Movie: Tick Tick Boom

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s directorial movie debut focuses on the semi-autobiographical story of playwright Jonathan Larson (“Rent”). Turning 30 and frustrated that he’s yet to realize his artistic dreams, Larson is fiercely determined to achieve them, even as his closest friends abandon theirs for mundane jobs. Starring Andrew Garfield, Robin de Jesús, Alexandra Shipp, Joshua Henry, Judith Light and Vanessa Hudgens. Rated PG-13. Running Time: 1 hour, 55 minutes.