Movie Review: ‘Primate’ January 13, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews In the opening sequence of the horror film “Primate” (Paramount), a minor character has one of his eyes gouged out and his entire face ripped off his skull. That moment, unfortunately, typifies the excessive gore that mars this otherwise taut and cleverly tense chiller, preventing endorsement of it for any age group.
Movie Review: ‘Marty Supreme’ January 12, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Considered from an artistic point of view, “Marty Supreme” (A24), a loosely fact-based mix of drama and comedy, is an undeniably accomplished film. Approached from a moral standpoint, however, its narrative turns out to be both unsettling and, ultimately, unacceptable.
Movie Review: ‘David’ January 9, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews The film traces the adventurous life of the biblical king (voice of Brandon Engman in youth, voice of Phil Wickham as an adult) from his anointing by the prophet Samuel (voiced by Brian Stivale) through his defeat of the giant Goliath (voice of Kamran Nikhad) and on to a climactic battle against the Amalekites. It also focuses on three of his most important relationships.
Fathom Entertainment encores Lord of the Rings trilogy January 9, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews To mark the 25th anniversary of the release of the first film in director Peter Jackson’s trilogy “The Lord of the Rings,” Fathom Entertainment will be screening all three movies in the series this month.
Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on horizon December 31, 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.
Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on horizon December 24, 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: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ December 19, 2025By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews “Avatar: Fire and Ash” (20th Century), the third film in the always visually rich franchise that got its start in 2009, brings forward thematic elements that had previously been kept in the background and that viewers of faith will find it impossible to accept and difficult to dismiss. As a result, it requires careful evaluation by mature movie fans.
Movie Review: ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants’ December 17, 2025By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews True to form, SpongeBob emerges from his latest escapades smarter, wiser, pleased with his newly acquired skills and with increased loyalty to his friends. So, although the script’s humor may often fall short, the franchise’s beguiling charm remains.
The Films of Rob Reiner December 16, 2025By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Movie & Television Reviews Having first gained fame for his role on the landmark CBS-TV sitcom “All in the Family” (1971-79) in which he played Archie Bunker’s Polish American son-in-law, Mike Stivic — whom the cranky bigot dubbed “Meathead” — Rob Reiner helmed his first film in 1984. His work crossed various genres and included a number of features now regarded as classics.
Movie Review: Wake Up Dead Man December 11, 2025By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Clues and conundrums aren’t the only things that need to be sorted through in the murder mystery “Wake Up Dead Man” (Netflix). An equivocal, though ultimately positive, portrayal of faith marks this third film in the “Knives Out” franchise that began in 2019.
Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on horizon December 10, 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.
Movies to watch during Advent December 5, 2025By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Advent, Christmas, Movie & Television Reviews Just about everyone enjoys a Christmas holiday with all the trimmings, including Santa’s ho ho ho and Rudolph’s red nose. But the preparatory time of Advent can serve as an invitation to explore more deeply the true spiritual meaning of the Incarnation and to focus more intently on the virtues that reflection on that mystery should promote.
