Movie Review: ‘The Monkey’ February 21, 2025By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews “The Monkey” (Neon), writer-director Osgood Perkins’ serio-comic adaptation of a 1980 short story by horror maven Stephen King, begins with the graphic disemboweling of a minor character and climaxes with the equally explicit decapitation of a major one by a flying bowling ball. ‘Nuff said?
Movie Review: ‘I’m Still Here’ February 19, 2025By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews “I’m Still Here” (Sony Pictures Classics) is an adaptation of Marcelo Paiva’s 2015 memoir recounting how his family survived the worst years of Brazil’s military junta in the 1970s.
Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on horizon February 19, 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.
Radio Interview: The Oscars and Hollywood February 17, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Movie & Television Reviews, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty, along with guest co-host Ann Augherton of the Arlington Catholic Herald, had a wide-ranging, sometimes wild, conversation with two Catholic movie experts: Pauline Sister Rose Pacatte and John Mulderig, film reviewer for OSV News. Hear their recommendations for the winners, and what they wished the entertainment industry would focus on this year.
Movie Review: ‘Heart Eyes’ February 14, 2025By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Roses are red… and so is the flood of gore that mars the Valentine’s Day-themed slasher flick “Heart Eyes.”
Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on horizon February 12, 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.
‘The Chosen’ actor shares how portraying an apostle rebooted his faith February 12, 2025By Jack Figge OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Through their participation in “The Chosen,” many of the show’s crew members and actors — including Jonathan Roumie, who portrays Jesus — have rediscovered faith.
Academy Awards Best Picture Nominees at a glance February 10, 2025By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Capsule reviews of the 10 films contending for Best Picture. The Oscars ceremony will take place in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 2.
Movie Review: ‘Love Hurts’ February 7, 2025By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Enjoyable humor and a touch of romance do increase the appeal of the otherwise frenetic actioner “Love Hurts” (Universal). A barrage of obscenities in the script, as well as fleeting forays into visual grisliness, are less welcome elements.
Movie Review: ‘You’re Cordially Invited’ February 6, 2025By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Despite being billed as a romantic comedy, “You’re Cordially Invited” (Amazon MGM) showcases more spite than genuine love. Throw in a heavy dose of off-color dialogue — as well as some wayward values — and the upshot is a mirthless, even dispiriting, experience.
Movie Review: ‘Dog Man’ February 5, 2025By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Comic chaos is the order of the day in “Dog Man” (Universal), the animated adaptation of a series of graphic novels by Dav Pilkey. Yet touching sentiments are also successfully incorporated into writer-director Peter Hastings’ film.
Movie Review: ‘Flight Risk’ January 29, 2025By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Although it’s mostly set high above the mountains of Alaska, the crime drama “Flight Risk” (Lionsgate) cannot be said to soar.
