A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

Awards-season darling "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" sees cynical journalist Lloyd Vogel (Matthew Rhys) reluctantly penning a profile on Fred Rogers (Tom Hanks), the gentle, unflappable host of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." As Vogel's brusque demeanor clashes with Rogers' serene empathy, the film charts the gradual erosion of Vogel's cynicism. Hanks's performance is a masterclass in understatement, his Rogers a soothing presence that challenges Vogel—and the audience—to confront their own vulnerabilities.