Contributor: Jonah Parker

The Diplomat is not the dread of a malfunctioning roller coaster; it’s the slow burn of being forced to wait in the broken coaster’s line, unable to leave and knowing that the danger is only one turnstile away.

The intensely visceral ‘Whalefall’ plunges audiences into the depths of survival—but the film comes up for air to breathe in some investing familial messages too.

Netflix’s ‘Below’ offers Shyamalan-esque thrills but adds a frigid wave of harsh content that audiences may not be expecting.

‘The Social Reckoning’ reminds viewers of the dangers of social media misuse. Have we already forgotten how these platforms capitalize on dissension and misinformation?

Chicago is full of crime, and it takes a law-breaking cop to deal with all of it.

This reboot of ‘Super Why’ proves to provide the same preschool-friendly, preposterous predicaments of its predecessor.

‘Other Mommy’ attempts to bludgeon audiences with a viscerally spiritual horror experience—but tension and good parenting are absent from far too much of the film.

‘Verity’ is Colleen Hoover’s most explicit adaptation to date—with as many twists and turns as content issues.

A whole new generation is growing up with AI in their back pocket—but what do these kids think about this technology being forced into their childhoods?

Netflix’s ‘East of Eden’ serves as a solid retelling of John Steinbeck’s epic novel—including all the moral quandaries of its source material in explicit fashion.

‘Princess Mononoke’ is a marvel in animation, equal parts beautiful and haunting. One thing it isn’t, though? Suitable for children.

The characters of Paramount+’s MobLand love their families. But the series itself isn’t anything resembling family friendliness.

‘No Limbs, No Limits’ is an encouraging look at a man whose resilience, as well as his trust in God, continues to inspire those who hear his story.

With the release of ‘Primetime,’ Chris Hansen and his early 2000s series are more relevant than they’ve been in years. But can this entertainment truly be classified as justice?

Netflix’s ‘A Different World’ reboot gets some points for diversity and sweet themes, but the sentimentality of college years includes partying and sensuality.