This time of year isn’t the best one for movies. The Oscar contenders were released at the end of last year and start of this year, and the summer blockbusters won’t be in theaters for months. Yet you can find a gem here and there. The slow season gives smaller films a better chance to shine. My top pick for this weekend is just such a film. “Bill Cunningham New York” is a documentary — normally the kiss of death for a movie unless it features Al Gore or penguins. This lively film introduces us to the man who chronicles Manhattan street style for the Sunday New York Times. In profiling the 80-something Cunningham, the film touches on art and life, freedom and commitment. My review for the film is on the Movies page.

“Certified Copy” would have gotten more attention had it featured Robert De Niro, who was at one point reportedly ready to star. The lovely Juliette Binoche might get some attention for this film, in English, French and Italian, that cleverly but confusingly explores authenticity in both art and life. “Win Win” should have been the best film opening this weekend, but Thomas McCarthy, director of masterpieces “The Station Agent” and “The Visitor,” has let us down with this dramedy starring Paul Giamatti as a down-on-his-luck lawyer given a chance to redeem himself.