Contributor: Paul Asay

John O’Leary makes some poor choices in ‘Soul on Fire.’ But it reminds us that we can learn and grow from our own mistakes, too.

John O’Leary knows all about saying yes. He said yes to life when he was 9 years old after suffering horrific burns over his entire body—when he could’ve just given up.

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

East of Wall is a creative, poignant film. But the film’s problematic content? Those are some elements we’d rather forget.

‘The Lost Bus’ takes viewers on a harrowing ride through a flat-out inferno. While the film is well made, viewers may wind up getting burned.

James Cameron is an expert world-builder, and his most famous world has never looked so lush. But it might not be a world families care to visit.

‘The Promised Land’ takes Scripture and turns it into a mockumentary comedy. And while the humor has a purpose, not every viewer will laugh.

On its own, ‘Hola Frida’ is a sweet story about a little girl dealing with big problems. But dig a little, and the movie has big problems of its own.

You’ll likely be hearing about ‘One Battle After Another’ come Oscar season. But while its craftsmanship is beyond question, its content is another matter.

I’ve been writing most of my life. But according to the AI tools integrated into the technology around me, I’ve been doing it wrong.

Marvel’s so-called First Family takes its ‘First Steps’ in the official MCU canon in a story that majors on family and dials down typical Marvel content concerns.

You can swipe left on ‘Swiped.’ What could’ve been an interesting dissection of internet dating culture is a shallow disappointment.

Ne Zha 2 comes with box-office bona fides and nice craftsmanship. But when your main character’s a demon, you’re bound to run into problems.

Light of the World premiered nationwide last weekend, earning more than $2.4 million. For many a filmmaker, that premiere is the culmination of the movie’s own story …

Violence seems at our door more often than ever. And as a nation grapples with yet another instance of it, could entertainment be a cause?