ARTS & MEDIA
‘The Addams Family’ falls flat
Those creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky characters from the imagination of Charles Addams receive the big-screen animated treatment in "The Addams Family" (MGM).
Novel helps readers feel the chill of mid-century Minnesota
Fortunately for authors and readers alike, the playing field for what makes "a good read" is wide open.
‘Gemini Man’ is an adventure that seems familiar
Though it may be named after a heavenly constellation, the sci-fi action-thriller "Gemini Man" (Paramount) turns out to be less than stellar.
New film on St. Faustina makes one-night-only debut Oct. 28
A new film on the life of St. Faustina Kowalska will have a one-night-only showing Oct. 28.
‘Joker’ a dark, vengeful addition to ‘Batman’ origin story
Origin stories of Batman villains don't get any darker than "Joker" (Warner Bros.)
Book relates public, private lives of pioneer in Catholic-Jewish ties
This excellent book tells the story of Rabbi Marc Tanenbaum and narrates Jewish-Christian relations during his tenure with the Synagogue Council of America.
Artist hopes to convey welcoming message through refugee sculpture
In St. Peter's Square now stands a 20-foot-tall bronze sculpture depicting a boat carrying migrants ...
Catholic voice in fiction, fine art poised for new relevance, conference participants say
Catholic fiction, poetry and drama are poised for a Renaissance of sorts, according to participants of this year's Catholic Imagination Conference Sept. 19-21 at Loyola University Chicago.
'Abominable' is action-packed, family friendly
"Abominable" is a film about transformation of abominable snowman into a lovable furball.
Felician University to host performance of ‘Vianney’ drama
“Vianney, the live theatrical production performed by acclaimed actor and producer Leonardo Defilippis of St. Luke Productions will be presented Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. in Felician University Breslin Performing Arts Center, 262 South Main Street, Lodi.
Downton Abbey is movie geared more for adults
Those who've been yearning for a fix of interwar elegance ever since "Downton Abbey" went off the air can rejoice.
Youth talents to be highlighted at parish arts festival
An afternoon that highlights the artistic talents of youth is planned for Oct. 6.
‘Ad Astra’ is scientific, technological film with faith elements
"Ad Astra" (Fox) assures us that, by persevering through difficulties, we can aspire to reach the stars.
'Country Music' documentary traces music’s history over course of 70 years
The commendably ambitious PBS documentary "Country Music," may not always meet expectations ...
More than an introduction, book offers deep dive into Church history
Consider "Timeless" the equivalent of at least a two-semester college overview course in Catholic Church history ...
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