Culture
Movie review: Gods of Egypt
"The battle for eternity begins," proclaims the tagline of "Gods of Egypt" (Lionsgate), a swords-and-sandals epic about warring deities along the banks of the Nile.
Soaring spirit of ‘Eddie the Eagle,’ the unlikeliest Olympian
It's a shame this movie makes a joke of sexuality because, overall, the upward arc of Eddie's life, from working-class boy to Olympic hero, intertwined with his coach's struggle for redemption, makes for buoyant viewing.
‘Story of discovery’ shows priest’s experience in spiritual counseling
Anne, a divorced 40-year-old woman who essentially remains Catholic in name only, arrives almost by happenstance one evening at the Trappist Abbey of Sts. Philip and James in "The Abbey," Jesuit Father James Martin's recently published first novel.
‘Condemned’ movie series to be featured in March on TCM
For three decades, the Catholic Legion of Decency held great sway not only over Catholic movie audiences but also the Hollywood film industry. Its legacy -- for good and for ill -- will be examined in a film series to be presented 8 p.m. (EST) Thursdays in March starting March 3, and stretching into the overnight hours each Thursday, on the Turner Classic Movies cable channel.
‘Risen’: An unusually effective drama on Christianity’s origin
Balancing Scriptural accuracy with believers-versus-the-world piety can be a tricky business. But "Risen" pulls it off to splendid effect with fine acting, lavish settings and a sense of humor, offering a path to faith for nonbelievers.
Turning a tragic ‘Why me?’ into ‘What can I learn from this?’
Some 30 years ago, 100 percent of 9-year-old John O'Leary's body was burned in an accident. His new book tells how he emerged with a passion to live fully and how he inspires others to do the same.
‘Race’: How tolerance outran hatred at ’36 Olympics
Run, don't walk, to the nearest multiplex and see "Race," a supremely entertaining biopic about Olympic track and field legend Jesse Owens.
Vengeful anti-hero of ‘Deadpool’ no more than a punk, with wit
Sarcasm and splatter predominate in this action-hero film which lacks any sense of ethics while serving up offenses at every turn. Even the main character's debased witticisms, while clever, drag viewers down.
Pouty-faced ‘Zoolander 2’ twice as unfunny as original
Amidst all the sex jokes, fat jokes and religious sacrilege of fashion-world heroes and villains, the Ben Stiller comedy isn't remotely funny, says our film reviewer.
New book opens a window into Cardinal Wuerl’s life, U.S. church
Though not definitive, the biography gives an overview of the many events in the life of Cardinal Wuerl, former bishop of Pittsburgh and Washington's archbishop since 2006 -- and his role with Pope Francis.