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A French blockbuster is coming to theaters in the U.S. in June, just in time for the consecration of the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

The McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame released “Mary, Icon of the Church,” a new short film exploring what it means for a university to be consecrated to Our Lady.

It’s no surprise that conclaves have occasionally been portrayed on screen. Some depictions have involved real-life elections, others fictional ones — and the accuracy of the details on display has varied greatly.

The eight-episode show reaches across time and space to follow heroic men and women who dedicated their lives to God no matter the cost. Each hour-long episode focuses on a different saint.

Here in alphabetical order, are capsule reviews of 15 pictures in which fatherhood plays a prominent role.

The world’s most famous lasagne-loving, Mondays-averse feline gets a third big-screen outing with “The Garfield Movie” (Columbia).

Columnist Jaymie Stuart Wolfe discusses the red carpet premiere for “Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist.”

Taylor Swift’s movie is a powerful summation of her life and work so far. The idea for the film was to craft an experience just as communal and immersive as the vocalist’s live events.