If one were to map out a sequel to Joe Dante’s 1984 classic, “Gremlins 2: The New Batch” would probably be the furthest thing imaginable
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Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)
About halfway through this sequel to 2012’s wonderful “Wreck-It Ralph,” I realized was shifting in my seat often and actively fighting the temptation to browse
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018)
This sequel to the surprisingly endearing 2015 original was unfortunately dead on arrival with critics and audiences alike, but it’s a pleasant surprise. The teenaged
The House With a Clock in Its Walls (2018)
Horror director Eli Roth’s first foray into family fare is a mixed bag, albeit one whose strengths outweigh its more glaring issues. First, the bad:
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)
Following the smash success of the 1990 original, this sequel was inevitable of course, but even so it’s a little jarring how it’s basically a
The Christmas Chronicles (2018)
This holiday movie from Netflix starts off slow but once it hits its stride, it’s a lot of fun. The story is fairly simple, going
Santa Claus: The Movie (1985)
Jeannot Szwarc’s origin story of Santa Claus is one of the most laughable, expensive and pointless major movies released throughout the 1980s. Borrowing the structure
Faerie Tale Theatre (The Complete Series) (1982-1987)
There has never been anything quite like this unique, distinct and charming family series from creator Shelley Duvall. It’s remarkable that Duvall was able to
Faerie Tale Theatre: “The Dancing Princesses” (1987)
It’s a shame that this beloved family show ended on this rather unfortunate episode. Although the Brothers Grimm fairy tale is lovely to read, it
Faerie Tale Theatre: “The Little Mermaid” (1987)
This is easily one of my favorite episodes of “Faerie Tale Theatre.” From beginning to end this is a delight: The fairy tale itself is
Faerie Tale Theatre: “Rip Van Winkle” (1987)
Despite direction by Francis Ford Coppola, this adaptation of the Washington Irving tale never seems to come alive. The sets are imaginative and well-used, if
Faerie Tale Theatre: “The Princess Who Had Never Laughed” (1986)
There isn’t much to this episode of Shelley Duvall’s classic family series beyond the charm of its leads, Ellen Barkin and Howie Mandell. The original
