ARTS & MEDIA

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. 

'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." 

Verify before sharing 'news,' Pope says in Communications Day message

In the age of instant communications and fake news, journalists – like everyone else – need to recover the practice of going out and verifying information before they share it, Pope Francis said.

Silence can be a language of love, Pope writes in new book

Silence, like words, can be a love language, Pope Francis wrote in a very short introduction to a new book in Italian.

'Words can be kisses,' but also 'swords,' Pope writes in new book

Silence, like words, can be a love language, Pope Francis wrote in a very short introduction to a new book ...

Book on faithful civic engagement comes at 'important moment' for U.S.

This excellent book comes at an important moment in our nation's history and should be read by all.

Reconciliation is one highlighted featured in ‘The Marksman’ plot

Sound basic values and obvious good intentions underlie "The Marksman" (Open Road). But there's a sketchy feel to director and co-writer Robert Lorenz's action drama and it ultimately fails to make much of an impression.

'Miss Scarlet and the Duke’ series highlights mystery and theme of justice

First shown in March 2020 on Britain's Alibi Channel, the limited-series murder mystery "Miss Scarlet and the Duke" debuts on PBS Sunday, Jan. 17, 8–9 p.m. EST.

‘Herself’ is a film that will be appreciated by the faithful

A miracle story about St. Brigid proves pivotal to the emotionally complex Irish drama "Herself" (Amazon).

'All Creatures Great and Small,' airing through Feb. 21, celebrates God's creation

"All Creatures Great and Small" is just what the doctor – in this case, the veterinarian – ordered: a soothing tonic for tense nerves, a wholesome and entertaining drama that can be enjoyed by the entire family.

'The Minimalists: Less is Now,' streaming, Netflix, urges awareness on value of consumer goods

"Live simply so that all may simply live." That's a saying often ascribed to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. 


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