the passion of the christ
Biography/History, Christian, Drama
The Passion of the Christ

Horrifying and beautiful, 2004’s ‘The Passion of the Christ’ portrays the final hours of Jesus’ life with unflinching, graphic violence.

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 …

by any means
Crime, Drama, Thriller
By Any Means

‘By Any Means,’ a crime-thriller period drama set in 1960s Mississippi, tells us that an eye for an eye will …

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 …

mayday
Action/Adventure, Comedy
Mayday

‘Mayday,’ from Apple TV, is a throwback to the buddy action comedies of yesteryear. But it comes with some throwback …

Action/Adventure, Thriller
The Runner

‘The Runner’ is a little thumping and foulmouthed. But a mom’s heroics win the cinematic race.

Biography/History, War
The Brink of War

While language and tense themes may place ‘The Brink of War’ out of reach for children, history buffs may find …

Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Her Private Hell

‘Her Private Hell’ loves sex, violence and crude language. It’s also too artsy for its good, forsaking good storytelling for …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, War
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe

‘The Sorcery of Nymph Circe’ is an adult tale that only those familiar with the depths of Gundam lore will …

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, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Terminator 2: Judgment Day

‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ might feel like a sci-fi classic, but the film is as riddled with issues as Arnold …

Horror
Buddy

While ‘Buddy’ may seem friendly, predatory behaviors and excessive violence directed at children will have parents quickly turning off the …

the whisper man
Crime, Thriller
The Whisper Man

Despite its efforts, you shouldn’t go into ‘The Whisper Man’ expecting something like ‘Silence of the Lambs.’ In fact, there …

finding emily
Comedy, Romance
Finding Emily

A charming take on the romcom formula can’t save ‘Finding Emily’ from falling into a content trap that includes sexual …

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 …