Action/Adventure, Animation, Drama, Kids
The Land Before Time (1988)

‘The Land Before Time’ roars some positive messages about overcoming hardship and prejudice alike, with only a few minor violent …

Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Freakier Friday

It’s been 22 years since Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis first swapped bodies. This time around, two teens get …

Biography/History, Christian, Musical
Sight & Sound Presents: NOAH – Live

The stage musical ‘NOAH’ is captured in all of its stage production glory. You won’t get live animals running up …

Drama
East of Wall

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

twinless
Comedy, Drama
Twinless

‘Twinless’ explores an interesting concept, but explicit sexual content, vulgar language and some violence make it one to skip.

him
Drama, Horror, Sports
Him

‘Him’ envisions pro football as a neo-pagan bloodsport and tells a grim and gory story to match—with a heavy dose …

Horror
The Conjuring: Last Rites

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren are back for another supernatural cinematic hunt—with all the demonic deadliness we’ve come to …

Biography/History, Drama, Thriller
The Lost Bus

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

a father teaching his son to shoot a bow and arrow - Avatar: The Way of Water
Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, War
Avatar: The Way of Water

James Cameron is an expert world-builder, and his most famous world has never looked so lush. But it might not …

Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller, War
Primitive War

‘Primitive War’ asks the question, “What if ‘Jurassic Park’ occurred during the Vietnam War and cranked up the violence and …

Drama, Romance
Ruth & Boaz

Netflix’s ‘Ruth & Boaz’ shares a lovely story about love and loyalty. But parents should be cautious of a few …

Drama
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

In the final chapter of the ‘Downton Abbey’ saga, the Crawley family’s loyalty is tested once again as they face …

hola frida
Animation, Biography/History, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Hola Frida

On its own, ‘Hola Frida’ is a sweet story about a little girl dealing with big problems. But dig a …

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 …

caught stealing
Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Caught Stealing

A barrage of content concerns—including graphic violence, language and sexuality—makes ‘Caught Stealing’ a strikeout with discerning viewers.