Different from some kid-friendly films that rely too much on crude humor, the story of "Paddington 2" washes over you like a warm stream giving a pleasant feeling of delight. Make sure you take the kids to see this one!

December 2017 is turning out to be a month that honors the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment, which guarantees freedom of the press. First, HBO released its homage documentary to legendary Washington Post executive editor Ben Bradlee with "The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee" and is currently re-airing the 1976 film about Watergate and the Washington Post: "All the President's Men." On Dec. 22 (wide release on January 19), Steven Spielberg's new ...

“The Greatest Showman” captures the title of feel-good movie of the holiday season this year. A glimpse into the life of P.T. Barnum of circus fame, “The Greatest Showman” is sure to bring back memories of going to the Big Top during your own childhood. I know it did for me.

"Darkest Hour" tells the story of the first month of Winston Churchill's life as Prime Minister of Britain, just when it seems that Europe will fall to Hitler. It's Churchill who insists in victory at all costs.

Watching “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” was bittersweet knowing the death of Carrie Fisher means that, after this film, Princess Leia will never grace the big screen again. The character of Leia has always been the one to hold onto hope, even in the most desperate times. She does so again in “The Last Jedi.” I felt the thrill of being in a full movie theater as the previews ended and the lights went dim. A hush settled in the room before the first strains of John William...

The new coming-of-age film, "Lady Bird," is one of the funniest films of the year and possibly one of the best-edited films I've ever seen. The eponymous main character is a more-precocious-than-rebellious teen (Saoirse Ronan)  who places a high premium on originality (real name: Christine). Lady Bird lives in boring Sacramento ("the Midwest of California") and dreams of breaking away, but her options are limited due to her family's constrained finances. Her moth...

“Coco” bursts with color and life, just like we might expect of a film by Pixar Animation Studios. After some not-so-impressive films lately, “Coco” brings back the originality and attention to detail exhibited last by “Inside Out.”

Still playing catchup with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the DC Extended Universe somewhat redeems itself for the failure of “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” with “Justice League.”

“Wonder” is a delightful new film adapted from the novel of the same name by R. J.  Palacio by writer-director Stephen Chbosky. “Wonder” is the story of August “Auggie” Pullman (Jacob Tremblay), a normal 5th grader in almost every way. Almost.

With bonds forged literally in flames, the members of Granite Mountain Hotshots, become brothers as they fight Mother Nature's fires.