Positive priest characters are certainly a rarity in contemporary films. So Catholics will welcome the uplifting fact-based biography “Father Stu” (Columbia).
Movie: ‘Father Stu’
Movie: ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’
The makers of “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” (Paramount), which follows up the screen franchise’s 2020 kickoff, rely on a pretty simple formula: Intersperse chase sequences with wisecracks.
Movie: ‘Ambulance’
Along with presenting high-stakes action, director Michael Bay’s tense crime drama “Ambulance” (Universal) seeks to explore the psychology of a fundamentally humane character caught up in criminal mayhem.
Wahlberg, on interview trail, says ‘Father Stu’ found him, not the opposite
“I prayed about it and every time I did, I just got the affirmation that I need to be making this movie. This movie is a film that is important. It’s gonna touch people,” Mark Wahlberg said.
After 120 years, paintings become focus of Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross have been taking place in the basilica on Fridays in Lent in front of paintings of Jesus’ passion.
Contrasting views on Jesus have widely divergent value to readers
Contrasting views on Jesus have widely divergent value to readers.
Video game: ‘Kirby and the Forgotten Land’
“Kirby and the Forgotten Land” (Nintendo) is the 17th mainline game in the family-friendly franchise built around the titular protagonist, who made his debut way back in 1992.
Archdiocese, cathedral sell properties for carbon-neutral development
The proceeds from selling the four aging buildings, which are costly to maintain, will provide increased stability for the local church “so that we may continue to share Christ with others through outreach, evangelization and key ministries.”