At first glance, then, “Hemingway,” which debuts Monday, April 5, 8–10 p.m. EDT on PBS and lasts a mere six hours, may not appear as ambitious as the auteur’s other efforts. Yet it’s his most extensive portrait of an individual, two hours longer than 2001’s “Mark Twain.”
‘Hemingway,’ April 5, PBS
Movie: ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’
The goal of a film bearing the title “Godzilla vs. Kong” (Warner Bros.) would seem to be simple enough. Set the iconic beasts raging at each other until at least one Asian city has been devastated, then roll the credits.
‘The Irregulars,’ streaming, Netflix
Netflix dips into the Holmes canon again with “The Irregulars” an eight episodes of the crime drama streaming now.
Movie review: ‘Resurrection’ on Discovery+
“Though its tone is sometimes overheated, this is a handsomely done dramatization of the most essential period in human history.”
Movie: ‘Nobody’
Clever but morally misguided, “Nobody” (Universal) is a bloody action flick that’s suitable for no one.
Documentary and allegory: Director says star of ‘Francesco’ is humanity
The new film, “Francesco,” is a story about humanity and its struggles today and presents Pope Francis as “an amazing, humble human being,” who is trying to teach people how to build a better world.
Movie: ‘A Week Away’
A musical romance with an evangelical Christian twist, “A Week Away” (Netflix) could be described as “High School Musical” meets summer camp.
‘Operation Varsity Blues,’ streaming, Netflix
“Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admission Scandal,” offers extended exchanges of dialogue about the notorious scam it explores.