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‘Gran Turismo’

This dazzling race-car drama about a real-life gamer-turned-driver is director Neill Blomkamp's best film.
‘Bottoms’

Emma Seligman's over-the-top, wild ride of a high school comedy is a gonzo gay 'Fight Club' meets 'Heathers.'
‘The Equalizer 3’

Denzel Washington leans on his star charisma once again in Antoine Fuqua's brutal vigilante sequel.
‘Slotherhouse’

Matthew Goodhue's killer sloth creature feature isn't funny or scary enough to justify its thin premise.

‘One Piece’

Netflix's live-action adaptation of the manga is loyal to a fault.
‘Ahsoka’

A transcendent experience for lifelong fans.
‘Power Book IV: Force’

Season 2 transforms with a ruthless performance from Joseph Sikora.
‘Only Murders in the Building’

Meryl Streep steals the spotlight.

‘Utopia’

Travis Scott's long-delayed album, featuring Beyoncé, Drake and the Weeknd, was worth the wait.
‘Austin’

Post Malone goes full pop star, turning his vices into the stuff of pure synth-pop in his fifth studio album.
‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’

Hayley Williams, Fall Out Boy and Taylor Swift's grandmother are featured vocalists in the new Vault Tracks.
‘You’re the One’

Rhiannon Giddens returns to original songs and essential American sounds with her first solo album in six years.

‘Dr. Semmelweis’

Mark Rylance's compelling performance outshines an overworked bio-drama.
‘Into the Woods’

A tour for Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece brings Broadway brilliance to LA's Ahmanson.
‘Just for Us’

Alex Edelman's Broadway stand-up show is irresistible.
‘Once Upon a One More Time’

Britney Spears hits push Broadway princesses to break free of fairy tales.