movie & Television reviews Movie & Television Reviews TV Review: ‘Native Ball,’ various times, PBS John MulderigOctober 30, 20232 min read – A warmhearted profile of a pioneering Indigenous American sports figure is provided in filmmakers Jonathan Cipiti and Megan Harrington’s documentary “Native Ball: Legacy of a Trailblazer.” Movie & Television Reviews Movie Review: ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ John MulderigOctober 27, 20232 min read A child-abduction theme lends a dark undertone to the turbid horror film “Five Nights at Freddy’s.” Movie & Television Reviews Videogame Review: ‘Lies of P’ Adele Chapline SmithOctober 26, 20234 min read Like its classic source, “Lies of P” encourages players to ponder what it means to be human as well as the ethical status of deception. FeatureLocal NewsMovie & Television ReviewsNewsRadio InterviewRespect Life Radio Interview: Movie ‘Shelter in Solitude’ Catholic Review StaffOctober 23, 20231 min read Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with the actress and writer Siobhan Fallon Hogan, a Catholic who has woven images from her faith into the film, about the need for hope in times of crisis. Movie & Television ReviewsVatican Whoopi Goldberg delivers ‘Sister Act’ swag to Pope Francis Carol GlatzOctober 19, 20233 min read Pope Francis praised actor and comedian Whoopi Goldberg for helping people laugh and feel joy, telling her, “You are very important.” Movie & Television Reviews Movie Review: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ John MulderigOctober 19, 20233 min read Emotional ambiguity pervades the dramatization “Killers of the Flower Moon” (Paramount/Apple TV+). Epic yet intimate, director and co-writer Martin Scorsese’s masterful recounting of real-life events in 1920s Oklahoma is too gritty for kids, but deeply rewarding for grown-ups and possibly acceptable for older teens. Movie & Television Reviews Movie Review: ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ Kurt JensenOctober 18, 20233 min read In a world of ultra-raunchy rap and the obscenity-laden lyrics often found even outside that genre, Taylor Swift shows considerable moderation. Movie & Television Reviews Movie Review: ‘Dumb Money’ John MulderigOctober 12, 20234 min read Small-time retail investors take on some of the titans of Wall Street in the wry fact-based blend of comedy and drama “Dumb Money” (Sony). Although the David vs. Goliath aspect of director Craig Gillespie’s film is appealing, the relentless vulgarity of its dialogue gives his retrospective a hard edge and renders it acceptable for few. Movie & Television Reviews Videogame Review: ‘Immortals of Aveum’ Adele Chapline SmithOctober 11, 20232 min read First-person shooter games don’t often involve fantasy. But the visually pleasing “Immortals of Aveum” (Electronic Arts) — which also boasts a talented voice cast and quickly paced action — combines these elements to good effect. Movie & Television Reviews Movie Review: ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ John MulderigOctober 6, 20234 min read Although the horror sequel “The Exorcist: Believer” (Universal) gets off to a reasonably promising start, it degenerates quickly. It ends up being a muddle both dramatically and, more significantly, in its treatment of religion. Previous 1 … 48 49 50 … 78 Next