Date Night Picks

Christopher Nolan follows Odysseus across the whims of gods, mythological monsters, and trials that test both his cunning and his humanity on the long road back to Ithaca. Matt Damon leads with Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, and Lupita Nyong'o beside him, in sweeping adventure and fantasy made for the biggest screen you can find. It sits at 8.4 on IMDb, the kind of grand, atmospheric story that leaves the two of you talking long after.

Willem Dafoe plays a post office worker whose long-forgotten book of poetry suddenly finds a circle of adoring young bohemians, led by their alluring heroine, Gloria. It is a tender drama about attention, authenticity, and the ache of a second chance, and it holds 93% on Rotten Tomatoes. Screenings are scarce this week, so plan your evening around it if this gentle gem calls to you.