“Ford v Ferrari” (Fox) revels in its 1960s gender stereotypes, evoking a “Great Man” age of auto racers in which the men were men and the women glad of it.
Movie: ‘Ford v Ferrari’
Movie: ‘Charlie’s Angels’
The mantra for a film industry obsessed with remakes and reboots could be “Everything old is new again.” The latest example: “Charlie’s Angels” (Columbia), the third film iteration of the iconic 1976-81 television series.
Books offer ‘solid’ explanation of importance Mary has in Catholic life
Catholic and Protestant readers are likely to find these two books both inspiring and informative when it comes to nourishing a healthy, theologically balanced attitude toward Mary.
Nearly 40 U.S. dioceses sign up to participate in #GivingTuesday Dec. 3
Thirty-nine U.S. archdioceses and dioceses plan to participate in this year’s #iGiveCatholic online giving day Dec. 3 to raise funds for 3,600 Catholic organizations.
Video game – ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’
War games are often problematic for a variety of reasons. But Activision’s latest release proves especially violent as well as historically inaccurate.
Economy lacking ethics leads to ‘throwaway’ culture, pope says
An economic system lacking any ethics leads to a “throwaway” culture of consumption and waste, Pope Francis said.
Movie: ‘Doctor Sleep’
In crafting the horror sequel “Doctor Sleep” (Warner Bros.), which follows up on the events recounted in Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 film, “The Shining” — based, like its successor, on a novel by Stephen King — writer-director Mike Flanagan takes his time and effectively builds up a macabre mood.
Movie: ‘Playing With Fire’
If your folks warned you against “Playing With Fire” (Paramount), their advice was sound. Though generally harmless, this comedy is so painfully unfunny, it’s almost fascinating.