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Running Time: 122 minutes

This film will be available on Netflix to steam on Dec. 23.

When reviewing movies, some critics try to avoid discussing the film with others after seeing it. This is done to have an honest reaction to the feature and avoid being influenced by outside opinions. Sometimes it can be a difficult task, particularly during awards season. I’m part of a group who hands out awards and while 2020 has provided some distance, we all still canvas and drum up support for our personal favorites.

But sometimes films provoke unexpectedly extreme responses.

Such is the case with The Midnight Sky, which garnered a surprising amount of disdain...

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Running Time: 103 minutes

This film is available for streaming on AppleTV+ beginning Dec. 11.

For decades now, Pixar and Disney have been winning award after award for their impressively produced animated films. But they aren’t the only team of talented filmmakers and artists out there providing family entertainment. The Irish company Cartoon Saloon has also had its fair share of successes, including titles like The Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea and The Breadwinner, each of which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Their latest is called Wolfwalkers, and it’s every bit as impressive as their other features.

In fact, it...

Welcome to another look at some of the new Blu-rays and DVDs coming your way. This edition features plenty of interesting titles both old and new to keep viewers entertained. So, since you can’t or likely shouldn’t head out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

BIG NEW RELEASES!



COMFORT FARMS: In this documentary, an Army Ranger war veteran sets out to create a new form of therapy. He starts his own farm to keep those at high risk for suicide busy and working in a calm environment. Helped by a unique group of veterans, farmers and animal-loving butchers, the film captures their efforts and development of the project. So far reviews for...

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Running Time: 130 minutes

This film will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Dec. 4.

The majority of movies focus on images to tell a story showing the actions of its characters rather than explaining their story. While pictures certainly play a part in the new feature Sound of Metal, this drama focuses on a protagonist whose life revolves around sound and what happens when that essential part of his life is suddenly taken from him. It’s a heavy and occasionally draining drama, but one with exceptional performances that are likely to be recognized during awards season.

Drummer Ruben (Riz Ahmed) and his girlfriend Lou (Olivia Cooke) are heavy...