Culture
Immature “Sisters” attempt to relive their high school years
In "Sisters," Tina Fey and Amy Poehler portray two sisters who revisit their high school days by throwing a party in their childhood home before their parents sell it.
Movie review: Legend
Political philosopher Hannah Arendt's famous phrase "the banality of evil" springs to mind while viewing writer-director Brian Helgeland's fact-based crime drama "Legend" (Universal).
Book’s academic style makes for a difficult but worthwhile read
Scribner, an accomplished researcher and writer, serves as education outreach coordinator at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. His scholarship and experience alone qualify him to focus on this particular era in the U.S. church.
Movie review: In the Heart of the Sea
With "In the Heart of the Sea" (Warner Bros.), the real-life events that helped inspire Herman Melville's classic 1851 novel "Moby-Dick" become the basis for a polished and exciting adventure directed by Ron Howard.
For Christians, martyrdom remains a ‘never-ending story,’ says cardinal
For Christians, martyrdom remains a "never-ending story" that stretches from Scripture accounts of apostolic times to today's "amphitheater of YouTube," Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington writes in a new book.
Jesuit professor explores good, bad and ugly about church’s past
Father O'Malley offers a collection of his articles and addresses from the past 15 years. These are intended to clarify the present state of the church by examining its past: the good, the bad and the ugly.
‘Pumped BMX’ high-flying bicycle fun
Video games have been accused of contributing to the problem of obesity in America since they keep players idling indoors instead of being active outside. But some pastimes, for at least some people, really are better pursued virtually.
New children’s books on saints, traditions make great Christmas gifts
Nine new Catholic books for children that are suitable for Christmas giving. Reviewed by Regina Lordan.
Movie review: The Letters
The filmmakers behind "The Letters" (Freestyle), a biography of Blessed Teresa of Kolkata (1910-1997), have set themselves a daunting task.
‘Creed’ punches above its class, lands a knockout
"One step, one punch, one round at a time" is the mantra of Rocky Balboa in the seventh film of the "Rocky" franchise. Multiple smart plot lines laden with emotion make the drama one of the series' best.