor’s film critic suggests Humphrey Bogart films for some much-needed movie balm.
Home theater: For diverting films while housebound, try HitchcockHitchcock’s Hollywood movies, including “North by Northwest,” are among those the Monitor’s film critic recommends for your shut-in playlist.
Home theater: Children’s films to delight the whole familySharing more screen time with family? Our critic’s latest list of comfort flicks shows that movies meant for kids can also charm the young at heart.
Home theater: Our critic offers his favorite feel-good flicksIn times of uncertainty, we value a good laugh. Film critic Peter Rainer offers a selection of his favorite feel-good movies to help.
Shelf love: Go behind the scenes with ‘The Booksellers’The documentary showcases fanatic dealers, but also reaffirms what bibliophiles know: The need for books is human.
Is another version of Austen’s ‘Emma’ worth your time? Yes.Autumn de Wilde’s engaging adaptation of Austen’s “Emma” honors love’s dizzying permutations, joining the ranks of memorable romantic movies.
Oscar watch: What makes a ‘truly astonishing’ performance?Standout acting in 2019 appeared in a range of films – “Luce,” “Diane,” “The Irishman” – not all of which are contenders in Sunday’s awards show.
