Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on horizon February 20, 2024By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews 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.
From ‘Becket’ to ‘Big George Foreman’: 6 Lent-worthy movies with conversion tales February 16, 2024By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Lent, Movie & Television Reviews Five classic movies and one contemporary production that showcase people’s ability to change their lives for the better.
Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on horizon February 12, 2024By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews 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.
Movie Review: ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ February 10, 2024By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews In 1999, almost two decades after its creator’s untimely death at the age of 36, the 1977 reggae LP “Exodus” was named the album of the century by Time magazine. The making of that classic record is one of the events chronicled in the competent biographical drama “Bob Marley: One Love” (Paramount).
Movie Review: ‘Argylle’ February 7, 2024By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews The fish-out-of-water action comedy “Argylle” (Universal) starts off promisingly and its initial twists and turns sustain audience interest. By multiplying these complications and reversals, however, screenwriter Jason Fuchs eventually reaps diminishing returns.
Six must-watch marriage movies February 6, 2024By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Marriage & Family Life, Movie & Television Reviews Hollywood seems to find more drama in decaying marriages and divorce than in marital stability. Yet memorable films portraying successful marriages have appeared over the years.
Television Review: ‘For the Sake of the Gospel’ February 5, 2024By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews A little-known chapter of American religious history is explored in the enlightening documentary, “For the Sake of the Gospel.” Produced by the Diocese of Savannah, and made possible by the Catholic Communications Campaign, the film will air on EWTN Monday, Feb. 5, 5:30-6 p.m. EST.
Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on horizon February 5, 2024By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews 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.
Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on horizon January 29, 2024By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews 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.
Movie Review: ‘I.S.S.’ January 26, 2024By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews The psychological thriller “I.S.S.” (Bleecker Street) highlights positive values and teaches a civilizing lesson. But, as penned by screenwriter Nick Shafir, director Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s drama of shifting allegiance and unpredictable behavior never gains traction and ultimately registers as a slack, by-the-numbers exercise.
Television Review: ‘Hazbin Hotel’ January 25, 2024By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews The year is young. Still, it seems unlikely that 2024 will produce any piece of supposed entertainment more repellent than the animated TV series “Hazbin Hotel.”
Movie Review: ‘American Fiction’ January 24, 2024By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews In his feature debut, “American Fiction” (Amazon MGM), writer-director Cord Jefferson pulls off an impressive balancing act. In adapting Percival Everett’s 2001 novel “Erasure,” Jefferson successfully blends wry social satire with the serious tale of an emotionally isolated central character.
