movie & Television reviews CommentaryMovie & Television Reviews Rolling out the red carpet: Jesus on the big screen Jaymie Stuart WolfeMay 17, 20244 min read As a columnist with a case for press credentials in the Catholic space and a close friend in public relations, I’ve attended a few movie premieres. But I had never been to a “Red Carpet” event until the one held for “Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist,” a new limited theatrical release documentary. Movie & Television Reviews Movie Review: ‘IF’ John MulderigMay 17, 20243 min read John Krasinski wrote, directed and plays a prominent role in the generally wholesome fantasy “IF” (Paramount). Yet, while the good intentions behind his film are evident, it ends up registering as a sweet but flawed piece of entertainment, one that gets in its own way by trying too hard to be liked. Movie & Television Reviews TV Review: Lost childhood and cycles of violence in Hulu’s ‘Under the Bridge’ Meghan SchultzMay 16, 20245 min read Hulu’s “Under the Bridge,” based on a true story, premiered in April and will continue to release new episodes weekly through May 29. The drama, rated TV-MA largely for its violence and language, stars Keough (of Prime Video’s “Daisy Jones and the Six”) and Golden Globe winner Lily Gladstone. Movie & Television Reviews Movie Review: ‘Tarot’ John MulderigMay 15, 20242 min read What’s on the cards for viewers of the horror flick “Tarot” (Screen Gems)? As it turns out, not much. While the bloodletting on display in this inept production is relatively restrained, the characters are cardboard and the mythos explaining their bedevilment lame. Movie & Television Reviews Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on horizon John MulderigMay 15, 20247 min read Capsule reviews of theatrical movies available now for streaming or scheduled for broadcast on network or cable television as well as notes on TV programming for the same week. FeatureLocal NewsMovie & Television ReviewsNewsRadio Interview Radio Interview: ‘Teilhard: Visionary Scientist’ Catholic Review StaffMay 13, 20241 min read Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Frank and Mary Frost, producers of “Teilhard: Visionary Scientist,” a documentary about Jesuit scientist Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, who was part of the crew that discovered Peking Man and whose explorations in science and spirituality continue to inspire today. Movie & Television Reviews Movie Review: ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ John MulderigMay 13, 20243 min read The values promoted in Josh Friedman’s script are certainly on target. And it’s easy to root for youthful Noa and his allies. Yet the pace is slow and there’s a lumbering feel to the proceedings. Movie & Television Reviews Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on horizon John MulderigMay 9, 20247 min read Capsule reviews of theatrical movies available now for streaming or scheduled for broadcast on network or cable television as well as notes on TV programming for the same week. Arts & CultureBooksMovie & Television Reviews ‘Wildcat’ a reminder of Flannery O’Connor’s enduring attraction Maria WieringMay 9, 20248 min read Ethan Hawke knows “Wildcat,” his film about the life and imagination of Southern writer Flannery O’Connor released May 3, is unlikely to attract general audiences. “It’s a difficult subject matter for a lot of people. They don’t know what to make out of it,” he said in a Q&A with media April 30. The film […] Movie & Television Reviews Movie Review: ‘The Fall Guy’ John MulderigMay 7, 20243 min read Screwball comedies showcasing couples verbally duking it out in the battle of the sexes comprised a significant and often winning subgenre during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Whether the sparring partners were Gary Cooper and Jean Arthur or William Powell and Carole Lombard, audiences were likely to enjoy every round. Previous 1 … 1 2 3 … 41 Next