ARTS & MEDIA
'The Secret Garden’ relates to various emotions, experiences
"The Secret Garden" (STX) joins such recent films as 2019's "Little Women" in introducing today's children to classic tales.
Franciscan author offers history, way forward on Christian unity
In this short and well-written book, Franciscan Father Kevin Mackin argues, convincingly, that now is the time to move forward on reuniting the Christian churches to achieve the goal that Jesus set forth, "that they may all be one" (Jn 17:21).
‘Boys State’ can be a teaching tool for older adolescents
Thanks to Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney, many know about Boys Town. But "Boys State" ...
Producer looks for movie scripts with 'a little bit of faith'
Pete Shilaimon, the Catholic producer of the upcoming movie "Words on Bathroom Walls," is always on the lookout for film scripts that have "a little bit of faith."
'The Secret: Dare to Dream' has both appealing and unique qualities
At no point in "The Secret: Dare to Dream" (Lionsgate) does the dialogue remotely approach the way anyone speaks in real life.
New treatment of Galileo case destined to be a classic
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) is the Italian astronomer, physicist, mathematician and engineer almost universally known as the father of modern science.
‘The Burnt Orange Heresy’ has artistic focus
There's Arianism, Nestorianism, semi-Pelagianism and now there's "The Burnt Orange Heresy."
Video releases for Aug. 5, 2020
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.
Crossword creator tests faith knowledge, sees games as way to evangelize
After her mother died in 1990, Missy Bartlett came across her mother's homemade crossword puzzles.
Film director switches formats, writes book on grandpa's WWII heroism
Movie director Jon Erwin has collaborated with William Doyle to write the book of his grandfather's service in World War II: "Beyond Valor: A World War II Story of Extraordinary Heroism, Sacrificial Love and a Race Against Time," which will be published Aug. 18.
Now streaming Netflix, 'Father Soldier Son' deals with impact of war on families
As many may find it convenient to forget, the United States has been waging war in Afghanistan for nearly 19 years.
Fascinating look at ancient Qumran answers lingering Bible questions
"Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls: Revealing the Jewish Roots of Christianity" by John Bergsma. Image Books (New York, 2019). 257 pp., $25.
Gamers will find ‘Superliminal’ to be relaxing, humorous
Perception affects reality in the forced-perspective puzzle game "Superliminal" (Pillow Castle Games).
Good films about the 'Good War': A viewer's guide to WWII movies
In the 75 years since its conclusion, the Second World War has been the subject of innumerable films of widely varied worth.
Regis Philbin remembered as Catholic philanthropist, longtime TV host
Regis Philbin is being remembered as a Catholic philanthropist and longtime TV host who ...
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