Another Disney classic gets a live-action makeover with “The Little Mermaid.” Halle Bailey is enchanting as Ariel, the singing sea princess who is fascinated with the human world. But this remake, like…
Where else can this franchise possibly go? After two decades of endless freeways, detours, crashes, and the most ridiculous character evolutions ever put on screen, the “Fast and Furious” franchise is now just…
Soft-spoken tech nerds and a brazen, abrasive business bro make a winning team, at least for a little while, in “BlackBerry,” a dramedy inspired by the true story of the rise and…
The seasonal tradition of a new Marvel release is upon us again. For once in a long while, we are getting a title that doesn’t require you to scramble into catching up with…
Nida Manzoor, the creator of the Muslim punk comedy series “We Are Lady Parts,” continues to subvert cultural expectations in her feature debut, “Polite Society.” Priya Kansara and Ritu Arya star as…
The life of George Foreman offers some unique challenges. As a story it goes from the roots of a major boxer with a ferocious energy, to a later life known for a committed…
Over 50 years after Judy Blume’s beloved novel was first published, “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” finally gets the silver screen treatment. In her first lead film role, young actress…
The roots of rock ‘n’ roll have always belonged to its Black pioneers, but Little Richard was an important figure who went largely unrecognized throughout his life. Filmmaker Lisa Cortés’ new documentary, “…