Welcome to our weekly guide to movies arriving in Valley theaters. These are the latest films that the azcentral critics saw. Check out their thoughts below.

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'The Art of Self-Defense'

Jesse Eisenberg plays Casey, a man who enlists at a dojo under the charismatic Sensei (Alessandro Nivola) to learn self-defense after he is randomly attacked in the dark comedy "The Art of Self-Defense" (4.5 stars). Randy Cordova says "the dialogue often is wildly funny and all delivered in the same numbing drone. It’s weirdly hypnotic and hilarious at the same time."

'The Farewell'

"The Farewell" (4 stars) is based on a real lie that writer and director Lulu Wang was part of. Chinese-born, American-raised Billi (Awkwafina) wants to tell her beloved grandmother Nai Nai that she's dying, but her family encourages her to keep it a secret. Samantha Incorvaia says "the idea of keeping the secret appears to be a black-and-white issue going in. But by the end, things are more gray."

'Into the Ashes'

Luke Grimes stars as a man who is conflicted with running on a new path of crime like his past or confronting his enemies to pay for their sins in "Into the Ashes" (2 stars). Scott Craven says "there is never any doubt where this is going, and the film takes far too long to get there."

'The Lion King'

With a star-studded cast including Donald Glover, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Beyoncé and James Earl Jones, "The Lion King" (3.5 stars) brings familiar faces to life in an all-new remake. Incorvaia says "audiences are going to have fun. However, there are moments that don't connect, which is surprising because of how engaging the highs are."

Good movies still playing

'Pokémon Detective Pikachu': After finding a talking Pikachu (voiced by Ryan Reynolds), Tim (Justice Smith) discovers secrets behind his dad's sudden death.

'John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum': Ultimate assassin John Wick (Keanu Reeves) is back, this time on the run after killing a member of the international assassins guild.

'The Biggest Little Farm': Documentarian John Chester follows his and his wife's efforts over several years to develop a sustainable farm.

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'Rocketman': Starring Taron Egerton and Richard Madden, this film is a surreal retelling of famous singer Elton John's emerging years.

'Yesterday': Himesh Patel is the only man on Earth who remembers John, Paul, George and Ringo after a power outage wipes everyone's memory of The Beatles.

'Maiden':  A documentary about the first all-female crew to compete in Whitbread Round the World Race in 1989.

'Spider-Man: Far From Home': After the events of "Avengers: Endgame," Peter Parker doesn't know what to do as Spider-Man despite Nick Fury's demand for help with elemental baddies. Besides, he has a European class trip and a chance to romantically pursue MJ (Zendaya) to worry about, too.

'Too Late to Die Young': Chilean writer-director Dominga Sotomayor brings details from her own memory to deliver this drama.

'Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am': This documentary explores the life and work of the legendary author.

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