Why ‘Wicked’ Is a Must-Watch for Adults but Not for Children
Wicked is a triumph. It instantly cements itself as the definitive version of the musical. It will thrill fans and mesmerize newcomers. It will be talked about as among the best movies of the year, and...
View ArticleSee the Trailer for “The Chosen: Last Supper”
“The table is set. The people of Israel welcome Jesus as king while his disciples anticipate his crowning. But—instead of confronting Rome—he turns the tables on his own religious festival. Their power...
View Article“Moana 2” Brings Back Adventure, Friendship, and a Powerful Message
Imagine you and your family sitting around a campfire. Your grandfather has told stories his entire life. These stories are the backbone of you who you are. They have been told for generations. You are...
View Article“That Christmas”: Not Quite Timeless, But Still Enjoyable
“What if we made Love Actually, but for kids?” Simon Otto seems to be asking in his feature directorial debut That Christmas. It’s a cute idea. The film starts with Santa getting trapped in the worst...
View ArticleThe Sound and Silence of “Flow”: A Meditative Film About Sacrifice and Community
Cat looks into a puddle. Something has changed. The humans are gone—suddenly, it appears. Soon, a tidal wave crashes through the area, Cat survives, barely, by climbing atop a tall nearby statue. But...
View ArticleHow Netflix’s ‘Mary’ Reframes the Nativity Through a Mother’s Eyes
Netflix’s newest Christmas offering begins with a teenage girl looking straight at the audience, “You may think you know my story. Trust me. You don’t. “ This is Mary, the mother of Jesus. This newest...
View Article“Red One” Blends Christmas Spirit with Marvel-Style Action
Red One, the new Christmas action comedy starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans rescuing a kidnapped Santa Claus, is an absurd movie. You probably didn’t need me to tell you that. But what you might...
View ArticleWallace & Gromit’s New Movie Tackles AI with Signature British Humor
It may seem as though Wallace and Gromit have been appearing in movies since time immemorial. The bumbling inventor and his faithful companion can be like the comforting background noise of our...
View ArticleDoes “Mufasa” Live Up to the Lion King Legacy? A Critical Take
Disney’s newest film Mufasa opens with Simba and Nala expecting their second cub. So Simba enlists old friends Rafiki, Timon, and Pumba to watch his oldest daughter, Kiara. Kiara is afraid of a...
View ArticleWhat Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Teaches Kids About Anger and Doing What’s Right
What would have happened if Sonic hadn’t met the lovably goofy family who took him in all the way back in the first film in the franchise? Sonic the Hedgehog 3 seeks to answer this question by...
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