michael
Biography/History, Drama, Music
Michael

‘Michael’ covers Michael Jackson’s rise to superstardom with much more style than substance—and a few content issues, too.

mother mary
Drama, Music, Thriller
Mother Mary

As far as psychological, spiritually tinged thrillers go, ‘Mother Mary’ should be an easy pass for discerning viewers.

Comedy, Drama, Music
K-Pops!

‘K-Pops!’ plays some sweet melodies before the film ends, but it also hits sour notes that distract from its familial …

i can only imagine 2
Biography/History, Christian, Drama, Music
I Can Only Imagine 2

‘I Can Only Imagine 2’ is a well-crafted, uplifting film with powerful messages about gratitude and clinging to God, especially …

song sung blue
Biography/History, Drama, Music, Romance
Song Sung Blue

Song Sung Blue plays some dissonant notes. But the movie’s likable characters, its sometimes heartwarming messages and buoyant soundtrack help …

Biography/History, Drama, Music
Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere

‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ catalogues the making of one of the artist’s most memorable albums. But the film takes …

Documentary, Music
Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl

‘The Official Release Party’ is all about transparency: Taylor Swift’s trademark honesty in her songs and in the surprisingly revealing …

Comedy, Music, Satire
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

It’s been 40 years since Spinal Tap first satirically blazed its ‘mockumentary’ rock ‘n’ roll trail. Somehow, the journey isn’t …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Music, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
KPop Demon Hunters

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ tells an intrinsically spiritual story, but its true message is about exposing sins and flaws in order …

Drama, Music, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Life of Chuck

The Life of Chuck lands its R rating for its harsh language. But this optimistic, life-affirming film might speak to …

Comedy, Documentary, Music, Satire
This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

‘This Is Spinal Tap’ snaps a savagely satirical Polaroid of rock excess, circa the early 1980s, mingling some sweet moments …

Drama, Music, Thriller
Hurry Up Tomorrow

Pop star The Weeknd’s Hurry Up Tomorrow feels aimless and dull, delivering a story with very little plot but one …

Comedy, Drama, Music
The Ballad of Wallis Island

The Ballad of Wallis Island hits a few discordant notes. But stick around for the whole song, and you’ll find …

Animation, Drama, Music
The Colors Within

The Colors Within paints a story about a trio of high school students learning to accept themselves—spurred on by a …

Drama, Music, Musical, Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
O’Dessa

Is it too early to call O’Dessa the weirdest movie of 2025? Maybe. But that won’t stop me from saying …