"Violent Night" is a cyanide-laced sugarplum, a holiday action movie starring David Harbour as Santa that will delight viewers who can get on its wavelength.

With "The Fabelmans," Steven Spielberg reflects on his love for film and pays tribute to his complex upbringing through a funny, touching and personal drama.

"Spirited" could become a movie to put on over the years as background viewing as it’s funny and moving, and a reminder that Dickens’ story still has pull.