Whether you’ll have to go to the movies, download or stream, movies of this category are worth your time and money with few, if any, qualms from us.


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Whether you’ll have to go to the movies, download or stream, movies of this category are worth your time and money with few, if any, qualms from us.

We Grown Now (2024) Movie Review

Set in 1992, Chicago, specifically the – projects “We Grown Now,” is a coming-of-age film with few peers to compare it to quickly.

Civil War (2024) Movie Review

In a movie that largely sidesteps what the war is about, “Civil War” puts us in the point of view of journalists who make it clear there are no heroes in war, just dead bodies.

Música (2024) Movie Review

In “Música,” Rudy Mancuso may not reinvent the musical genre but gives something different enough to revive your love for the genre if it has left you jaded.

Femme (2024) Movie Review

In a complicated revenge tale, one assault leads to the desire to create revenge porn but when a romance blooms, so begins the question of whether to take things that far?

Ordinary Angels – Movie Review and Summary

While “Ordinary Angels” isn’t firmly in the “faith-based” movie camp, it is undoubtedly a reminder that angels may appear in the strangest forms when you have reached a low point.

Marmalade (2024) – Review

Keir O’Donnell’s “Marmalade” is a madcap heist movie with plenty of charm and originality to boot.

Lisa Frankenstein – Movie Review and Summary

“Lisa Frankenstein” doesn’t merely ride the wave of Frankenstein-type movies but carves out its own little niche thanks to the combination of those in front of and behind the camera.

Scrambled – Movie Review and Summary

While it hones in on the comedy, “Scrambled” also recognizes the societal pressure to have kids and a family, and having things figured out by a certain age can trigger a meltdown.

Sujo (2024) – Review and Summary

Astrid Rondero and Fernanda Valadez’s “Sujo” is a beautiful, quiet Mexican film about a boy trying to escape the dangers and trauma of generations.

In The Summers – Movie Review and Summary

“In The Summers” is an almost bittersweet look at the relationship between a father and his daughters, as you question if his imperfections may sour their relationship to the point of abandonment.

Which Brings Me To You – Movie Review and Summary

“Which Brings Me To You” is an Olympic showing of Nat Wolff and Lucy Hale’s abilities as romantic leads, but beyond the romance their characters share are the lessons that made them right for each other.

Dutch – Movie Review and Summary

In what feels like a wasted opportunity for a show vs. a movie, a man goes on a trial where he knows the cards are stacked against him.

Origin (2024) – Movie Review

In many ways, “Origins” feels like a one-hour documentary turned 2+ hour drama despite having strong enough thoughts and messages that didn’t need a dramatization.

Good Grief (2024) – Movie Review

In “Good Grief,” the universality of loneliness is explored, whether single due to death, a break-up, rejection, or just never getting to be “The One.”

Bad Lands (2023) – Movie Review

While it has a bit of a slow start, once “Bad Lands” gets into the personal drama of its lead with others, it picks up quickly.