Radio Interview: The 2026 Oscars March 9, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, Movie & Television Reviews, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Radio’s 2026 Oscars Special dives into the year’s most surprising, soulful, and genre‑bending Best Picture nominees. Catholic Review Associate Publisher Chris Gunty is joined by Daughter of St. Paul Sister Rose Pacatte, OSV News media reviewer John Mulderig, and co‑host Ann Augherton of the Arlington Catholic Herald for a fast‑moving, insightful conversation about Hollywood’s biggest night, coming up March 15.
A look at St. Francis of Assisi on film March 9, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews, Saints Given the dramatic nature of his conversion and the long-lasting, widespread influence of the family of religious orders he founded, it’s no surprise that the life of St. Francis has often been portrayed on film. As early as 1918, a silent Italian production, “Frate Sole” (“Brother Sun”), directed by Ugo Falena, was devoted to the subject.
Filmmaker explores shifts in U.S. religious landscape through lens of Ursuline sister March 6, 2026By OSV News The Record Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Movie & Television Reviews Morgan Atkinson’s newest documentary — “In the Company of Change,” released in September — is his second film on the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville. His first, “A Change in Order,” released in 1987, reflected on how the Ursuline Sisters were affected by the cultural shifts of the 1980s.
Movie Review: ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’ March 6, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews, Uncategorized Combine the exuberant screen style of Australian auteur Baz Luhrmann with the intensity of the King of Rock and Roll and the results are bound to be splashy. So it proved with the director’s 2022 biopic “Elvis” and the same now holds true for the helmer’s engaging documentary “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert” (Neon).
Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on horizon March 4, 2026By 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: ‘Goat’ February 27, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews “Goat” (Sony) is an animated underdog sports comedy populated by anthropomorphized animals. While mostly inoffensive, and thus suitable for a wide audience — including teens and older kids — the film is also easily forgotten.
Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on horizon February 25, 2026By 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.
Russia’s war on Ukraine means ‘No Priests Left,’ documentary shows February 24, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews, War in Ukraine The documentary initiative has resulted in several works examining Russia’s persecution of faith communities in occupied regions of Ukraine.
Movie Review: ‘Midwinter Break’ February 23, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews The validity of faith is a major theme in the sensitive marital drama “Midwinter Break” (Focus). As adapted from co-writer Bernard MacLaverty’s 2017 novel by director Polly Findlay, the film is an exploration of how contrasting personalities and outlooks can serve either as a source of nuptial balance or of corrosive discord.
A look at the Academy Awards Best Picture Nominees February 20, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews This year’s Academy Award nominations were announced on Jan. 22. Following, in alphabetical order, are capsule reviews of the 10 films contending for Best Picture. The Oscars ceremony will take place in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 15.
Movie Review: ‘The Strangers – Chapter 3’ February 18, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews “I need a Xanax!” declares a victim-in-waiting in the bloodsoaked slasher flick “The Strangers – Chapter 3” (Lionsgate). Moviegoers unwise enough to patronize the film may end up echoing that sentiment.
Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on horizon February 18, 2026By 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.
