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Film highlights John Paul II alliance with Reagan
By Catholic News ServiceWASHINGTON -- Forty years after his first pilgrimage to Poland, a film and book has been released exploring St. John Paul IIƵapp alliance with “deep spiritual bond” with U.S. President Ronald Reagan.
Filmmakers explore distribution
By Canadian Catholic NewsEDMONTON -- After much debate and controversy, Unplanned may yet be hitting theatres across Canada.
Camera finally points at civility
By Johanne BrownriggI paused the PVR and looked at my husband: “Did you notice what a big deal they were making about a first kiss?”
'mother!' adds new twist on God and Bible
By Bishop Robert BarronInspiring lesson in film of church revival
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterIt was an impossible task.
New film recalls faith, sacrifice of Maryknoll chaplain killed in Vietnam
By Beth Griffin, Catholic News ServiceMARYKNOLL, N.Y. – Fifty years after he put himself between a wounded Marine and fatal enemy gunfire, the story of Maryknoll Father Vincent R. Capodanno's faith and sacrifice is being retold in a new movie.
Review: The Emoji Movie
By Catholic News ServiceNEW YORK – Tech savvy viewers will especially enjoy the wacky proceedings of "The Emoji Movie" (Columbia). But patrons of all stripes will appreciate the film's themes of loyal friendship and faithful romance.
Review: Dunkirk
By John Mulderig, Catholic News ServiceNEW YORK – "Wars are not won by evacuations," British Prime Minister Winston Churchill famously observed. As writer-director Christopher Nolan's compelling historical drama Dunkirk (Warner Bros.) demonstrates, however, fine films can be made about them.
Review: Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
By John Mulderig, Catholic News ServiceNEW YORK – Despite its ponderous title, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (STX) turns out to be a flashy but lightweight sci-fi adventure likely to divert those grown viewers content to munch their popcorn and enjoy a break from the heat of summer.
Review: Atomic Blonde
By John Mulderig, Catholic News ServiceNEW YORK – Aspiring to be edgy and stylish, the espionage thriller "Atomic Blonde" (Focus), matches sometimes sadistic brawling with exploitative scenes of aberrant sex. The result is not only degraded but tedious as well.