Mr. Wilson has always seemed congenitally sardonic and Ms. Hayek, quite game given the material, is a comedian at heart. So neither seems wholly committed to the seriousness of Bliss -- and if the story isn't serious, what is it?

Once upon a time, the go-to stars for an action show tended to be the martial arts champions. For the past twelve years, it has been Liam Neeson, averaging an action show a year.

This film is an informative, inspiring and entertaining documentary that tells an important story about a small yet highly influential part of the history of the U.S. Catholic Church.

Where you, we might ask, is Summerland? Not an immediate name for anywhere in Britain.

As a personality-rich study of conflicted loyalties, the fact-based drama “Judas and the Black Messiah” is a compelling piece of moviemaking.

Penguin Bloom is an enjoyable film about a family, joy, tragedy, hope and inspiration.

Rather than feel-good entertainment, accordingly, this is a film of authentic emotions, humane values and serious intent.

Just as we think of Agatha Christie, and she is explicitly mentioned in the screenplay, the structure of the film begins to play tricks with the audience.

Jacob’s pursuit of the American dream evokes a simple pathos shot through with fierce passion and conviction.

The theme of The Prom captures audience attention. It is one of sexual orientation, equality, and tolerance moving to respect.

One of my favorite moments may not be so popular with young viewers, but the tender father-daughter reconciliation underscores both the film’s primary theme and director Jude Weng’s desire to be respectful of and authentic to native Hawaiian culture.

The posters for the film urging everyone to see it, declare that it is a must-see film from 2020, that contributes to the #MeToo campaign. And, it does, but certainly not in the ways that we might have been anticipating.

In his best performance yet, Justin Timberlake plays an ex-con who finds himself the surrogate dad to a struggling kid.

Director Gabriela Cowperthwaite and screenwriter Brad Ingelsby treat tragic events in a spare, matter-of-fact manner that magnifies their impact on viewers. This is matched by restrained performances from the gifted cast.

In the US in the 1930s, during the aftermath of the Wall Street financial collapse and the pervasive Depression, a dreamland would have been in the imaginations of many Americans.

In a time when tragic deaths and protests have drawn renewed attention to the issue of racism in the U.S., “The Ride” offers a reality check and a sign of hope.

This is a film with a strong gay sensibility, in its portrait of the men, their sensitivities, their lives.

Penguin Bloom director Glendyn Ivin doesn't honey-coat the difficulties faced by Sam or her family, which is one of his film's virtues.

For audiences who enjoy this kind of quest, an encounter with an archaeologist in the desert, a visit to a genie who grants wishes only after the correct question is asked, who does give them an indication of where they might search for the Rim.

When Lt. Artemis and her loyal soldiers are transported to a new world, they engage in a desperate battle for survival against enormous enemies with incredible powers.