Far-fetched and ham-fisted, the grim fantasy “Antebellum” (Lionsgate) is marked by an outlook on timely racial issues that lacks both balance and a humane spirit.
Movie: ‘Antebellum’
Video game: ‘Star Wars: Episode 1 — Racer’
Among the products marketed in connection with the release of writer-director George Lucas’ 1999 “Star Wars” prequel “The Phantom Menace” was the Nintendo 64 game “Star Wars: Episode 1– Racer.”
Movie: ‘Infidel’
Though it claims to be based on true events, the political thriller “Infidel” (Cloudburst) might as well have a soundtrack of axes being ground.
Knights of Holy Sepulchre give $3.5 million in emergency aid to Holy Land
Knights of Holy Sepulchre supports Christians in the Holy Land through prayer, pilgrimages and financial support.
Two new books poignantly illuminate painful journeys of refugees
Two new books offer poignantly illuminating stories about refugees whose stories will undoubtedly resonante with readers.
Bruce Springsteen gives pep talk of sorts to Boston College freshmen
Bruce Springsteen addressed first-year students at the annual freshman convocation via a Zoom webinar link from his home studio in Colts Neck, N.J.
Netflix’s ‘Cuties’: Exploration of immigrant experience or child exploitation?
Controversy has surrounded the airing on Netflix of the French film “Cuties” (“Mignonnes”).
Life academy promotes ethical ways AI can with help food security
The Pontifical Academy for Life will launch a new joint project looking at ethical ways artificial intelligence can be used to guarantee food security.