Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Spider-Man: Brand New Day

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ has a lot wriggling about in its cinematic web. But is there more than you need?

insidious: out of the further
Horror
Insidious: Out of the Further

The ‘Insidious’ franchise marches on with more dark, intensely creepy moments to share. Which proves that ‘sharing’ isn’t always a …

Drama, Thriller
Fall 2: Deadpoint

‘Fall 2: Deadpoint’ will have you gripping the edge of your seat, though perhaps more from this film’s content concerns …

Action/Adventure, Horror, War
Onslaught

Though boasting some fine acting and solid writing, A24’s ‘Onslaught’ is a pedal-to-the-metal horror action flick with a bit of …

Drama
East of Eden

1955’s ‘East of Eden’ is a story about love and acceptance, though there are some heavy, non-graphic, themes of violence, …

frankenstein
Horror
Frankenstein

We think we know the original 1931 version of ‘Frankenstein,’ but there’s likely more here than you remember.

beyond belief
Christian, Drama, Music
Beyond Belief

A young wannabe rock star begins hearing the voice of God. But God is telling him to do something crazy: …

elijah peel
Christian, Drama, Music
Elijah Peel

‘Elijah Peel’ tells a redemptive tale with a Gospel-centered message despite a few discordant notes in the content department.

Action/Adventure, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie

‘PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie’ has cute pups and friendly dinosaurs. Children and parents rejoice.

the uprising
Biography/History
The Uprising

‘The Uprising’ looks like a potentially interesting historical drama. But it’s a dark and bloody slog.

coyote vs. acme
Animation, Comedy, Kids
Coyote vs. Acme

‘Coyote vs. Acme’ comes with some unwanted anvils. But it also ships plenty of laughs, loads of nostalgia and unexpected …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Princess Mononoke

‘Princess Mononoke’ is a marvel in animation, equal parts beautiful and haunting. One thing it isn’t, though? Suitable for children.

Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, War
Avengers: Endgame

This finale reminds us of movies gone by, celebrating the heroes we’ve come to know and giving them, I think, …

Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller
It Ends

‘It Ends’ is the quintessential road movie—in that our characters can seemingly never, ever leave that road. And you thought …

the magic faraway tree
Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Magic Faraway Tree

This pro-family flick comes with plenty of positive messages. But parents should be wary of magical elements, some bad attitudes …