The new telling of the science-fiction masterpiece “Dune” is a beautifully bizarre blend of rich storytelling, Hollywood action and otherworldly scene-setting. This most recent film adaptation of Frank Herbert’s critically acclaimed novel rips viewers out of their seats...

Movies like “Little Women” do not come around all that often. Based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott, it’s a masterful fusion of filmmaking, acting and storytelling that impresses as much as it touches the soul. Set during and after the American Civil War,...