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?

Comedy, Kids, Musical, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Don’t let nostalgia or the G rating fool you: Willy Wonka will likely be just as sour as it is …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender

‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ brings back the animated TV series’ lighthearted humor, cartoony violence and spiritual murkiness.

Christian, Comedy, Romance
Bad Counselors

‘Bad Counselors’ is a Christian summer camp comedy featuring two college men who soften their hearts while posing as camp …

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 …

Comedy
72 Hours

Netflix’s foul comedy ’72 Hours’ fortunately runs for less than two hours. But even that time could be spent far …

Drama, Thriller
Motor City

‘Motor City’ motors through a revenge drama but replaces dialogue with a needle-drop sound design. It’s both creative and violently …

the dink
Comedy, Sports
The Dink

Apple TV’s ‘The Dink’ comes with some nice points about friendship and family. But it commits plenty of faults, too.

the odyssey
Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, War
The Odyssey

Director Christopher Nolan’s take on ‘The Odyssey’ is undoubtedly epic. But much like Odysseus’ voyage, there are some dangers here …

Action/Adventure, Musical, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Descendants: Wicked Wonderland

There’s a strange message in ‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland.’ It’s not the main message, but it’s weird that it keeps being …

glory
Biography/History, Drama, War
Glory

1989’s ‘Glory’ is a top war film for a reason. But families should be advised of bloody battles and foul …

apollo 13
Biography/History, Drama
Apollo 13

Director Ron Howard balances meticulous detail and gripping drama to make ‘Apollo 13’ an appealing slice of historical heroism.

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Moana (2026)

Disney’s live-action remake of 2016’s ‘Moana’ is practically a shot-for-shot adaptation filled with Polynesian-inspired spirituality, thumping danger and silly gags.

Horror
Evil Dead Burn

When it comes to ‘Evil Dead Burn,’ don’t. Just … don’t.

the invite
Comedy, Drama
The Invite

Monogamous marriage is scorned while polyamory is praised in the lecherous, vulgar and disquieting ‘The Invite.’