Movies Update: ‘In the Heights’ and More

Plus, the splashy return of the Tribeca Festival.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story June 11, 2021 By Mekado Murphy Movies Editor Hey, movie fans! It's beginning to look a lot like summer. "In the Heights," the vibrant film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway musical is now in theaters. It's also on HBO Max, but our critic, A.O. Scott, thinks this is one that should be seen on the big screen with an audience. We spoke to the director Jon M. Chu about the dazzling opening sequence, we talked with the creative minds behind the film, including Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes, and we covered the film's premiere, in Washington Heights, as part of the Tribeca Festival. About that festival, after a hiatus because of the pandemic, the event has come roaring back for its 20th anniversary edition, with screenings in all five boroughs. We spoke to the festival's organizers about what it took to bring it back. Additionally, there are plenty of other movie options, both in theaters and at home, to keep you busy. Paramount+ has a new Mark Wahlberg sci-fi thriller, "Infinite." Netflix also dabbles in sci-fi this week with "Awake." It also has an animated comedy, "Wish Dragon." And for fans of the 2018 "Peter Rabbit," a sequel ("The Runaway") has made it to screens. Or if you'd just like to get lost in a world of dystopia, we recommend these five science-fiction movies you can stream now. Enjoy the movies! Macall Polay/Warner Bros. Critic's Pick 'In the Heights' Review: In Dreams Begin Responsibilities Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical comes to the screen as an exuberant and heartfelt party, directed by Jon M. Chu and starring Anthony Ramos. By A.O. Scott Maged Nader Critic's Notebook All Together Now for Tribeca Festival's 20th Anniversary Edition After last year's edition was postponed amid the pandemic, the event returns in person with a crowd-pleasing lineup brimming with stories of community. By Natalia Winkelman Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT MOVIE REVIEWS Peter Mountain/Paramount+ 'Infinite' Review: Stuck in a Loop Antoine Fuqua's formulaic reincarnation thriller is weighed down by déjà vu. By Devika Girish Peter H. Stranks/Netflix 'Awake' Review: Eyes Wide Open Humanity may lose the ability to sleep in this Netflix sci-fi thriller, but rest assured viewers won't have this problem. By Elisabeth Vincentelli Sony Pictures 'Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway' Review: Rabbit Redux This sassy sequel, with James Corden as the voice of Peter Rabbit, snarks at itself while also snarking at viewers. By Ben Kenigsberg Daniel Miller/Greenwich Entertainment 'Sublet' Review: A Less-Than-Intrepid Traveler A strait-laced fictional New York Times writer meets a freewheeling younger man in this low-key gay romance from Israel. By Beatrice Loayza Netflix 'Wish Dragon' Review: 'Aladdin' Goes to Shanghai, Sort Of John Cho, as Long the dragon, does his best Robin Williams impression in this film animation about a teenage boy who releases him from a magic teapot. By Natalia Winkelman TriCoast Entertainment 'Domino: Battle of the Bones' Review: Juicing Up the Game This comedy tries to turn the humble pastime of dominoes into an action-packed championship sport. By Teo Bugbee IFC Films 'Holler' Review: Escaping a Life of Scraps In Nicole Riegel's feature debut, Jessica Barden stars as an Ohio teenager who strips buildings of metal to earn cash. By Ben Kenigsberg Magnet 'Censor' Review: Dirty Work A 1980s film censor loses her grip on reality in this VHS-inspired horror movie. By Jeannette Catsoulis Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT ANATOMY OF A SCENE Macall Polay/Warner Bros. Anatomy of a Scene Watch Anthony Ramos Perform in 'In the Heights' The director Jon. M. Chu narrates a musical sequence from the film. By Mekado Murphy NEWS & FEATURES Paramount Pictures Four Secrets About 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' As Steven Spielberg's classic adventure celebrates its 40th anniversary, here are behind-the-scenes stories of dizzy rats, raucous boulders and friendly flies. By Amy Nicholson Nina Westervelt for The New York Times 'In the Heights' Premiere Celebrates the Neighborhood That Started It All As throngs of residents watched, the stars of the movie, set in Washington Heights, walked a sunny yellow carpet outside the United Palace. By Sandra E. Garcia Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images North America The Tribeca Festival Is Back, Happy to Restart Along With the City The annual event, which has dropped "film" from its name, began after 9/11, as part of New York City's comeback. Can it stage an encore this month? By Sarah Bahr Jerome Favre/EPA, via Shutterstock China's Censorship Widens to Hong Kong's Vaunted Film Industry, With Global Implications The city's government said it would block the distribution of films that are deemed to undermine national security, bringing the territory more in line with mainland Chinese rules. By Raymond Zhong STREAMING Well Go USA Five Science-Fiction Movies to Stream Now From "Undergods" to "Greenland," a selection of world-altering films to keep you guessing. By Elisabeth Vincentelli Sony Pictures Classics The Best Movies on Amazon Prime Video Right Now New films, and classics, just keep coming, but you don't have to drill down to find the finest selections to stream. We'll do the heavy lifting. You press play. By Jason Bailey Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT CRITICS' PICKS Critic's Pick 'Undine' Review: Love In and Out of the Water Paula Beer and Franz Rogowski, who made an impression in 2019's "Transit," are reunited by the director Christian Petzold for this adaptation of a European myth. By Glenn Kenny Critic's Pick 'Slow Machine' Review: What Do Paranoid Actresses Dream Of? Joe DeNardo and Paul Felten craft a mysterious New York thriller with mumblecore sensibilities. By Kristen Yoonsoo Kim How are we doing? We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please email thoughts and suggestions to moviesupdate@nytimes.com. Like this email? Forward it to your friends, and let them know they can sign up here. Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Movies Update from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. 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