A heartwarming yarn about the origin of Dickens’ Christmas Carol reminds us of the rebirth we all need
New technology and moral turpitude create a crisis for Hollywood
Predictable but engrossing Wonder shows a boy who’s trying to fit in
R-rated Lady Bird explores when annoying teenagers receive undeserved kindness
The Star offers witty and lively story of Nativity events for children
Powerful film takes up the Olympic champion's life in World War II China
Darkest Hour shows a complex Winston Churchill at a time of great peril
Thor: Ragnarok takes the popular genre in a slapstick direction
Emotionalism and some questionable theology plague Let There Be Light
True-story film Breathe shows the positive impact of one man’s life with disability—but takes a tragic turn
