Romance
The Christmas Ring

‘The Christmas Ring,’ based on the book by Karen Kingsbury, tells a warm and heartfelt story about moving on from …

Comedy, Kids
Grow

When a little girl tries to grow the biggest pumpkin in a pumpkin-mad town, the result is a sweet little …

anniversary
Drama
Anniversary

‘Anniversary’ portrays a crumbling family and country as they wrestle with crushing specters of political extremism.

Drama, Thriller
After the Hunt

‘After the Hunt’ may be hoping for some Oscar-season hardware, but intense content issues, including sexual assault allegations, make for …

one battle after another
Action/Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Drama, War
One Battle After Another

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

Drama, Thriller
If I Had Legs I’d Kick You

Foul language, drug and alcohol abuse, some body horror and a heart-wrenching discussion about abortion make ‘If I Had Legs …

regretting you
Drama, Romance
Regretting You

Sensuality, an extramarital affair, substance abuse and harsh language are all on the list of regrettable content in romance drama …

bugonia
Comedy, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Bugonia

‘Bugonia’ carries a lot of heavy themes and heavy content, including violent forays into grotesquerie, harsh language and a disturbing …

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
The Family Plan 2

‘The Family Plan 2’ is arguably cleaner than the first in its series. But make no mistake: “Cleaner” does not …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Stitch Head

‘Stitch Head’ is a slapstick comedy/horror flick aimed at kids. But there are meaningful messages about familial love and friendship, …

nouvelle vague
Biography/History, Comedy, Drama
Nouvelle Vague

This biopic of Jean-Luc Godard and his French New Wave fellows is well crafted, but it contains some vexing content …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
In Your Dreams

‘In Your Dreams’ features the Sandman, and though it offers nice messages, they’re dampened by its god-like depiction of the …

soul on fire
Biography/History, Drama
Soul on Fire

John O’Leary makes some poor choices in ‘Soul on Fire.’ But it reminds us that we can learn and grow …

roofman
Biography/History, Comedy, Drama, Romance
Roofman

‘Roofman’ has Channing Tatum crank up the nice guy charm, but it’s a pretty vapid waste of time that sends …

Drama, Musical
Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025)

“Kiss of the Spider Woman” is a musical remake of an Oscar-winning film. But juxtaposed with all the dancing are …