ARTS & MEDIA
‘Radioactive’ reflects historical reality
The key to any good film biography of a scientist is found in ...
Book gives advice on raising children in a culture that devalues faith
The author cuts through a great deal of fluff that's out there in the Christian parenting world and gets to the heart of the matter...
'Marriage Story,' 'Rachel and the Stranger' among latest video releases
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.
Marriage handbook offers good advice for engaged or married couples
It is commonly understood that approximately half of marriages in the United States end in divorce.
Author hopes book on miscarriages will comfort those grieving same loss
Cassie Everts remembers the day in 2011 when she mourned in silence after experiencing her third miscarriage.
‘Astroneer’ is video game that would appeal to various age groups
The final frontier of space has never been as carefree as it is in "Astroneer" (System Era Softworks).
'Stateless' focuses on plights of persons displaced from their homes
According to recent United Nations statistics, roughly 71 million people globally have been displaced from their homes. Of these, a record number – 30 million – have become refugees as a result of such factors as war, famine, drought, genocide, gang violence, terrorism, religious persecution, sex trafficking and climate change.
‘Flannery’ is documentary on notable 20th century writer
Catholic author Flannery O'Connor, who died in 1964 aged just 39, is recognized as one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century, excelling especially in her short stories.
Parish, school choirs uniting in song despite physical distance
Quarantine precautions may be preventing vocalists and instrumentalists from worshiping through music in church, but their...
‘First Cow’ offers historical, insightful perspectives
The minimalist poetic glory that is "First Cow" (A24) combines a sharp examination of capitalism and entrepreneurship with a ...
'Greyhound' director talks about making Tom Hanks WWII movie
If the new Tom Hanks movie "Greyhound" had been about a bus, or a breed of dog, director Aaron Schneider would have been interested anyway.
Japanese bishops' anti-nuclear power book available in English
An English version of a book by Japan's bishops appealing for the abolition of nuclear power is now available for free on the internet, reported ucanews.com.
Author's ideas on meeting God offer welcome antidote to isolation
In these unsettling days, the prospect of talking with a gentle, listening friend about our relationship with God may sound appealing indeed.
Catholic faith shapes best-selling war author Phil Klay and his writing
As a young man growing up in New York, Phil Klay knew he was likely to land a career in public service.
‘Greyhound’ is an educational, adventuresome film
The novels of British author C.S. Forrester have proved a rich resource for Hollywood.
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