"Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" is a welcome addition to the franchise and one that perhaps bodes well for future installments.

While less a sequel to the 1984 Ivan Reitman film than a continuation of the saga, Jason Reitman’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife breathes new life into the franchise.

Every few years a book (yes, people still read) comes along and grabs the attention of what seems to be a nation. About five years ago it was The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. And then Gone Girl (written by Gillian Flynn) seemed...