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‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ is beyond the orbit of younger viewers

Disney's latest film in the Marvel sci-fi series is grounded in solid values, but vague imagery, harsh language, and violence may leave kids seeing stars.

In ‘The Circle,’ social media titan demands loyalty and truth

In this cautionary tale, Big Brother is a cult-like tech company seeking control of everyone with slogans like "Secrets are lies." It raises issues about privacy and the power of big business.

‘How to Be a Latin Lover’ quickly goes from spicy to dull

Long stretches of exposition slow down this scattershot comedy, even though it's weighted toward a moral lesson about the value of work for its protagonist.

‘Phoenix Forgotten’ reminds the truth is still out there

The sci-fi horror tale based on the aftermath of the real-life, and widely reported, UFO sighting in Arizona follows a filmmaker's quest for her missing brother, and his found video.

‘LA 92,’ 9-11 p.m. EDT, April 30, National Geographic channel

"LA 92's" release coincides with the 25th anniversary of the civil unrest that rocked South Central Los Angeles following the controversial acquittal of the four white LAPD officers involved in the beating of African-American motorist Rodney King.

Author recalls era when women fought Europe’s ‘glass ceiling’

Between the years 1474, when Isabella became the regnant of Castile, until the death of the English queen Elizabeth Tudor in 1603 is a remarkable era for many reasons, one of which is the number of women -- 16 in total -- who played significant roles in their countries.

CRS unveils book about Muslim-Christian cooperation in peacebuilding

The book showcases lessons learned in bringing about cooperation between Christians and Muslims in some places where CRS has projects, such as Bosnia-Herzegovina, Central African Republic, Kenya and Mindanao, the second largest island in the Philippines.

Hollywood tackles Armenian genocide in new film

At a screening of "The Promise" at a New York Archdiocese venue, the makers of the film drew parallels between the tragedy a century ago and similar crises in the world today.

‘Blackwood Crossing’ a top choice for a spiritually rich video game

Psychologically and spiritually rich, "Blackwood Crossing" is a narrative-driven experience that combines, in equal parts, "Alice in Wonderland," a railroad whodunit and the kind of magical realism associated with director Guillermo del Toro.

‘Genius’ takes 10-episode look at Albert Einstein

In the first scripted series by National Geographic channel, better known for documentaries about nature and history, the physicist's messy, brilliant life gets a nuanced treatment.