comedy

Perhaps Emily Dickinson was right when she wrote that “Hope is the thing with feathers.” That’s a conclusion one might reach, in any case, from reading Sigrid Nunez’s probing, delightful and masterful new novel, “The Vulnerables,” whose most endearing character is an erudite green parrot named Eureka.

It’s a shame that we have to say goodbye to the cast of “Sex Education” under such dismal circumstances; their disastrous yet droll teenage antics were always fun to behold. But seeing the characters reach such promising points in their life is just as fulfilling, even if the finale leaves much to be desired.

Through its witty and clever use of magical realism, “Problemista” highlights the absurdity of the immigration system without dampening the mood.

When an original film such as “No Hard Feelings” hits theaters, it's impossible to look away — and with an intriguing premise and a priceless execution, this comedy is one to tune into.

With every twist and turn, “Joy Ride” manages to conjure up unique and provocative gags that are as fresh as they are hilarious.

“The Lost King,” a dramatization of Langley’s relentless hunt for Richard’s final resting place, is a charming (if slow-paced) dramedy that follows a lone woman’s challenge against the academics that wished to ignore her and the erroneous beliefs of a controversial king.

"A joke given by life will always be funny; therefore, those who don’t laugh at it are either too proud or too stupid."

In its own unmemorable way, the movie spends two hours hammering the same point home: justice without loyalty is hell, which is true enough.

The line between performance and truth in “The Rehearsal” is delicate, but perhaps all that matters is the series’ verisimilitude. It feels real; all of it, the rehearsals just as much as the purported realities.