The year of the children’s film continues with the fun and lighthearted “The Secret Life of Pets.” And while “Pets” might not reach the same level as this year’s best children’s movies —Steven ...

In a living room just outside of Dallas, Texas, about 20 of us crowded on couches, chairs, and blankets, and wore pajamas, sweatpants, and no shoes. The group was mostly middle-aged, a near-even split ...