If you prefer the light of a movie theater to sunshine, Up to Date's indie, foreign and documentary film critics have some suggestions for your light sources this weekend.
Cynthia Haines
Clouds of Sils Maria, R
- A veteran actress confronts ageism.
Ex Machina, R
- A young computer programmer is hired to test a new type of artificial intelligence.
Seymour: An Introduction, PG
- Inspirational documentary by Ethan Hawke about 88-year-old pianist and teacher Seymour Bernstein
Steve Walker
The Salt of the Earth, PG-13
- Documentary about how acclaimed photographer Sebastiao Salgado gets the shots he gets
The Wrecking Crew, PG
- The beat goes on in this catchy documentary about the session musicians who appeared on the greatest hits of '60s rock and roll.
While We're Young, R
- Sharply observed comedy about getting older in a New York City that prizes the young.
Bob Butler
Ex Machina, R
- A science fiction story reminiscent of The Island of Dr. Moreau.
The Salt of the Earth, PG-13
- Photographer Sebastião Salgado has a style that is uniquely his own.
Seymour: An Introduction, PG
- You don’t have to be a pianist to appreciate this story of a piano teacher.