ARTS & MEDIA

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.

Video releases for April 21, 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.

'Rutherford Falls,' which begins April 22, has compelling components

The sitcom "Rutherford Falls" breaks new TV ground with its representation of, and degree of participation by, Indigenous people.

‘Monster Hunter Rise’ is a thriller videogame

The latest addition to a franchise that dates back to 2004, "Monster Hunter Rise" (Capcom) is the first game in the series to come to the portable Nintendo Switch platform.

'Big Shot,' streaming, Disney+, has mature focus

 While its tone is mostly upbeat, the presence of some mature and ethically dubious material means the sports-themed blend of comedy and drama "Big Shot" (Disney+) is not for little ones.

Teens, adults, might take interest in 'American Oz,' which begins airing April 19

Thanks largely to repeated TV airings of "The Wizard of Oz," each generation of Americans rediscovers the classic 1939 film and embraces it as their own.

'The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers,' streaming, Disney+, geared more for adults, teens

The trilogy of "Mighty Ducks" films released between 1992 and 1996 were sufficiently successful at the box office that ...

Catholic sculptor's work to be part of COVID-19 memorial at Ohio hospital

To mark the first anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, a permanent memorial is planned ...

‘El Hijo: A Wild West Tale’ has warm focus that will be appreciated by adults

"El Hijo: A Wild West Tale" (HandyGames) tells a charming and beautiful story centered on love.

‘Voyagers’ has plot with bland, questionable content

The tedious sci-fi parable "Voyagers" (Lionsgate) seems designed to prove that in space, no one can hear you yawn.

"Spy City," an intriguing plot with unsavory and violent elements, begins airing April 15

By 1961, the victorious Allied Powers had been occupying different sectors of the divided city of Berlin for more than 15 years.

‘Roe v. Wade’ has ambitious approach to highly political topic

Back when telegrams were the emails of their day, playwright Moss Hart may have been the first to observe, "If you've got a message, call Western Union."

‘Francesco’ focuses on how Holy Father deals with current issues

Award-winning documentarian Evgeny Afineevsky ("Cries From Syria") issues a call for action with his film "Francesco" (Discovery+). 

'Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time' features mild mayhem

The whole fabric of space and chronology having been ripped open by villains, the stakes are high in "Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time" (Activision).


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