Keith McMillan    The genre’s th anniversary year ends with documentaries featuring Little Brother, Black Sheep and J Dilla pushing the art form forward and showcasing its depth and growth.

Gene Park    Baldur’s Gate ’ and Alan Wake ’ won big, but ads, announcements and awards are a muddled blend.

Thomas Floyd    The s spin on As You Like It leans on the Fab Four’s hits and lots of slapstick to delight at the Shakespeare Theatre.

Washington Post Staff    What’s available on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Prime Video and more in May and June.

Thomas Floyd    The American Archive of Public Broadcasting has made more than, hours of Harry Shearer’s satirical news program Le Show available for public access.

Celia Wren    Michele Lowe’s moving one person play has it world premiere at the Edlavitch D.C. Jewish Community Center.

Thomas Floyd    Swept Away, a roots rock musical now at Arena Stage, proves itself worthy of a Broadway voyage.

Luis Melgar    The traditional Christmas song Silent Night has been covered by thousands of artists, including Taylor Swift, Mariah Carey, Johnny Cash and Frank Sinatra.

Gene Park    The former games console maker is reviving Crazy Taxi, Shinobi, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage and Jet Set Radio.

Missy Khamvongsa    The, square foot immersive experience takes families into Disney’s Encanto, where kids can explore, sing and dance their way through the casita from the hit animated film.

Herb Scribner    Rapper Young Thug’s racketeering trial began this week. Here’s what you need to know about the trial and opening statements.

Fritz Hahn, Sophia Solano, Adele Chapin, Chris Kelly, Mark Jenkins    This week brings classic holiday events and a few that are a little less traditional.

Michael Andor Brodeur    The most engrossing shows ran the gamut, from a flock of Madama Butterflies’ and Washington National Opera premiere of Blue’ to Rene Orth’s Days in a Madhouse.’

Mark Jenkins    Three exhibits with similar themes, depictions of African animals with human characteristics, and abstract paintings and sculptures combine in intriguing ways

Gene Park    Dredge,’ Final Fantasy ,’ Lies of P’ and Baldur’s Gate ’ all make our critic’s list of the best games of the year.