‘Great Freedom’ paints a haunting portrait of an imprisoned gay man
The Austrian drama was shortlisted for an Oscar for best international feature.
Nicolas Cage lifts ‘Unbearable Weight’ into comedy heaven
Nicolas Cage plays a fictionalized version of himself in the clever meta-comedy 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent'
Violence and revenge define and ultimately undercut ‘The Northman’
Alexander Skarsgard plays a Viking on a quest to avenge the death of his father (Ethan Hawke).
Get ready for Asesinato, because they won’t
The purposely unrehearsed hardcore band brings its feral sound to Slash Run.
3 concerts to catch in the D.C. area over the next several days
Mndsgn, Hovvy and Saba perform.
Zev Feldman’s lifelong love affair with record stores
The Grammy-nominated producer will be at Joe's Record Paradise with limited-edition releases on Record Store Day.
‘The Bad Guys’ is a good movie: A heist flick with humor and heart
As the lupine leader of a criminal gang, Sam Rockwell leads a voice cast that also features Marc Maron, Craig Robinson and Awkwafina.
Folk-opera take on sci-fi novel comes to town, after a long gestation
"Parable of the Sower," a folk-opera adaptation of Octavia Butler's 1993 sci-fi novel created by Toshi Reagon and Bernice Johnson Reagon, has uncanny resonance with current events.
DC Chi Pie is heaven sent: Deep dish pizza with a local touch
The Capitol Heights pizzeria proved to be a higher calling for the family-run business.
How the co-owners of Others Coffee would spend a perfect day in D.C.
Ashley May and Brian Raupp launched their small roastery during the pandemic.
Phillips Collection show commemorates victims of domestic violence
Puerto Rico-born, Washington-based artist Marta Pérez García's installation "Restos-Traces" commemorates victims of domestic violence with hand-formed paper figures.
Visiting the pandas at the National Zoo? Here’s some expert advice.
Tips on viewing spots, feeding times and events as the National Zoo celebrates 50 years of giant pandas.
The best things to do in the D.C. area the week of April 14-20
This weekend features a pink-hued festival along the Anacostia, a celebration of women in hip-hop and a virtual discussion about the end of the universe.
Round House’s Russia-set play blends high tech and timeliness
Inspired by true events, the play “We Declare You a Terrorist …” uses digital projection to tell a tale set in 2002 and today.
Experimental singer Juana Molina takes listeners into a visual world
The experimental musician will perform at Union Stage.
‘The Rose Maker’ is a crowd-pleasing bagatelle. And so what?
Gentle humanism is at the heart of this formulaic, flower-centric French dramedy.
‘Father Stu’ biopic plays like an ad for Mark Wahlberg’s piety
Mark Wahlberg stars in a faith-based biopic inspired by the life of Catholic priest Stuart Long.
Indigo De Souza brings her life-or-death love songs to D.C.
The singer-songwriter will perform at the Black Cat.
Gustavo Dudamel documentary paints an off-key yet transfixing portrait
Gustavo Dudamel makes for a compelling subject in "¡Viva Maestro!," even if Theodore Braun's documentary struggles to address the sociopolitical strife in the conductor's native Venezuela.
4 concerts to catch in the D.C. area over the next several days
Cat Power, Lorde, Blkvapor and Greet Death perform.