the princess bride
Action/Adventure, Comedy, Romance
The Princess Bride

‘The Princess Bride’ reminds us that perfect people don’t always find perfect love. But imperfect relationships are where lasting love …

Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
That Christmas

‘That Christmas’ comes with sweet messages. But there are a still a couple of “presents” here that won’t fit snugly …

Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
My Neighbor Totoro

This rereleased 1988 Studio Ghibli classic is strange and lovely in all the right ways.

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy
Hitpig!

There’s nothing super egregious about Hitpig. But it’s largely predicated on toilet humor and slapstick violence that little kids will …

a Christmas story
Comedy
A Christmas Story

Though not free of content concerns, ‘A Christmas Story’ is a heartfelt ode to family, childhood wonder and the joy …

Drama
Conclave

This fictional film about the political struggle of electing a new Pope replaces faith with a worldly agenda.

Drama
Here

Some will find Here’s creative conceit and content a bit tough to embrace. But the payoff hits home like a …

out of my mind
Drama
Out of My Mind

Disney’s ‘Out of My Mind’ is a heartfelt story about the difficulties of cerebral palsy and the beauty of familial …

spellbound
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Musical, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Spellbound

Spellbound turned out to be a bit of a letdown.

Biography/History, Drama, War
Blitz

Blitz has all the ingredients of a prestige, awards-season drama. But at the end of the day it’s a simple …

awesomest christmas ever
Comedy
Awesomest Christmas Ever

There’s some feel-good family magic in this Hallmark-like tale. But a surprising amount of suggestive content means ‘Awesomest Christmas Ever’ …

Animation, Kids, Musical, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
An Almost Christmas Story

Disney+’s Christmas special is a sweet little fable that feels, on its surface, like just a secular confection. But let’s …

Action/Adventure, Horror, Mystery/Suspense
Monster Summer

‘Monster Summer’ delivers lightweight ‘Goosebumps’-style fare with an evil witch twist and … there’s also Mel Gibson.

Biography/History, Christian, Drama, Sports
Average Joe

‘Average Joe’ delivers an inspirational, gritty portrait of a man fueled by faith who refuses to discard his beliefs when …

Christian, Drama, Romance
Someone Like You

Karen Kingsbury’s bestselling novel weaves themes of love, faith and forgiveness into a story that’ll have you reaching for the …