‘Spoiler Alert’: This tear-jerker earns its tissues
Jim Parsons and Ben Aldridge star in a romantic dramedy based on Michael Ausiello’s memoir of life with husband Kit Cowan.
By Kristen Page-Kirby‘Loudmouth’: Rev. Al Sharpton reflects on a career as a ‘blowup man’
The Baptist minister, civil rights activist and talk show host has made it his life’s work to call attention to racism and racially motivated violence.
By Michael O'Sullivan‘2nd Chance’ doc is part quirky portrait, part gotcha journalism
Richard Davis, the inventor of the bulletproof vest, is the subject of Ramin Bahrani’s less than wholly satisfying film.
By Pat PaduaHow Jason Berry of Knead Hospitality would spend a perfect day in D.C.
Berry and his husband, Michael Reginbogin, founded the hospitality conglomerate in 2015.
By Stephanie WilliamsNan Goldin, through the lens of her own art and activism
In ‘All the Beauty and the Bloodshed,’ documentarian Laura Poitras presents a compelling, if one-sided, portrait of photographer Nan Goldin.
By Mark JenkinsZ&Z Manoushe is a family-run bakery dedicated to a taste of home
At Z&Z Manoushe Bakery, brothers Danny and Johnny Dubbaneh specialize in Levantine flatbreads.
By Tim CarmanWhere to watch the U.S. play the Netherlands on Saturday
Here's where to watch the U.S. take on the Netherlands with passionate fans, big screens, drink specials and free hot dogs.
By Fritz Hahn‘Emancipation’: A spectacle of suffering or sanctimonious self-regard?
Will Smith plays a man feeing the horrors of slavery in Antoine Fuqua’s Civil War chase film.
By Ann HornadayHow to survive Dec. 3, the most festive day of the holiday season
Between parades, concerts, pop-up markets, crafting sessions and family activities, Saturday is packed with things to do. Here's a guide to your options.
By Fritz Hahn‘Violent Night’: Deck the halls with buckets of blood
David Harbour plays a decidedly un-jolly Santa Claus in this violent, noirish and occasionally hilarious home-invasion thriller.
By Pat PaduaBeau Young Prince is all about changing the mood
The D.C. rapper is performing at Songbyrd on Dec. 2.
By Chris KellyNice Breeze isn’t an indie rock band so much as a paradox machine
The trio performs at the Runaway in support of its noisy new album ‘Divide the Sky.’
By Chris Richards4 concerts to catch in the D.C. area over the next several days
Breland, Mickey Darling, the Motet and Tauk Moore, and Maneskin perform.
By Haben KelatiAt Round House Theatre, a literally magical ‘Tempest’
Produced in collaboration with the Folger, Shakespeare’s sorcery-centric play is directed and adapted by Aaron Posner and the magician Teller.
By Celia Wren‘The Corridors of Power’: A devastating look at genocide and inaction
Dror Moreh’s latest documentary examines the often disheartening political calculus that goes into decisions about how to respond to violence.
By Michael O'SullivanHow comedian Sylvia Traymore Morrison would spend a perfect day in D.C.
The veteran comic is starring in the one-woman show “The Return of Jackie Moms Mabley” at the Carlyle Room.
By Thomas FloydGhostburger, that pandemic pop-up, is now ready for its close-up
The owners behind Espita and Las Gemelas created the burger pop-up to generate income during the pandemic. Ghostburger is now a permanent part of the Shaw scene.
By Tim CarmanThe best things to do in the D.C. area the week of Nov. 25-30
Holiday season gets underway with tree lightings, markets and concerts, but don't overlook film fests and D.C. Cocktail Week.
By Fritz Hahn, Sophia Solano, Adele Chapin and Chris KellyWhat to watch with your kids: ‘Strange World’ and more
Common Sense's Media's guide to this week's family movies and TV shows.
4 concerts to catch in the D.C. area over the next several days
Mary Prankster, Dominic Fike, Amber Mark and Nikki Lane perform.
By Chris Kelly