Vudu’s new filtered movie service leads October’s family-friendly lineup
What if you could turn a PG-13 movie into a family-friendly film that even a seven-year-old child could watch? Thanks to a new venture between Vudu, Walmart and Clearplay, you can.
Faith-based ‘Like Arrows’ tops May’s streaming lineup
Filmmakers Alex and Stephen Kendrick are the names behind some of the most successful films in faith-based entertainment— including War Room, Courageous and Fireproof...
REVIEW: Kids will enjoy ‘Aladdin’ — no matter what critics say
The problem with remaking classic movies is they always will be compared to the original.
Thus, even if a film is funny, entertaining and...
Netflix’s ‘You vs. Wild’ tops family-friendly options for May
Editor’s note: This monthly series, “5 Family-Friendly Things,” spotlights five family-friendly entertainment choices on film, DVDs, streaming or television.
When Man vs. Wild first...
REVIEW: Is ‘Avengers: Endgame’ OK for kids?
It's easy to gauge the success of a movie: You look at the box office gross.
But gauging its cultural impact and its popularity among...
Hit thriller film ‘A Quiet Place’ leads April’s streaming lineup
I don’t watch many horror movies. In fact, I typically avoid them like the plague.
My reasoning is simple. I enjoy sleeping in peace...
REVIEW: The surprising adoption message in ‘Shazam!’
Warning: spoilers ahead!
Good movies about adoption don’t come around often.
The faith-based realm gave us Bella (2006) and October Baby (2011). The animated/family genre...
REVIEW: Why ‘Unplanned’ should not be rated R
Sometimes, the Motion Picture Association of America’s ratings board gets it wrong.
Like it did with The Rookie, which was rated G but should have...
‘Little House on the Prairie’ leads March streaming lineup
Sometimes, it’s helpful to look back at our ancestors’ world and consider how times have changed.
It can spark a sense of gratitude for...
“Unplanned” in Theaters March 29: Q&A with the Producers
UNPLANNED is a movie about the dramatic true story of Abby Johnson who “only ever wanted to help women.”
‘Animals with Cameras’ leads March’s family-friendly spotlight
Editor’s note: This monthly series, “5 Family-Friendly Things,” spotlights five family-friendly entertainment choices on film, DVDs, streaming or television.
Nature documentaries always rank among...
REVIEW: ‘Captain Marvel’ is different, and that’s good
Captain Marvel follows a woman named Vers (played by Brie Larson) from the planet Hala who crash lands on Earth in search of her race’s long-time nemesis: the shape-changing Skrulls.
‘Run the Race’ tops this month’s ‘5 family-friendly things’
Editor’s note: This monthly series, “5 Family-Friendly Things,” spotlights five family-friendly entertainment choices on film, DVDs, streaming or television.
Sports movies are never just about...
REVIEW: ‘Alita: Battle Angel’ is a fun ride with a good message, but …
Dr. Dyson Ido is a brilliant man who holds the keys to life and death.
The year is 2563, and Ido, as a cyborg scientist,...
REVIEW: ‘The Lego Movie 2’ and traditional gender roles
The newest animated film in theaters, The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (PG), reflects this difference between genders. It’s a sequel to 2014’s The Lego Movie.
