The following are capsule reviews of theatrical movies available now for streaming or scheduled for broadcast on network or cable television during the week of May 24, as well as notes on TV programming for the same week. Televised films may or may not be edited for language, nudity, violence and sexual situations while the programs listed have not been reviewed and therefore are not necessarily recommended by OSV News.
Streaming Now
“Annie Hall” (1977; Amazon Prime)
Director Woody Allen’s romantic comedy about an on-again, off-again relationship between a Jewish comedian from New York (Allen) and a WASP from the Midwest (Diane Keaton). Although the movie is frequently very funny and has a touch of humanity lacking in Allen’s earlier work, it falls far short of its more ambitious intention of making a serious statement about human relationships. Some rough language and much humor derived from sexual matters. The OSV News classification is A-III — adults. The Motion Picture Association rating is PG — parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
“A Passage to India” (1984; Hulu)
Screen version of the E.M. Forster classic about the inability of two diverse cultures to have any but perilous contact in the British-ruled India of the 1920s as seen in a story centering around a question of rape. Though painstakingly crafted by director David Lean and superbly acted by an outstanding cast (Judy Davis, Victor Banerjee, Dame Peggy Ashcroft, James Fox and Alec Guinness), the movie fails to dramatize convincingly the mysticism at the heart of its theme. Flawed but culturally rich entertainment. The OSV News classification is A-II — adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association rating is PG — parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
“13 Going on 30” (2004; Netflix)
Breezy romantic comedy-fantasy about a gawky 13-year-old who, after wishing she was an adult, wakes up in the body of a sexy and successful woman (Jennifer Garner), only to discover popularity and success isn’t all it is cracked up to be, and may in fact ruin her one chance at true love. With enough laughs and heartfelt sweetness to compensate for its warmed-over plot, the film, directed by Gary Winick, gives the old be-careful-what-you-wish-for chestnut a fresh spin and wraps it in the infectious smile of Garner, crafting an effervescent urban fairy tale about regrets and second chances. Some mild sexual humor, a few crass expressions and brief drug references. The OSV News classification is A-II — adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association rating is PG-13 — parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
Looking Ahead:
Sunday, May 24, 2:30-4 p.m. EDT (EWTN) “Solemn Mass of Pentecost.” The Eucharistic liturgy for the Feast of Pentecost, broadcast from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington.
Sunday, May 24, 8-9:30 p.m. EDT (PBS) “National Memorial Day Concert 2026.” Live broadcast from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol of America’s national night of remembrance, hosted by actors Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise.
Sunday, May 24, 8-11 p.m. EDT (ABC) “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015). After a 10-year hiatus, the iconic science-fiction franchise is rejuvenated courtesy of a lucid plot, abundant humor and the introduction of two dynamic new heroes: a young scavenger (Daisy Ridley) and a disaffected foot soldier (John Boyega) of the Dark Side. Together, they help Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and his ally General Leia (Carrie Fisher) battle a fascistic army (commanded by Andy Serkis). Director and co-writer J.J. Abrams brings a steady hand, if not much technical innovation or visual flair, to this seventh installment of the intergalactic saga. Just enabling the duo of newcomers to deliver such compelling performances, however, turns out to be the key to revitalizing the blockbuster series. Much stylized fantasy violence. The OSV News classification of the theatrical version was A-II — adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association rating was PG-13 — parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
Tuesday, May 26, 5-8 p.m. EDT (AMC) “Enemy of the State” (1998). Glossy political thriller in which a Georgetown lawyer (Will Smith) is being framed for murder by a corrupt government surveillance agent (Jon Voight) unless a mysterious former agent (Gene Hackman) can outsmart the operative at his own game. Tony Scott directs a relentlessly high-tech chase film that, by stressing elaborate surveillance gizmos and tracking satellites, fails to become emotionally involving. Sporadic violence, sexual references, some profanity and intermittent rough language. The OSV News classification of the theatrical version was A-III — adults. The Motion Picture Association rating was R — restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Wednesday, May 27, 8-10 p.m. EDT (TCM) “Butterflies Are Free” (1972). Good screen version of Leonard Gershe’s play about a blind youth (Edward Albert), the cheerfully amoral kook in the apartment next door (Goldie Hawn) who becomes emotionally attached to him and his over-protective but ultimately very wise and sensible mother (Eileen Heckart). Director Milton Katselas keeps the romantic melodrama moving along quite nicely, the acting is quite good and the clash between the new morality and the old is treated very gently. The OSV News classification of the theatrical version was A-III — adults. The Motion Picture Association rating was PG — parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. (First in a series of five films featuring Heckart, concluding with “Somebody Up There Likes Me” (1956), 4:15-6:15 a.m. EDT, Thursday, May 28.)
Saturday, May 30, 6-8 p.m. EDT (TCM) “The Maltese Falcon” (1941). Dashiell Hammett’s private detective Sam Spade (Humphrey Bogart) gets involved with a crafty trio of crooks (Mary Astor, Sidney Greenstreet and Peter Lorre), each trying to out-swindle the other in quest of the priceless statue of the title. But all the hard-boiled gumshoe wants is to nab the one who murdered his partner (Jerome Cowan). Writer-director John Huston’s classy crime melodrama has taut pacing, snappy dialogue, wry characterizations and an unsentimental payoff. Though there’s some menace and violence, it’s mainly a mind-over-muscle caper. The OSV News classification of the theatrical version was A-II — adults and adolescents. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association.
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