Imagination beats budget in ‘The Blue Trail,’ a scrappy sci-fi dystopia about an elder on the run

Tereza is right to be worried. In this not-so-distant future Brazil, these honors given to the elderly and impoverished serve the same cruel purpose as the yellow stars Jews were forced to wear under Hitler. They signify that Tereza is no longer seen as a person, but simply as a number – her age, 77 – and will be sent to a retirement facility that is essentially a one-way trip. While the benefit to others isn’t stated, it seems likely someone younger will take over her home and job.

‘Fantasy Life’ is a dream come true for fans of bracingly adult relationship comedies

Sarah Shear plays Sam, a man constantly on edge and prone to anxiety, even to the point of fainting after losing his job. He struggles to open up, even to his experienced and understanding therapist (played brilliantly by Judd Hirsch). When the therapist’s wife, Andrea Martin, impulsively asks him to babysit her three granddaughters – dismissing any potential issues by mentioning they know his parents – Sam finds himself in the home of David, a successful musician (Alessandra Nivola), and Dianne, an unemployed and reserved actress (Amanda Peet).

Tiffany Day thought her career was over. Then she found her truest sound yet

Twenty-six-year-old artist Aries, originally from Wichita, is gaining a lot of attention with the release of her second album, “Halo,” a vibrant addition to the hyperpop genre. Her new songs have already been streamed millions of times on Spotify. After building a following online, she signed a record deal last year. Most recently, she spent the last month touring the U.S. and Canada on the Glass Jaw World Tour, finishing up the tour at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, where she now lives.