Action/Adventure, Comedy, Kids
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

You’d think that if you accidentally left your kid alone once, it wouldn’t happen a second time. Well, think again.

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Red One

With the crude language and some sensuality, your family probably won’t be dashing through the snow to go see Red …

carry on
Action/Adventure, Crime
Carry-On

The leaps of logic in ‘Carry-On’ require a rocket belt and at least a couple pairs of rolling eyes. Plus, …

Action/Adventure, Biography/History, Christian, Drama
Mary

Netflix’s take on the life of Mary draws from extrabiblical sources. But even apart from that, this often darkly violent …

the best Christmas pageant ever
Christian, Comedy
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Barbara Robinson’s classic book, ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,’ lands on screen. And it’s pretty great.

Drama
Lost on a Mountain in Maine

Based on the remarkable true story of Donn Fendler, ‘Lost on a Mountain in Maine’ spins a tale of survival …

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.