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Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins

Silly and ponderous, yet morally interesting, action adventure, adapted from the world of Hasbro toys by director Robert Schwentke.
Three books reflect on spiritual journeys from differing perspectives

"Flashes of Grace: 33 Encounters with God" by Patrick Henry. William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co...
'The North Water' is miniseries that leaves a lasting impression

The forbidding quotation that frames the five-part nautical drama "The North Water" establishes the tone for this challenging, yet ultimately rewarding, miniseries.
‘Escape Room: Tournament of Champions’ mimics original film from 2019

The horror sequel "Escape Room: Tournament of Champions" (Columbia) turns out to be a case of cinematic recidivism.
‘Mario Golf: Super Rush’ is videogame for everyone

"Mario Golf: Super Rush" (Nintendo), the sixth installment in the family-friendly, links-themed series, features beloved characters competing amid new twists.
‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ features redeeming qualities such as teamwork, dedication

There's a strained tone to "Space Jam: A New Legacy" (Warner Bros.), director Malcolm D. Lee's sequel to the 1996 sports comedy.
'Sophie: A Murder in West Cork,' a whodunit, streaming, Netflix

"Sophie: A Murder in West Cork," a meditative and often poetic docuseries streaming now in three one-hour installments on Netflix, concerns an unlikely crime.
Iconic Dorothy dress has been there 'all along' at Catholic University

It turns out there really is no place like home for a prized piece of ...
Collection of heroic, sweet dog stories highlight God's presence

"Dogwinks" is a collection of remarkable, heartwarming short stories ...
'Black Widow' is less than morally respectable film

As an addition to the Marvel Comics cinematic universe, the origin story "Black Widow" (Disney) provides the expected elements of large-scale special effects and intrepid derring-do.
Co-Cathedral’s yearlong video series on St. Joseph continues on successful path

The yearlong online video series on “The Titles of St. Joseph” ...
'The One and Only Dick Gregory,' July 4, Showtime

Quite a few stand-up comedians are known for their off-color language. So it's perhaps no surprise that some gratuitous vulgarity crops up in "The One and Only Dick Gregory," which premieres on Showtime Sunday, July 4, 9-11 p.m. EDT.
The Boss Baby: Family Business

Its chaotic plot and somewhat colicky disposition may leave viewers of the sequel "The Boss Baby: Family Business" (Universal) wishing the stork had stayed home this time.
Film lets devotees provide visual, emotional substance of Lourdes' story

In the documentary "Lourdes" (Distrib Films), filmmakers Alban Teurlai and Thierry Demaiziere present a moving portrait of one of the world's most popular pilgrimage sites and of the suffering people who are drawn to it.
‘Lingo Legend,’ a video game that highlights teamwork, collaboration

Playing video games can be among the most effective ways of learning a new language.
'Penguin Town,' streaming, Netflix, is not for the birds

Comedian, actor and author Patton Oswalt ("The Goldbergs") narrates the docuseries "Penguin Town," which he also executive produced.
New death penalty documentary comes on heels of abolition petition

"The Phantom," a new documentary on a capital murder case gone awry, is being released in theaters amid a Catholic Mobilizing Network campaign asking President Joe Biden to abolish the federal death penalty.
Primer reminds readers Catholic social teaching is part of deposit of faith

Like papal encyclicals and the documents of the Second Vatican Council, Catholic social teaching is part of the deposit of faith sometimes referenced by people who might not have an adequate understanding of it.
‘F9: The Fast Saga’ has family focus

Nondenominational religious flourishes and an emphasis on the value of family offset occasionally intense showdowns and some unsavory vocabulary in "F9: The Fast Saga" (Universal).
Video releases for June 23, 2021

The following are capsule reviews from Catholic News Service of new and recent video releases available on DVD and/or Blu-ray – as well as for online viewing.
Longtime Catholic commentator looks back on many he's met

One characteristic of a collection of elegies by a single author is that they reveal the writer's core beliefs – a prism through which the world is viewed and people are judged.
‘Luca’ is an engaging fantasy film

While it does nothing to solve the perennial problem for real-life parents that obedient children rarely have adventures, director Enrico Casarosa's animated fantasy "Luca" (Disney+) is otherwise a winsome tale full of charm and Italian flair.
'Loki,' streaming, Disney+, an interesting sci-fi series

Comic book characters never really die. Consider the titular protagonist of the Disney+ science-fiction series "Loki."
‘In the Heights’ has strong moral message with rough spots

Composer and lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda's award-winning 2008 Broadway hit "In the Heights" (Warner Bros.) comes to the big screen (and to HBO Max) in a sweeping adaptation directed by Jon M. Chu and scripted by the writer of the stage show's book, Quiara Alegría Hudes.
Museum of Family Prayer opens 2021 contest to create best Mary Garden

The Museum of Family Prayer in North Easton is now accepting entries for its second annual Mary Garden Contest.

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