In recent years, downtown Bethesda has become a hot market for various gourmet cookies, and between large chains such as Crumbl, Levain, Insomnia and Maman, there doesn’t seem to be room for a new entrant....

Amid her worldwide “Eras Tour,” Taylor Swift has found a way to bring her must-see concert to those who can’t attend in person. With its international debut, her concert film, aptly titled “Taylor...

After the tepid reception of his 2020 prestige drama “Mank,” David Fincher remains unfazed returning to his methodical approach to filmmaking with Netflix’s “The Killer.” Based on a French...

With 25 feature films at 80, director Martin Scorsese has every reason to hit the brakes and admire his stamp on the world. However, in the twilight of his career, Scorsese’s 26th film, “Killers...

Screams and terror emerge from the screen as the pale light illuminates the audience's hand-covered eyes. Hiding behind popcorn and jumping in one’s seat are the hallmarks of well-done horror movie. ...

★★★ It’s 2055, and artificial intelligence is part of the human experience. It lives among people and works with them but poses their greatest threat. In “The Creator,” after American...

Ever since he spearheaded 2009’s inventive cinematic portrayal of “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” Wes Anderson has made clear his love of classic British children’s author Roald Dahl. Now, in 2023, Anderson...

★★★★ Most horror franchises are so ungrateful to be alive, but not “Saw,” not anymore.  After 19 years of “Saw” movies, “Saw X” resurrects the franchise by continuing its iconic...

★★★★★ When the legendary rock band Talking Heads first announced their concert film, no one could have imagined something as special as “Stop Making Sense.” Conceived to film their 1983-84...

Engines kick into high gear, pistons compress and cockpits turn into ovens — familiar but welcome sights for a film about the racetrack.  While “Gran Turismo” seems like another lackluster...

Nearly every family trip I’ve ever been on has included a visit to an art museum. Or two. Or ten. For years, my parents would drag my brother and I from one piece of modern art to the next, praising...

Thousands of liquor bottle labels and shards piled up, each intricately woven and sculptured within a textile. Crumpled and folded metal pieces sourced a recycling station from sculptor El Anatsui’s...