David DeWitt

Mark Raso’s first feature, Copenhagen, takes on a taboo — great for high-stakes storytelling, if it’s not used to generate empty shock. Worry not: His absorbing film has a delicate nuance that will linger after the popcorn’s gone.

The innovative fictional narrative, woven throughout, demonstrates that many of these young actors have learned their lessons well.

What “NOW” does well is explain why these actors love the place- and time-bound quality of live theater, most evident in the troupe’s stop at the ancient Greek theater of Epidaurus.

The Ghosts in Our Machine is a compelling movie, but its argument expands without deepening.

If the result sometimes feels like a sedate lecture, the global journey strongly enlivens the lesson; it’s fascinating how alike and how different cities can be, and more fascinating to imagine what they may become.

A stirring documentary directed with narrative depth and unguarded heart.

What Bridegroom celebrates is not simply gay rights; it’s the human spirit.

Mr. Hawking — no shy and retiring genius, he — has star quality that he lets shine, whatever the limitations of its packaging.

What lingers is the affectionate sense of family and place. Modest goals accomplished.

Yes, the animated opening sequence has a professional polish that the rest of the film lacks, but the documentary’s chosen angle is meaningful: The world of autism is as diverse as the nation.

There’s nothing flashy about The Romeows the film or the Romeows the men, but what they’ve created — their life’s art — matters.

A mindblower of a mockumentary, Colossus will leave you reeling in the best of ways, dizzy from a rock ’n’ roll Tilt-A-Whirl that swirls with duplicity and hilarity.

The Secret Disco Revolution, however limited, is one smart documentary. It’s so clever that it makes fun of itself.

Fame High, a timely plug for arts education, does what its subjects hope to do: it opens our hearts and entertains with truth.