Return of Bastard Swordsman 

Izzy and Prince Thomas learn that taking control of their own destiny requires following their hearts and making their own decisions.

A sweet slice-of-life anime that visualizes all the ways we creatively hide our vulnerabilities from the world.

In 'Maestro,' we're left with an impression but not with an understanding of the main character.

Stand and Deliver is an inspirational classic from 1988 starring Edward James Olmos as Jaime Escalante, and his class of rag tag students in East Los Angeles. It’s the story of how a new teacher shows a motley group of students in the inner city with backgrounds as gang members, dishwashers, and mechanics — the power of self-determination. He teaches the teenagers to believe in themselves through algebra and calculus.

Overall, Cruella stands above the other Disney retellings. Its dark and bold, and that is exactly what these retellings should be. Emma Stone continues to prove she's one of the finest young actresses working today, and Emma Thompson gives one of the best villain performances in the last decade. The fashion is stunning, the dogs are adorable, and the story is wildly vibrant and original. It's classic movie fun, and it shouldn't be overlooked.

Hanna Bergholm's 'Hatching' shows us that the modern version of the cardboard world trope is social media.