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Video game roundup: Some are naughty, others are nice
Video games involving harmless brawls, combat on the battlefields of World War II, an adventure in ancient Greece and a tale of revenge are all in high demand this shopping season. Whether these products make appropriate Christmas gifts varies considerably from title to title.
New children’s books help little ones know Jesus with prayer, Bible
A number of new releases make the saints, church history and Mass accessible to kids, and one title even tackles loss of a pet.
Special effects stall ‘Mortal Engines’ weak plot
The film's look into a bleak future world is visually stunning, but falls flat in a drama that never shifts into high gear.
‘Once Upon a Deadpool’ is the same old story
Ryan Reynolds repeats his previous performances as the snarky superhero in a toned-down version that's still not quite family fare.
Multi-dimensional ‘Spider-Man’ bends genre in series’ latest film
"Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" isn't your father's Peter Parker. In this innovative animated movie, one web-slinger and a quintet of alternate Spider-men arrive on Earth from other dimensions.
Filmmaker’s ‘Camino’ documentary finally finds home on PBS
One decade and 500 miles later, the network will air the documentary "Walking the Camino: Six Ways to Santiago," following pilgrims as they hike from southern France to Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
New books give parents ideas to help raise kids Catholic
In support of parents' crucial role as the foremost teachers of the faith for their children, two books give them tools to pass on the light of faith in a world awash in games, porn and social media.
With color, Salvadoran photographer transmits message of hope, solidarity
Miguel Servellon remembers that his mother's prayers during difficult times of war in his native El Salvador included the phrase "life always has color," words of comfort she used to transmit to her children the message that there is always beauty in the world even when times are hard.
German Advent cookies are a labor of love
Cinnamon stars, a traditional treat, require some patience to make -- but the results are worth the effort. They're a perfect metaphor for this time of waiting for Christ's birth.
Laurel and Hardy biopic nails nostalgia in pitch-perfect style
The principals in "Stan & Ollie" epitomize "the show must go on" work ethic, resulting not so much in the belly laughs of their prime, but sublime joy at their invincible courage at the end of their long career.