Culture
Filmmaker’s new movie ‘Across’ tells story of Father Augustus Tolton
Nashville filmmaker Chris Foley, inspired by the story of Father Tolton's life, has written and directed a short film, "Across," about the Tolton family's escape from slavery.
Actor Gary Sinise describes his road to the Catholic Church
Gary Sinise, the actor best known for playing Lieutenant Dan in the movie "Forrest Gump," followed an unusual path to becoming a Catholic. His wife's lead and the 9/11 terror attacks were the keys.
Top 10 movies and family films of 2018
Curl up on a winter's night or weekend with some of these 20 recent films for quality tales affirming faith and family values.
‘The Lego Movie 2’ puts fun together with good lessons
This family-friendly film offers positive messages about (no puns intended) making connections with friends and family, and constructing a world where people respect one other, no matter their differences.
America’s first black priest has lessons to teach us today
A new biography of Father Augustus Tolton presents the Chicago priest as a model of faith, perseverance and holiness. None of the hatred shown toward him was ever reciprocated. Rather, it was transformed by love.
Suspenseful puzzle videogame follolws on ‘Hello Neighbor’
The prequel to a surprise cult favorite of 2017, "Hide and Seek" engages players in the home-based adventures of a boy and girl experiencing family tragedy.
From frozen heart of a grieving dad comes his ‘Cold Pursuit’
Liam Neeson stars in this time-worn tale of vigilante-as-hero, set on a murderous rampage of revenge. It remains as unacceptable for viewers of faith as it was in the "Death Wish" movies of old.
Book focuses on ‘exceptional’ work of well-known biblical scholar
A new volume about the greatest American Catholic Bible scholar of the 20th century, Father Raymond Brown, covers his books and his response to "vicious and mean-spirited" critics.
King Arthur meets Brexit in ‘The Kid Who Would Be King’
A 12-year-old boy claims the mighty sword Excalibur and recruits a noble army from his school in this family-friendly retelling of the Arthurian legend -- with modern twists and help from Patrick Stewart.
Be patient with slow pace of ordinary life in ‘Roma’
Grown viewers with long attention spans will find Catholicism subtly interwoven into this meditative drama from Netflix, in which women must band together as men behave badly in 1970s' Mexico City.