movie & Television reviews
From ‘Becket’ to ‘Big George Foreman’: 6 Lent-worthy movies with conversion tales
Five classic movies and one contemporary production that showcase people’s ability to change their lives for the better.
Movie Review: ‘Madame Web’
As origin stories for Marvel Cinematic Universe characters go, “Madame Web” (Sony) is notable for being particularly abrasive, sour and gloomy. That’s surprising given that this fourth film in the Spider-Man series is meant to be something of a conversion story.
Videogame Review: ‘Ark: Survival Ascended’
“Ark: Survival Ascended” (Studio Wildcard) is a remastered remake of the same franchise’s 2015 game “Survival Evolved.” Like its predecessor, it’s a post-apocalyptic adventure that anachronistically combines advanced futuristic technology with the presence of dinosaurs.
Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on horizon
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.
Movie Review: ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
In 1999, almost two decades after its creator’s untimely death at the age of 36, the 1977 reggae LP “Exodus” was named the album of the century by Time magazine. The making of that classic record is one of the events chronicled in the competent biographical drama “Bob Marley: One Love” (Paramount).
Lent with ‘The Chosen’
“The Chosen” provides much inspiration that could kick start your Lenten reflection on how God might be inviting you to metanoia, or conversion, during this penitential season.
Movie Review: ‘Argylle’
The fish-out-of-water action comedy “Argylle” (Universal) starts off promisingly and its initial twists and turns sustain audience interest. By multiplying these complications and reversals, however, screenwriter Jason Fuchs eventually reaps diminishing returns.
Six must-watch marriage movies
Hollywood seems to find more drama in decaying marriages and divorce than in marital stability. Yet memorable films portraying successful marriages have appeared over the years.
Television Review: ‘For the Sake of the Gospel’
A little-known chapter of American religious history is explored in the enlightening documentary, “For the Sake of the Gospel.” Produced by the Diocese of Savannah, and made possible by the Catholic Communications Campaign, the film will air on EWTN Monday, Feb. 5, 5:30-6 p.m. EST.
Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on horizon
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.