The Maltese Falcon
This classic film noir suggests a glimpse of San Francisco’s dark underbelly in 1941 … without actually showing us.
Lonely Castle in the Mirror
In this limited-release anime movie, an awkward girl named Kokoro discovers that her bedroom mirror is a portal to adventure.
Golda
Golda depicts the eponymous Israeli Prime Minister as she guides Israel through the Yom Kippur War.
A Million Miles Away
A Million Miles Away is a great story with not just one inspirational message, but a crockpot full of them.
Barbie
Barbie isn’t as bad as it could’ve been. But it will still require some hand-holding to ensure teens glean the right message from it.
Choose Love
Choose Love is ultimately about choosing whether or not a young woman will cheat on her boyfriend.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Despite being a solid entry into the TMNT franchise, Mutant Mayhem has some surprisingly dark moments for a kids movie.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
While still plenty violent and filled with drinking and smoking, the Dial of Destiny does dial the content back a bit.
You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah
Being a family-based movie doesn’t necessarily mean it’s completely family-friendly. But a surprising number of poignant moments turn up.
The Monkey King
This animated kids movie based on a famous Chinese story features a narcissistic monkey and a lot of Eastern spirituality.