Hollywood is currently undergoing a superhero movie renaissance of sorts. The current hype around superhero movies contrasts sharply to the late 1990s, when these movies were largely not taken seriously. “Venom” makes it easy to remember why.

Well, we’ve made it through the summer, and with every summer comes movies that can’t be missed. From the marvelous highs of “Jurassic World” and “Mad Max: Fury Road,” to the rocky lows of...