Culture
Faith shines through as priest recounts grim captivity in Iraq
Held captive and tortured for a month by Islamic extremists, Father Hanna's cruel confinement led him to ponder life's ultimate questions, like love's meaning, God's presence and action, and goodness itself.
New Testament prof sorts out plausible, implausible in new ‘Paul’ movie
Don't take everything you see in the new movie "Paul, Apostle of Christ" as, well, gospel. Much of what is on screen is conjecture but the film offers an opportunity learn about St. Paul.
Movie review: Gringo
Moral dilemmas come fast and furious in "Gringo" (STX), a dark, but somehow not cynical, comedy about avarice and its near-instant consequences.
Melodrama aside, CNN series on papacy edifies, challenges viewers
"Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History" covers a lot of ground and provides a fine overview both for those who may have forgotten this aspect of history and for those who never learned about it.
Video game review: Okami
"Okami" (Capcom) is a game based on Japanese mythology and folklore and considered a masterpiece by many critics. It has recently been reissued in a high-definition edition playable on PC, PS4 and Xbox One.
‘Death Wish’ remake is a better looking tale of rampant vigilantism
Even dressed up with style and wit, this remake starring Bruce Willis is the same nihilistic racist vigilante fantasy that the five films in the first series, starring Charles Bronson, were years ago.
Sleight of hand, good chemistry may make ‘Deception’ a hit
The ABC drama that debuts March 11 following "American Idol" presents a magician who solves crimes with an FBI agent, including an intrigue involving he and his twin brother.
Engaging look at diverse objects brings Catholic history to life
What could Christopher Columbus' compass, the Wittenberg door and the curls of St. Therese of Lisieux possibly have in common? All, it turns out, reveal memorable stories about the history of the church.
The inconvenient truths behind networks’ ‘sweeps’ ratings
What happens during sweeps month is that networks load up with the most attractive programming possible, because how the network does in the sweeps-month ratings helps dictate the price of advertising in the subsequent months before the next sweeps period.
Runway to heaven: Vatican, The Met piece together faith and fashion
"Fashion and the Catholic Imagination" will include more than 100 pieces from top designers inspired by Catholic symbolism and art, as well as 40 vestments from the Vatican, at the Met in New York May 10-Oct. 8.