John Mulderig

Will viewers be charmed by “Encanto” (Disney)? For the most part, the answer is probably yes, though this vivacious animated musical does include content that could be of concern for the parents of impressionable kids.

In 1969, as the wider world focused on such events as Apollo 11’s mission to the Moon, long-simmering sectarian tensions in Northern Ireland boiled over, initiating a period of religious and political strife, known as the Troubles, that would last for the next 30 years.

There are many knights but not much shining armor in the grim historical drama “The Last Duel” (20th Century).

The gripping sci-fi epic “Dune” (Warner Bros.) arrives on screen with a notable real-life backstory.