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‘Ad Vitam’ Review: High Stakes and Paragliding

Lean, fast and furious action movies may look simple on the surface but they’re hard to pull off, as this new French import demonstrates.

Skiing Palisades Tahoe, California’s ‘Big, Powdery Playground’

The resort in the Sierra Nevada, known for its challenging terrain, has cool, swagger and a long history. A first-timer is tested by its slopes...

Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now

In this month’s sci-fi picks, time loops, zombie apocalypses and robot/dog friendships.

6 Mountains Where You Can Ski for $100 or Less

The average price of a single-day lift ticket at a destination ski resort in the U.S. is $250, but there are plenty of smaller areas...

‘Our Little Secret’ and More New Holiday Movies to Stream

From “Our Little Secret” to “The Merry Gentlemen,” a roundup of several holiday movies to stream this season.

Review: ‘We Are Your Robots,’ Still Tuning Up

In Ethan Lipton’s musings on A.I., Mozart has a place alongside humpback whales.

Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include a heart-wrenching animated Filipino film, a yeasty savior and the return of Carrie-Anne Moss.

In ‘Music City’ and ‘Babe,’ Existential Battles of the Heart and Soul

Bedlam’s country music show is a rollicking good time. But the New Group’s production of “Babe,” starring Marisa Tomei, is a frustrating one-act lacking cohesion.

‘Sabbath Queen’ Review: Capturing the Act of Questioning

Sandi DuBowski’s documentary about Rabbi Amichai Lau-Levie observes the making of a Jewish identity.

Review: ‘We Live in Cairo’ Falls Short of Being Revolutionary

Egyptians stand up to their government in a play that excels in its design but rings hollow when its subtext and character development are scrutinized.