movie & Television reviews Movie & Television Reviews Videogame Review: ‘Ark: Survival Ascended’ Adele Chapline SmithFebruary 13, 20243 min read “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. Movie & Television Reviews Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on horizon John MulderigFebruary 12, 20246 min read 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 & Television Reviews Movie Review: ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ John MulderigFebruary 10, 20243 min read 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). CommentaryLentMovie & Television Reviews Lent with ‘The Chosen’ Sister Hosea RupprechtFebruary 8, 20244 min read “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 & Television Reviews Movie Review: ‘Argylle’ John MulderigFebruary 7, 20242 min read 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. Marriage & Family LifeMovie & Television Reviews Six must-watch marriage movies John MulderigFebruary 6, 20245 min read 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. Movie & Television Reviews Television Review: ‘For the Sake of the Gospel’ John MulderigFebruary 5, 20242 min read 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. Movie & Television Reviews Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on horizon John MulderigFebruary 5, 20246 min read 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 & Television Reviews Videogame Review: ‘Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora’ Adele Chapline SmithFebruary 1, 20243 min read “Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora” (Ubisoft) is an open-world action-adventure game that takes place concurrently with the movies. Its narrative, however, tells a standalone tale. While the experience as a whole is safest for grown-ups, it may also be acceptable for older adolescents. Movie & Television Reviews As season four premieres around world, ‘The Chosen’ actors talk faith, life struggles Paulina GuzikJanuary 31, 202410 min read Five years since the premiere of the first season, the series about the life of Jesus of Nazareth is now garnering over 770 million views of its episodes and has more than 12 million social media followers. Previous 1 … 31 32 33 … 67 Next