“Fatima” (Picturehouse), a fact-based drama from director and co-writer Marco Pontecorvo, recounts what may rank as the most remarkable series of religious events of modern times.
Movie: ‘Fatima’
A lot of room in the inn: most of Italy’s religious guesthouses reopen
The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a powerful blow to the tourism industry, including the religious guesthouses in Italy that specialize in welcoming pilgrims.
Video game – ‘Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout’
The battle royale game “Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout” (Devolver Digital) tosses bloody warfare out the window and opts instead for wholesome, comedic competition.
Discussion of burial vs. cremation fails to address economic aspects
Author’s new book zeroes in on the Christian meaning of death and resurrection with a particular focus on cremation compared to the traditional practice of burial.
Franciscan aims to break treadmill marathon record, raise money for outreach
On Aug. 23, Sister Stephanie Baliga will run a marathon on the treadmill to raise money for the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels on Chicago’s West Side.
Movie: ‘Chemical Hearts’
Much like the early-’90s R.E.M. song “Everybody Hurts,” the somber drama “Chemical Hearts” (Amazon) aims to send young people the message that being a teenager is an experience that can be survived and a condition from which recovery is possible.
Movie: ‘Words on Bathroom Walls’
“Words on Bathroom Walls” (Roadside) is a touching drama about a teen suffering from mental illness.
Movie: ‘Made in Italy’
Real-life father and son Liam Neeson and Micheal Richardson team up to play a fictional parent-grown-child duo in “Made in Italy” (IFC), a blend of comedy, drama and romance.