finding nemo
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids
Finding Nemo

To find Nemo is to discover underwater treasure. The animation has the depth of the ocean itself. The adventure is …

monsters inc
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Monsters, Inc.

A bit of G-rated fantasy/slapstick violence is really the only thing that’s even close to scary about ‘Monsters, Inc.’

forrest gump
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Forrest Gump

History just wouldn’t be the same without Forrest Gump. Movie history, that is. I’d like to know exactly where he …

Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Nightb–ch

Nightb—ch is just as problematic as its title suggests. And while it may contain some truth and even beauty, it’s …

y2k
Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Y2K

The real Y2K prompted fears of a tech apocalypse. This R-rated version imagines an AI takeover while teen misfits fight …

muppet christmas carol
Comedy, Drama, Kids, Musical, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Muppet Christmas Carol

In 1992, Charles Dickens must have been rolling in his grave … with laughter. That’s when Walt Disney Studios and …

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 …

Comedy, Drama, Romance
Anora

Due to almost nonstop gratuitous content and language, Anora is not worth shelling out your money to go see it …

Comedy, Romance
Our Little Secret

Netflix’s holiday romcom ‘Our Little Secret’ isn’t the most egregious holiday schlock, but it certainly isn’t a Christmas masterpiece either.

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.

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 …

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Drama
Weekend in Taipei

In the world of R-rated films, this is one of the softer ones you’ll find. But you might also find …

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 …