Comedy, Drama, Musical, Romance
Stargirl

Based on the YA novel of the same name by Jerry Spinelli, Stargirl is Disney’s latest venture into a coming-of-age …

Documentary, Drama
I Am Patrick: The Patron Saint of Ireland

Patrick’s story is inherently interesting, and for a history/religion wonk like me, pretty engaging.

Drama, Horror, Mystery/Suspense
Black Christmas

If you resort to violence to end violence, are you really accomplishing anything?

Drama, War
A Hidden Life

No act of faith is wasted in God’s creative calculus. And sometimes, even hidden lives, hidden sacrifices, are eventually revealed.

Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Jumanji: The Next Level

This film feels anything but appropriate for families of young kids—the very audience you’d assume it’s made for.

Drama
Richard Jewell

Eastwood’s latest suggests that judging someone based on appearances and assumptions can lead to injustice and tragedy.

Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Wendy

Wendy is an imaginative and, I think, moving rumination on youth and age, dreams and grief.

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Spenser Confidential

Mark Wahlberg stalking the streets of Boston, sporting his accent, a stream of profanity and beating up bad guys? Check.

Drama
Bombshell

Bombshell’s core message is one of empowerment. But the story it tells is a messy one.

Comedy, Drama
Uncut Gems

This critically acclaimed Adam Sandler tragicomedy likely features the most vulgarity per minute of any film Plugged In has ever …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Kids
Spies in Disguise

The movie’s friendship and self-sacrifice-promoting decoder signals counterbalance its gratuitous guffaws.

Action/Adventure, Comedy
Charlie’s Angels (2019)

This reboot’s empowering messages are ultimately undermined by its content concerns.

Drama, Romance
All the Bright Places

This YA adaptation features tons of teen drama as well as a storyline that perhaps glorifies suicide.

Drama
The Banker

The Banker offers respect for capitalism, a social conscience and a sense of fun—not a combination you find often.

Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Extra Ordinary

This horror/comedy/fantasy mash-up tries to make light of Satan worship and spiritual hauntings.