Culture
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.
Book collects John Paul II’s notes from 41 years of spiritual retreats
Only nine years after his death, he was declared a saint. This book aims to explain the pope's spirituality in his own words, but it falls short.
In ‘Logan Lucky,’ think ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ with a backwoods twang
Instead of suave leading men who rob casinos with flair, these mismatched West Virginia misfits turn to crime in the hope of a better life beyond the trailer park. Like cotton candy, the film doesn't linger long in the memory.
Couple’s story captures courage of a French village in World War II
"Love in a Time of Hate" tells the story of the Trocmes and others in Le Chambon who courageously and cleverly put their faith into action to hide Jews.
‘Daughters of Destiny’ shows how to lift India’s ‘untouchables’ one child at a time
This intriguing Netflix documentary on a school only for the lowest of India's caste system enables viewers to encounter people they wouldn't otherwise meet, yet with whose struggle they will surely sympathize.
Be ready to slog through metaphysical hooey of ‘The Dark Tower’
Astute viewers would be wise to spare themselves the necessity of sifting through this pile of New Age nonsense.
‘Annabelle: Creation’ goes for gore, dispenses with rational characters
The film's lapses in reason, believability and even the most rudimentary knowledge of Catholicism may inspire more frowns than frights.