Culture
No phantom threads in upcoming ‘Heavenly Bodies’ exhibit in New York
The sectarian will meet the secular in an unusual way with the May 10 debut of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's exhibit "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination" in New York City.
‘Paul’ film producer: ‘Real important to tell the story of God’s mercy’
"His message of love and life and mercy is so important for us today," Eric Groth said to an invitation-only audience of about 60 at a Feb. 15 advance screening of the film at St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington.
Likable sitcom ‘Living Biblically’ on CBS needs to be funnier
Exceptional moments of religious insight can't overcome long stretches that are painfully unfunny. Viewers may root for this rare program airing Feb. 26 about a man who wants to become a better person.
With ‘Black Panther,’ racial empowerment is thoughtful and fun
It's a long, sprawling film packed with action and lightened by humor. Characters face moral choices such as whether pursue vengeance or accept justice as they weigh violent revolution against peaceful reform.
As ‘Early Man’ understood, greed will get you nowhere
That's the premise of this claymation film featuring soccer-playing cavemen who must work together to defeat an evil plan -- with plenty of family-friendly slapstick comedy along the way.
Teens get a fresh look at the original tough-guy hero, ‘Samson’
This spirited, biblically based drama is an enjoyable riff on the exploits of Ancient Israel's super-strong champion, affably portrayed here by Taylor James, along with a cast of colorful characters.
Balanced look at Catholic-Protestant links fails on Jewish teachings
Delving into the Bible and Catholic tradition, Peter Kreeft argues that Christian reunification is possible and, indeed, likely to happen if Protestants and Catholics probe deeply enough into their own traditions and listen deeply to each other.
‘Girlfriends,’ streaming, Acorn
Despite a stellar cast, the tiresome, overwrought "Girlfriends" is a misfire for the usually laudable streaming service Acorn.
Producer: New sitcom ‘Living Biblically’ avoids bad language on purpose
"Living Biblically" is adapted from the A.J. Jacobs book of the same title, in which he kept a yearlong diary of trying to live his life entirely according to biblical precepts. It will air at 9:30 EST Mondays on CBS starting Feb. 26.
Author disputes view that Galileo affair showed church as anti-science
Author Father Paschal Scotti, a Benedictine priest, provides readers with a solid foundation to the cultural and intellectual background of famous mathematician, inventor and astronomer Galileo Galilei.