Shed some light on what it's like to twirl and leap for a major ballet company and see how a housekeeper's daughter brings chaos to the life of a family in Brazil. This week, Up to Date's indie, foreign and documentary film critics have a few treats — but no tricks — for your Halloween weekend.
Cynthia Haines
Coming Home, PG-13
- The affect the Chinese Cultural Revolution has on a Chinese family
The Second Mother, R (Portuguese with English subtitles)
- Brazilian housekeeper's daughter moves in and causes havoc.
Goodnight Mommy, R, (German with English subtitles)
- Twin boys doubt the woman who claims to be their mother is telling the truth.
Steve Walker
Truth, R
- Cate Blanchett gives a fiery performance as the 60 Minutes producer behind the story that led to Dan Rather's departure from CBS.
The Second Mother, R (Portuguese with English subtitles)
- Funny and trenchant Brazilian film about how a domestic worker's daughter shakes up the family her mother works for
A Ballerina's Tale, not rated
- Documentary about Misty Copeland's journey to her historic principal dancer status with American Ballet Theatre