ARTS & MEDIA
The Monitor Magazine wins two Catholic media awards
The Diocese of Trenton’s monthly publication, The Monitor Magazine, has been recognized with two awards from the Catholic Press Association.
'The Baby-Sitters Club,' streaming, Netflix, geared more for adults
Based on the exceedingly popular series of children's novels first written by Ann M. Martin in the 1980s, "The Baby-Sitters Club" is available now on Netflix.
Video releases for July 8, 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.
'Disintegration' ethically challenges advancements in technology
Timely topics as well as such perennial themes as the nature of humanity are highlighted in "Disintegration," the latest from Private Division.
Concert honoring St. John Paul II centenary available online
A concert honoring the centennial of St. John Paul II's birth is now available online.
'Hamilton' provides exceptional quality entertainment
A taped 2016 performance of Lin-Manuel Miranda's groundbreaking musical "Hamilton," directed by Thomas Kail, is streaming now on Disney+.
'The Outpost' reflects realities of war
"The Outpost" (Screen Media) seems likely to become an instant classic of the war-film genre.
New books for summer reading focus on Jesus, forgiveness, saints
Babies and toddlers can't get enough books on the alphabet, and Catholic babies and toddlers can't get enough books about saints ...
Irresistible is a film adults might find amusing
TV comedian-turned-writer-director Jon Stewart's clever political satire "Irresistible" (Focus) is certainly appealing.
Authors explain Catholic topics clearly but write from certain ideology
Here are two books give readers an overview of what it means to be Catholic.
‘Da 5 Bloods,’ is compelling drama that focuses on war, armed conflict
Civil War Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman is said to have observed, with famous succinctness, that "war is hell."
Video releases for June 17, 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.
'Lenox Hill' reflects exceptional filmmaking
"Lenox Hill" will leave an abiding impression on viewers. Eight one-hour episodes of the docuseries are currently streaming on Netflix.
‘7500’ teaches lesson on one’s decisions impacts others
Viewers' reaction to the hijacking thriller "7500" (Amazon) might depend on how far the memory of 9/11 has receded for them.
'Moons of Madness' is a game that might appeal to folks who enjoy cosmic horror
The fictional universe of author H.P. Lovecraft (1890-1937) meets the terrors of space in "Moons of Madness" (Funcom).
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