ARTS & MEDIA
‘Those Who Wish Me Dead’ focuses on relationship in midst of peril
NEW YORK – Two vulnerable characters form a bond amid perilous circumstances in the thriller "Those Who Wish Me Dead" (Warner Bros.).
With book launch, Jesuits prepare to celebrate Ignatian Year
The roughly 15,000 members of the Society of Jesus, their collaborators and many people who draw on the spiritual heritage left by St. Ignatius of Loyola are preparing to mark a special Ignatian Year beginning May 20 and lasting until the saint's feast day, July 31, 2022.
'Jupiter's Legacy,' streaming, Netflix, highlights adult superheroes
Seventeen years ago, Disney/Pixar's "The Incredibles" offered a comedic look at what happens to superheroes when they grow up and start a family.
Catholic actors Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson begin film on priest's life
Filming has begun on "Stu," which tells the story of a Father Stuart Long.
‘Separation’ has plot that’s eerie and questionable
While certainly deserving of a place in the annals of schlock horror, "Separation" (Open Road) fails to secure entree into the pantheon of the genre.
Author views labor justice through a Catholic lens
In the early 1900s, Father John Ryan, developed an agenda for labor justice...
‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines’ reflects strong family ties
Innovative producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the team behind 2018's "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," unleash nothing less than a robot apocalypse in the animated comedy "The Mitchells vs. the Machines" (Netflix).
Pilgrimage book weaves spiritual meaning with Holy Land geography
A Christian pilgrim to the Holy Land is quickly impressed by the proximity of many holy sites associated with the life of Jesus.
“The Mosquito Coast” series varies differently than original novel
Apple TV+ has produced a limited series adaptation of the novel. The result, which scarcely resembles its source material, is a spectacular misfire.
Foundation receives personal writings of Pope John Paul I
The John Paul I Vatican Foundation announced the recovery of a collection of the late pope's writings. In a statement released by the Vatican April 28, Archbishop Francesco Moraglia of Venice said the personal archives of his predecessor, then-Cardinal Albino Luciani, are a testament to the late pontiff's humility as …
Video releases for April 28, 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. Theatrical movies have a Catholic News Service classification and Motion Picture Association rating. These classifications refer only to the theatrical version of the …
Rabbi Heschel, 20th century religious voice, is focus of new film
If there's any connection between the figures profiled by documentarian Martin Doblmeier, it's that they're key religious figures from the mid-20th century who are at risk of being forgotten by Americans.
'COVID-19: Stories of Hope’ bring diocesan community together during the pandemic
In the early weeks and months of the pandemic shutdown, Catholic families and parish communities turned to technology to stay connected to their faith and with one another.
New books offer unique perspectives on long road to sainthood
Sainthood. It's a matter of faith that Catholics who die in a state of grace join the communion of saints in heaven.
TV's programming lineup is nearly back to its typical schedule
After more than a year of upended television scheduling due to the coronavirus pandemic, things are nearly back on schedule for the schedule itself.
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