At the movies
“Buena Vista Social Club:
Adios” (PG): Documentarian Lucy Walker tells the story of the Cuban band’s remarkable success after the release of its breakthrough 1997 album, and some of the musicians reflect on their careers. With Manuel “Guajiro” Mirabal, Guajirito Mirabal and Ibrahim Ferrer. In limited release.
“The Commune” (Unrated):
A romantic affair threatens the idealistic cooperative an upscale Copenhagen couple establish in their home. With Ulrich Thomsen, Trine Dyrholm and Fares Fares. Co-written and directed by Thomas Vinterberg. In limited release.
“Long Strange Trip” (Unrated):
How the Grateful Dead became one of the most popular and successful live acts in rock ’n’ roll is explained in this documentary, featuring Jerry Garcia, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh and Bob Weir. Directed by Amir Bar-Lev. (Friday night only in select theaters, then streaming on Amazon, beginning June 2.)
“War Machine” (Unrated):
A four-star U.S. general (Brad Pitt) is ordered to end the country’s involvement in Afghanistan. With Ben Kingsley, Tilda Swinton and Anthony Michael Hall. Written and directed by David Michôd, based on a book by Michael Hastings.
Expanding “Paris Can Wait”:
A Frenchman restores a neglected American woman’s love for life. With Diane Lane, Arnaud Viard and Alec Baldwin. Written and directed by Eleanor Coppola.
New on DVD
“Logan” “Get Out” “The Great Wall” “Rock Dog” “My Life as a Zucchini” “XX” “Call the Midwife: Season Six” “I Am Heath Ledger” “Max 2: White House Hero” “Outsiders — Season 2”