The dump months are upon us when the films of January and February contain little effort or appeal. However, this year’s season has been met with the unprecedented exception of “Dog Man.” The film is no Oscar winner, but somehow manages to stand out from the usual assortment of winter releases....

Modern children's films tend to have deeper meanings behind their seemingly light playful narratives. Disney Pixar’s “Incredibles 2” provides a great example of a colorful, fun family film with a complex narrative that can help kids deal with real-life issues. Sure, it is about a family of crime-fighting...