CONSPIRACY
The new Netflix true crime docuseries” Murder Among the Mormons” investigates a series of pipe bombings and murders—and supposed documents that could shatter Mormonism.
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CAPTIVITY
With interviews and undercover footage, the new Discovery+ doc “The Walrus and the Whistleblower” explores the disturbing case of the world’s most famous captive walrus.
THE HAUNTING
Filmmaker Keith Thomas’ feature directorial debut—from the studio behind “The Babadook”—explores the reverberations of past trauma in an Orthodox Jewish community.
ALL OVER THE PLACE
The latest from the Russo brothers, whose impressive ‘Avengers: Endgame” is the highest-grossing film ever, is all style and precious little substance.
PRIDE AND GLORY
The documentary sees the Brazilian football legend look back on his World Cup highs and off-pitch lows (political neutrality), painting a portrait of a singular sports genius.
SYSTEMIC
The Swedish drama “Beartown,” premiering Feb. 22, opens with a mysterious shooting before taking viewers into a dangerous ice hockey culture dominated by entitled men.
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STRANGE BEDFELLOWS
The new documentary “’Til Kingdom Come” examines the deeply cynical Israel-Christian Evangelical partnership—one exacerbated by the Trump administration. Plus: an exclusive scene.
DISORDERRR
The singer opens up about his new activism documentary “Truth to Power,” the Armenian Genocide, the future of System of a Down, and their drummer’s support of Trump.
THE STING
The new Discovery+ documentary “Attack of the Murder Hornets” details how scientists and sleuths helped hunt down the dangerous new apex predators.
LOOK AT ME
The new horror film ‘Shook,’ premiering on Shudder, attempts to expose the empty narcissism of influencers. But it mostly plays itself.
