While some aspects of "Despicable Me 4" were handled more effectively in previous installments, the spirit of the film makes it a worthy addition to the series.

"Strays" is ultimately an endearing portrayal of the kind of lasting friendships forged in the face of real adversity – albeit with more swears.

I’m a bit ashamed to admit it, but my biggest blind spot as a cinephile is that I don’t pay a lot of attention to the world of independent film. It is a very rare event that I know about an indie film before a trail...