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‘Tom & Jerry’ is fun film for families

More than 80 years have passed since housecat Tom started chasing rascally mouse Jerry in a series of ...
Three new books explain Pope's approach to facing world's tribulations

New books by Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of over 1 billion Catholics and a worldwide leader, provide guidance and encouragement for readers.
‘The Mauritanian’ highlights morality, reality of prisoner’s story

The fact-based film "The Mauritanian" (STX) doesn't adhere to the conventions of a legal drama or a police procedural. Instead, it focuses on the moral implications of the struggle to free a falsely accused prisoner – with brilliant results.
'Debris,' a reflects reality of true event, premiers March 1

Though it comes surrounded by the elements of science fiction, the premise of the NBC series "Debris" isn't, in some respects, all that far removed from real events.
'The House That Rob Built' reflects how coach was more interested in just winning the game

When the University of Montana longtime women's basketball coach Robin Selvig retired after the 2015-16 season, over 100 of his former players gathered at a surprise party in his honor.
'Superman & Lois,' is a mix of family focus and action

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's "Superman & Lois," the latest take on the DC comics superhero from the planet Krypton and his true love, the star reporter for the Daily Planet.
‘Nomadland’ profoundly reflects reality of life

In 1940, director John Ford adapted John Steinbeck's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the year before into the classic film "The Grapes of Wrath."
Book offers guidance, insight on all forms of prayer

This is an immense book on prayer, but don't let the size of the volume intimidate you.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury is family friendly game

Nintendo is known for producing numerous entertaining games that set parents' minds at ease. With "Bowser's Fury" – an updated expansion of 2013's "Super Mario 3D World" – the company has scored another family-friendly hit.
'Pele,’ a documentary with mature themes, to stream on Netflix

Edson Arantes do Nascimento is the subject of a two-hour profile under the name by which he's far better known: Pele.
New books demonstrate majesty, power of Vatican through the years

These three books embellish and enhance our understanding of how that power has evolved, particularly in recent times.
TV highlights for the week of Feb. 14, 2021

Here are some television program notes for the week of Feb. 14 with their TV Parental Guidelines ratings if available.
Vatican Radio celebrates its 90th anniversary

For its 90th anniversary, Vatican Radio received blessings from the second oldest person in the world.
‘Land’ portrays reality of human struggles

Although it ultimately celebrates spiritual renewal, the meditative drama "Land" (Focus) first takes viewers through an experience of physical and emotional purgation on the part of its protagonist that, however valuable it may be to witness, is not easy to watch.
'Voice of Freedom,' a compelling recount of history to air Feb. 15, PBS

"Suitably wholesome, cultured – and white." That's how Renee Elise Goldsberry, the narrator of the biographical documentary "Voice of Freedom," describes the criteria the Daughters of the American Revolution would have applied in 1939 to determine who could appear at their Washington concert auditorium, Constitution Hall.
‘Minari’ has notable presence of values, family life

Set in the 1980s, "Minari" (A24), a gentle mix of drama and comedy, explores the immigrant experience from a Korean American perspective.
Three novels with Catholic themes make for engaging winter reading

This trio of novels with Catholic themes offers plenty of engaging wintertime reading.
'The Sister,' streaming, Hulu, has intriguing focus

Parsimonious with the clues it gradually shares, "The Sister," screenwriter Neil Cross' adaptation of his novel "Burial," certainly keeps viewers guessing.
As regional restrictions ease, Vatican Museums reopen to the public

As coronavirus restrictions eased slightly in most parts of Italy Feb. 1, the Vatican Museums reopened to the public after a three-month closure.
TV program notes for the week of Feb. 7, 2021

Here are some television program notes for the week of Feb. 7 with their TV Parental Guidelines ratings if available.
TV film fare for the week of Feb. 7, 2021

The following are capsule reviews of theatrical movies on network and cable television the week of Feb. 7.
Over its 100-year history, everything old is news again for CNS

Here we examine just four topics that have had staying power over the lifespan of CNS' 100 years.
'The Long Song,' revisits Jamaica's social struggles during the 19th century

Adapted from the late British Jamaican writer Andrea Levy’s 2010 novel, "The Long Song" is an uneven, melodramatic miniseries.
‘When the Past Was Around’ highlights joy, sorrow, self-acceptance

Sometimes simple games have the greatest stories to tell, ...
'The White Tiger' has plot with challenging morals

Seventy years have passed since cunning understudy Anne Baxter usurped glamorous star Bette Davis in "All About Eve."

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