ARTS & MEDIA

New documentary showcases life of Family Theater's founding priest

Father Patrick Peyton may have been a child of God, but he also was a force of nature.

New casting of Catholic sculptor's immigration artwork unveiled

A new casting of a 3.5-ton bronze sculpture commissioned by the Vatican ...

TV Review for the week of Oct. 11, 2020

Here are some television program notes for the week of Oct. 11 with their TV Parental Guidelines ratings if available. They have not been reviewed and therefore are not necessarily recommended by Catholic News Service.

Stories of 'radical' women religious also highlight need for lay models

When we think of saints, "radical" may not be one of the first qualities that comes to mind, but they were, and are, true radicals because they go to the root – the meaning of radical – of the Gospel message. 

Stories of 'radical' women religious also highlight need for lay models

When we think of saints, "radical" may not be one of the first qualities that comes to mind, ...

‘Star Wars: Episode 1 – Racer’ is regarded as a video game bestseller

Among the products marketed in connection with the release of writer-director George Lucas' 1999 "Star Wars" prequel "The Phantom Menace" was the Nintendo 64 game "Star Wars: Episode 1– Racer." Over 20 years later, this beloved title has received an HD remaster for current consoles.

'Challenger: The Final Flight,' streaming Netflix

In a nationally televised address on Jan. 28, 1986, President Ronald Reagan eulogized the seven souls ...

'Challenger: The Final Flight' is docuseries that recalls final tragedy

In a nationally televised address delivered on Jan. 28, 1986, President Reagan eulogized...

Video releases depict range of interests, topics for people of all ages

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.

Collected essays offer learned look at Christian-Jewish relations

"Jesus Wasn't Killed by the Jews: Reflections for Christians in Lent" would be a good book to have in parish libraries, to inform adult faith formation, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults processes, homiletics and liturgical planning.

'Mulan' has focus on courage, devotion to family

The early medieval "Ballad of Mulan" tells of the exploits of a heroine who, ...

New book recounts Pope's vision for integral ecology

In a new book featuring his conversations with Pope Francis, Italian environmental activist Carlo Petrini said he hopes the published discussions will contribute to the groundwork laid out by "Laudato Si'." 

Macirowski blends skills, technology and prayer to compose musical tribute to Our Lady

The summer concert series in St. Mary Parish, Colts Neck, was not cancelled this year because of all the rules and regulations surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. 

TV Review: 'The Sit-In' pays tribute to Belafonte’s commitment to civil rights

Singer, actor, humanitarian and activist Harry Belafonte has led a richly gratifying yet challenging life, often at the center of the nation’s more consequential events ...

'The Personal History of David Copperfield'

Of the numerous film adaptations of Charles Dickens' autobiographical 1850 novel, "The Personal History of David Copperfield" (Fox Searchlight) may rank as the happiest.


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