Pope Francis on Film April 30, 2025By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews, Remembering Pope Francis From the moment of his election in early 2013, Pope Francis naturally became one of the world’s most newsworthy individuals. But it was especially in the latter half of his pontificate that he proved an intriguing figure for moviemakers. Both documentarians and the creators of feature films were drawn to him over that time.
Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on horizon April 23, 2025By 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: ‘The King of Kings’ April 22, 2025By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews With the Easter season upon us, Dickens’ biography comes to the big screen as “The King of Kings” (Angel Studios). In keeping with its august source material, the film is an excellent animated introduction to its sacred subject matter for youngster
Television Review: ‘Journey to You,’ Hallmark Channel April 22, 2025By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Pleasant and undemanding, “Journey to You” may serve to spark interest in the millennium-long history of the Camino and the customs attached to it, both for those undertaking the trip for religious reasons and those with more touristic motivations.
Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on horizon April 16, 2025By 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: ‘Drop’ April 10, 2025By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Uncategorized Moviegoers may want to take a break from their cellphones after seeing the intriguing thriller “Drop” (Universal). That’s because the technology involved in sending the titular type of message — as well as the ubiquity of the devices themselves — has the film’s protagonist in a quandary.
Bible-based films for Holy Week and Eastertide April 9, 2025By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Easter, Lent, Movie & Television Reviews With Easter approaching, viewers of faith may want to dip into this store of vintage offerings, especially in search of pictures suitable for the whole family.
Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on horizon April 4, 2025By 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: ‘Death of a Unicorn’ April 4, 2025By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews In “Death of a Unicorn” (A24), an off-beat blend of horror and comedy, writer-director Alex Scharfman uses a fanciful premise about the titular beast and its mythical breed as a gateway to social satire.
Movie Review: ‘The Chosen: Last Supper – Part 1’ March 28, 2025By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Newcomers to the saga who are introduced to it by way of “The Chosen: Last Supper – Part 1” (Fathom), the theatrical release of the first two episodes of the program’s fifth season, will easily recognize its appeal.
Movie Review: ‘A Working Man’ March 26, 2025By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews, Uncategorized The formula is an old, but by no means venerable, one in Hollywood. Give a character with a military background an excuse to put his calm civilian existence on hold temporarily and so unleash his slaying skills on a host of wrong-doers.
Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on horizon March 26, 2025By 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.
