This week, we feature an inspiring sports drama where determination on the track meets small-town hopes and a playful animated mystery that will entertain the whole family.
New Release
‘Anaconda’
Doug (Jack Black) and Griff (Paul Rudd) chase a childhood obsession by filming a DIY remake of their beloved jungle feature in the Amazon. When a real giant anaconda surfaces, the shoot collapses into a fight for survival, forcing the friends to face the cost of reliving the past.Black and Rudd get plenty of room to play while the jungle snaps at their heels. Beneath the jokes is a clear message: chase old dreams even when the odds seem dire. The film’s uneven yet likable, the kind of throwback that, by the finale, you’re smiling.
Action | Adventure | Comedy
Release Date: Dec. 25, 2025
Director: Tom Gormican
Starring: Jack Black, Steve Zahn, Paul Rudd
Running Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Where to Watch: Theaters
Rated: 3 stars out of 5
Family Pick
‘Scooby-Doo in Where’s My Mummy?’
When Scooby and the Mystery Gang arrive in Egypt to visit Velma (Mindy Cohn) during her work on a restoration project, a newly found amulet triggers the opening leading to Cleopatra’s tomb. Strange goings-on inside the pyramid push the workers out, leaving the gang to track the source of the disturbance.This mystery moves with a goofy charm and bright visuals that stay playful from start to finish. It’s easy to slip into the storyline, and the result is a wholesome adventure that feels right for anyone in the mood for something light.
Animation | Family | Mystery
Release Date: May 13, 2005
Director: Joe Sichta
Starring: Frank Welker, Casey Kasem, Mindy Cohn
Running Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
MPAA Rating: G
Where to Watch: Fandango At Home, YouTube, Amazon
Rated: 3 1/2 stars out of 5
Coach Shapes Team Headed for Big Test
‘McFarland, USA’
Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner) arrives in McFarland, California, and spots real running talent in Thomas Valles (Carlos Pratts) and his classmates. He forms a cross-country team while the boys juggle school and long workdays, and their season builds toward a final race that tests their drive.The movie mixes running, family routines, and small-town quirks with a light sense of humor. Costner and the team bring energy to the training scenes, the races move with simple momentum, and the story wraps on an upbeat note.
Biography | Drama | Sport
Release Date: Feb. 20, 2015
Directors: Niki Caro
Starring: Kevin Costner, Maria Bello, Ramiro Rodriguez
Running Time: 2 hours, 9 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG
Where to Watch: Amazon, Fandango At Home, YouTube
Rated: 3 1/2 stars out of 5
British Wartime Mystery With an Inviting Tone
‘A Canterbury Tale’
American soldier Sgt. Bob Johnson (Sgt. John Sweet), British Sgt. Peter Gibbs (Dennis Price), and town shop worker Alison Smith (Sheila Sim) cross paths in wartime England and stumble into a puzzling case.Johnson, Gibbs, and Smith form an engaging trio and deliver fine performances throughout. This classic blends light humor with an entertaining sense of discovery that endures.
Drama | Mystery | War
Release Date: Jan. 21, 1949
Directors: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Starring: Eric Portman, Sheila Sim, Dennis Price
Running Time: 2 hours, 4 minutes
Not Rated
Where to Watch: Amazon, FuboTV, Fandango At Home
Rated: 4 stars out of 5
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