John Mulderig of Catholic News Service and Daughter of St. Paul Sister Rose Pacatte talk about about how the pandemic affected moviegoing in 2020 and also give their expert takes on each of the nominees for Best Picture at the upcoming Oscars.
Movie & Television Reviews
PBS documentary explores creator of ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’
MacLowry and Strain, moreover, can be commended for refusing to ignore the unpleasant aspects of Baum’s character, traits that don’t easily square with viewers’ preconceptions concerning the author of a beloved text.
Movie Review: ‘Roe v. Wade’
Allyn and Loeb’s treatment of one of the most controverted political topics in recent history emerges as more ambitious and earnest than successful.
Movie Review: ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’
This movie is a visually spectacular but dramatically feeble creature feature from director Adam Wingard.
Movie Review: ‘Resurrection’
Though its tone is sometimes overheated, this is a handsomely done dramatization of the most essential period in human history.
Movie Review: ‘The Father’
“The Father” has nothing new to say about the challenges of dementia.
Movie Review: ‘Coming 2 America’
“Coming 2 America” (Paramount/Amazon), turns out to be a slight and mostly unsatisfying comedy.
Movie Review: ‘Tom & Jerry ‘
With messages about honesty and friendship thrown in with slapstick humor and benign mayhem, “Tom & Jerry” can be enjoyed by the entire family.
Not your grandfather’s — or father’s — Superman
Superman, in the guise of Clark Kent (Tyler Hoechlin), is now married to Lois (Elizabeth Tulloch) and they have twin sons, Jonathan (Jordan Elsass) and Jordan (Alexander Garfin).
Movie Review: ‘Land’
Although it ultimately celebrates spiritual renewal, the meditative drama “Land” (Focus) first takes viewers through an experience of physical and emotional purgation on the part of its protagonist that, however valuable it may be to witness, is not easy to watch
Movie Review: ‘Minari’
Set in the 1980s, “Minari” (A24), a gentle mix of drama and comedy, explores the immigrant experience from a Korean American perspective.
Movie Review: ‘Our Friend’
Under the slightly altered title “Our Friend” (Gravitas Ventures), Teague’s award-winning piece comes to the screen as an emotionally wrenching but ultimately uplifting drama.