Is this the cure to male loneliness?

Tim Robinson, left, and Paul Rudd in “Friendship.”Credit…Spencer Pazer/A24

‘Friendship’

Tim Robinson stars as Craig, a lonely, awkward suburban dad who develops an obsession with the effortlessly cool Austin (Paul Rudd) in this comedy directed by Andrew DeYoung.

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Critic’s Pick

A once-in-a-lifetime opus.

Zhao Tao in “Caught by the Tides,” directed by Jia Zhangke.Credit…Sideshow and Janus Films

‘Caught by the Tides’

Directed by Jia Zhangke, this sweeping drama follows a woman and her lover across decades as China changes rapidly around them.

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A bit too al dente.

From left, Lorraine Bracco, Talia Shire, Brenda Vaccaro and Vince Vaughn in “Nonnas.”Credit…Jeong Park/Netflix

‘Nonnas’

After his mother’s death, Joe (Vince Vaughn) decides to honor her memory by opening a restaurant staffed by Italian grandmas in this comedy directed by Stephen Chbosky.

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A killer crop that doesn’t yield much.

Frendo the Clown wreaks havoc in “Clown in a Cornfield.”Credit…Shauna Townley/RLJE/Shudder