“The Godfather” comes to the groves of academe in the curious psychological drama “Selah and the Spades” (Amazon).
Movie: ‘Selah and the Spades’
Vatican releases book of pope’s homilies, prayers for ‘difficult times’
The Vatican published a free downloadable book of Pope Francis’ prayers and homilies responding to the trial and suffering of the coronavirus pandemic.
‘George W. Bush,’ May 4-5, PBS
A warts-and-all view of the 43rd president of the United States is showcased in “George W. Bush,” a two-part documentary premiering on PBS Monday-Tuesday, May 4-5, 8-10 p.m. CDT each night.
Parental controls growing stronger for video watching, apps
A number of media viewing platforms are now offering more stringent parental controls.
Media mindfulness for a digital age
Everything moves so fast that we do not take stock of how we are living and why. The deep existential questions that philosophers of old reflected on have fallen by the wayside and replaced with fast-paced communication that necessitates lack of deep reflection.
‘Inside the Vatican,’ April 28, PBS
A year in the life of what it calls “the Catholic world’s biggest theater of faith” is chronicled in the documentary “Inside the Vatican,” a BBC production premiering on PBS Tuesday, April 28, 8-10 p.m. CDT. Viewers should check local listings, though, since broadcast times may vary.
Chinese students in New York Catholic school arrange medical gear shipment
Students purchased 10,000 face masks for distribution to schoolmates and hospitals after returning to their home in China.
‘Lost Girls,’ streaming, Netflix
Having debuted at the Sundance Film Festival, the gritty and powerful 95-minute feature “Lost Girls” details the late Mari Gilbert’s tenacious pursuit of justice for her murdered daughter.