Movie Review: ‘Masters of the Universe’ June 11, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Given that the franchise it extends dates back to the 1982 release of a Mattel line of action toys and that its protagonist’s moniker, when in superhero mode, is He-Man, sensible viewers will not approach the adventure “Masters of the Universe” (Amazon MGM) expecting brilliant insights into the human condition.
Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on the horizon June 9, 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 during the week of June 21, as well as notes on TV programming for the same week.
Movie Review: ‘Backrooms’ June 8, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews “Backrooms” (A24) is that rarity among contemporary horror films, an intelligent and unsettling psychological study that doesn’t substitute wallowing in blood for the work of evoking real chills. While the movie is mostly free of graphic imagery, however, it does include some briefly intense mayhem.
Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on the horizon June 3, 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 during the week of June 14, as well as notes on TV programming for the same week.
Movie Review: ‘Sacred Heart: His Reign Has No End’ June 3, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews As America’s Catholic bishops prepare to mark the semiquincentennial by consecrating the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a French docudrama that can aid viewers in understanding the full significance of such an action makes its timely appearance.
Movie Review: ‘The Breadwinner’ June 1, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Nate Bargatze, best known for his stand-up work, co-wrote and stars in the domestic comedy “The Breadwinner” (Sony). Although mostly wholesome, the film is also, unfortunately, sorely lacking in laughs.
Movie Review: ‘Pressure’ May 28, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews For British meteorologist James Stagg (Andrew Scott), the central figure in the fact-based World War II drama “Pressure” (Focus), the “longest day” was probably not the eventual date of the Allied invasion of Normandy. Instead it was likely the day he had to advise that the greatest amphibious landing of troops in history be postponed.
Movie Review ‘The Madalorian and Grogu’ May 27, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews It’s one battle after another for the title characters in the latest installment of the “Star Wars” saga, “The Mandalorian and Grogu” (Disney). But the combat is nongraphic and the film is free of anything off-color. As a result, this high-quality escapist adventure can be enjoyed by a broad spectrum of age groups.
Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on the horizon May 26, 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 during the week of June 7, as well as notes on TV programming for the same week.
Movie Review: ‘In the Grey’ May 26, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Writer-director Guy Ritchie puts a twist on the heist movie with “In the Grey” (Black Bear). Although clever, the film is also harshly violent. So it can only be endorsed for grown viewers who don’t object to a steady barrage of gunfire, the occasional explosion and the sight of blood here and there.
1930 Films now in the public domain May 21, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews On Jan. 1, all Hollywood films released in 1930 entered the public domain. As a result, many of them can now be watched online for free.
Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on the horizon May 20, 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 during the week of May 31, as well as notes on TV programming for the same week.
