Watch List Weekly Recap 4/21/23

Why you can't hear your TV, Boston's best film festival turns 20, and a round-up of new movies in theaters and on demand.

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Do you turn on the subtitles when you watch TV all the time now? I thought so. Paid subscribers got an in-depth discussion of why this is so, why it’s not your ears that are the problem, and what you can do about it.

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For my New England readers, a reminder that the best little film festival in Boston starts next week, allowing you an early look at some of the year’s best movies.

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And for the Friday round-up of new releases, a talented young filmmaker swings big and just misses, two great documentaries available on demand, and more.

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