Culture
For Catholic viewers, ‘The Good Catholic’ isn’t very good
A self-identified romantic comedy built around a priest's struggle with his vocation misses its mark widely as it gets almost every detail of parish life and priestly life wrong.
Stephen King’s creepy clown is far from kid-friendly in dark, violent ‘It’
King's 1986 novel makes for a grisly, disturbing movie with only a few redemptive moments. While the film highlights courage and friendship, "pennywise" viewers may want to save their money for a less dismal cinematic experience.
Netflix said to debut movie on historic papal election
Production on "The Pope," a dramatic telling of the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI and election of Pope Francis, will begin in November. Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce will star in the leading roles.
In heat of ‘Tulip Fever,’ chastity wilts
Horticulture was never as steamy or silly as in this period drama set in 17th-century Amsterdam. Confusing and preposterous multiple story lines with unbridled sensuality eventually give way to conscience.
Fans of Jesuit author will find surprises in collection of his works
No matter how many of the bestselling books authored by Jesuit Father James Martin you have read, a great deal of what's in this book -- a volume in the publisher's "Modern Spiritual Masters Series" -- is likely to be unfamiliar.
‘Birth of the Dragon’ retells Bruce Lee story without breathing too much fire
A new film recounts a 1964 match-up between the legendary Lee and a martial arts master. The stereotyped characters throw more lines than punches, but the story delivers a worthwhile moral.
Immigrants raise a dying parish to new life in ‘All Saints’
A church in decline, pastored by John Corbett ("My Big Fat Greek Wedding"), is transformed by devout immigrants against unlikely odds. Based on actual events, the film makes for an imperfect but heartfelt story.
Two books on prayer – one raw, one romanticized
Heather King shares her struggles in prayer, which lead to a life of service, while Sister Joyce Rupp, O.S.M. offers more stylized -- and somewhat self-focused -- meditations.
‘Leap!’ puts exclamation point on chasing your dreams
Ballet enthusiasts of all ages -- and everyone else -- should jump at the chance to see this charming animated film set in 1880s France. The colorful, fluid details make the movie a visual wonder.
Movie review: Good Time
Gritty and intense, the ironically titled crime drama "Good Time" (A24) actually charts some very grim hours in the lives of its central characters. In doing so, the film conducts viewers on a journey through a bleak urban landscape many entertainment oriented moviegoers may not care to visit.