movie & Television reviews Movie & Television ReviewsNewsWorld News Movie Review: ‘Here Today’ John MulderigMay 13, 20213 min read In adapting his script partner Alan Zweibel’s short story “The Prize” into the seriocomedy “Here Today,” director and co-writer Billy Crystal sets out to blend breezy humor with poignant drama. Unfortunately, the film falls flat in both respects. FeatureMovie & Television ReviewsNewsWorld News Movie Review: ‘Voyagers’ John MulderigApril 28, 20213 min read The tedious sci-fi parable “Voyagers” (Lionsgate) seems designed to prove that in space, no one can hear you yawn. Movie & Television ReviewsNewsWorld News ‘The Way Back,’ ‘Pray,’ Dolly Parton special win Christopher Awards Catholic News ServiceApril 26, 20214 min read The feature film “The Way Back,” a documentary on Father Patrick Peyton, and a Christmas special featuring Dolly Parton were among this year’s Christopher Award winners. FeatureMovie & Television ReviewsNewsWorld News Movie Review: ‘Francesco’ Sister Hosea RupprechtApril 21, 20215 min read Award-winning documentarian Evgeny Afineevsky issues a call for action with his film “Francesco.” #IamCatholicFeatureLocal NewsMovie & Television ReviewsNewsRadio Interview RADIO INTERVIEW: Oscars and Movies in the pandemic Catholic Review StaffApril 20, 20211 min read 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. FeatureMovie & Television ReviewsNewsWorld News PBS documentary explores creator of ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ Chris ByrdApril 15, 20214 min read 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 & Television ReviewsNewsWorld News Movie Review: ‘Roe v. Wade’ John MulderigApril 14, 20214 min read Allyn and Loeb’s treatment of one of the most controverted political topics in recent history emerges as more ambitious and earnest than successful. FeatureMovie & Television ReviewsNewsWorld News Movie Review: ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ John MulderigMarch 31, 20212 min read This movie is a visually spectacular but dramatically feeble creature feature from director Adam Wingard. EasterFeatureMovie & Television ReviewsNewsWorld News Movie Review: ‘Resurrection’ John MulderigMarch 25, 20213 min read Though its tone is sometimes overheated, this is a handsomely done dramatization of the most essential period in human history. Movie & Television ReviewsNewsWorld News Movie Review: ‘The Father’ Kurt JensenMarch 18, 20213 min read “The Father” has nothing new to say about the challenges of dementia. Previous 1 … 23 24 25 … 28 Next