This franchise reboot is a typical origin story but the young cast exudes enough charm to make it mildly enjoyable.

Inevitable comparisons to “Alien” aside, “Life” entertains with strong visuals and plenty of tense moments.

Emma Watson leads a strong cast with her spot-on performance as Belle but plodding pacing plagues “Beauty and the Beast.”

François Ozon’s latest isn’t his best work, but it’s easily good enough for you to invest some cash and time.

Fun reimagining of the classic monster movie modernizes while still retaining the scale and scares of the original.

BPBS’s own Lora Grady tackles her fifth year at AMC’s Best Picture Showcase

Looking for a smart, fun, scary movie? “Get Out” and see this one.

This year’s nominees for Best Short Film (Live Action) feature both serious and light-hearted entries, but one is a clear-cut winner.

This year brings us a fresh batch of thought-provoking short documentaries, many of which highlight the ravages of war.

In Animated Shorts, there’s nothing particular to recommend this year, though a couple stand out slightly from the rest .