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Video releases depict range of interests, topics for people of all ages

The following are capsule reviews from Catholic News Service of new and recent video releases available on DVD and/or Blu-ray – as well as for online viewing.
Collected essays offer learned look at Christian-Jewish relations

"Jesus Wasn't Killed by the Jews: Reflections for Christians in Lent" would be a good book to have in parish libraries, to inform adult faith formation, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults processes, homiletics and liturgical planning.
'Mulan' has focus on courage, devotion to family

The early medieval "Ballad of Mulan" tells of the exploits of a heroine who, ...
New book recounts Pope's vision for integral ecology

In a new book featuring his conversations with Pope Francis, Italian environmental activist Carlo Petrini said he hopes the published discussions will contribute to the groundwork laid out by "Laudato Si'."
TV Review: 'The Sit-In' pays tribute to Belafonte’s commitment to civil rights

Singer, actor, humanitarian and activist Harry Belafonte has led a richly gratifying yet challenging life, often at the center of the nation’s more consequential events ...
'The Personal History of David Copperfield'

Of the numerous film adaptations of Charles Dickens' autobiographical 1850 novel, "The Personal History of David Copperfield" (Fox Searchlight) may rank as the happiest.
Pandemic hobby: Washington man designs Lego basilica replica

For John Davisson, the past few months of the pandemic gave him more time to return to a hobby that began during his childhood:
Nuclear anniversary serves as impetus for two excellent books

Two newly released books strive, based upon Catholic social teaching, to reach the same noble goals: global and local peace and the destruction of all nuclear weapons.
‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’ focuses on maturing in style

Remember Bill & Ted? Way back in 1989, they had an "Excellent Adventure" while two years later they experienced a "Bogus Journey."
‘Tenet’ is time travel adventure

Sixty years ago, Rod Taylor hopped on a fancy sled for a loopy journey into the future in "The Time Machine." Twenty-five years later, Michael J. Fox went in the opposite chronological direction – with a DeLorean and much more comedy – in "Back to the Future."
'Wanderlight' is teaching tool on the faith

Faith formation receives a new educational tool in "Wanderlight," Loyola Press' first foray into the world of video games.
Famed Italian tenor sings two songs in new 'Fatima' movie

Most movie patrons head for the exits once they see the closing credits start rolling. Those who do that after watching "Fatima," though, will miss not one, but two songs performed by the famed Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, a Catholic.
Investment guide for Christians offers valuable information, not advice

Investing is a very human behavior. We invest time in a hobby with the hope of being paid back with enjoyment. We invest in an education with the hope that we will benefit from what we learn. We invest money in a bank account or in the stock of a publicly traded company with the hope that we will be rewarded monetarily.
‘Fatima’ is story of faith about Portuguese miracle

"Fatima" recounts what may rank as the most remarkable recent series of religious events ...
'Metamorphosis' is teen-oriented game

Inspired by the works of Czech author Franz Kafka (1883-1924), "Metamorphosis" (All In! Games) draws players into a surreal world ...
‘Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout,’ is clean fun for all ages

"Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout" tosses bloody warfare out the window and opts instead for ...
‘Words on Bathroom Walls’ addresses dealing with mental illness

In the case of a physical ailment, distinguishing between the patient and his or her disease is a straightforward matter. That distinction is – or, at least, can be – less clear when it comes to mental illness.
Macirowski blends skills, technology and prayer to compose musical tribute to Our Lady

The summer concert series in St. Mary Parish, Colts Neck, was not cancelled this year because of all the rules and regulations surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Ted Lasso," streaming, Apple TV+, is for limited audience

Oscar Wilde is generally credited with the famous observation that Britain and America are two nations divided by a common language.
‘Made in Italy’ is mix of comedy and drama with moral shortcomings

Real-life father and son Liam Neeson and Micheal Richardson team up to play a fictional parent-grown-child duo in "Made in Italy" (IFC), a blend of comedy, drama and romance written and directed by James D'Arcy.
‘Guardian Tales’ is artistic blend of nostalgia, fantasy

Mobile gamers can now immerse themselves in a nostalgic throwback to pixel role-playing games (RPGs) with "Guardian Tales" (Kakao Games), an homage to the classic "Legend of Zelda" series.
Sample your diocesan magazine with Special Times/Special Rate offer

Since the beginning of the pandemic shutdown, The Monitor Magazine has been sharing the stories of a Diocese standing steadfast in faith and service.
'The Secret Garden’ relates to various emotions, experiences

"The Secret Garden" (STX) joins such recent films as 2019's "Little Women" in introducing today's children to classic tales.
Franciscan author offers history, way forward on Christian unity

In this short and well-written book, Franciscan Father Kevin Mackin argues, convincingly, that now is the time to move forward on reuniting the Christian churches to achieve the goal that Jesus set forth, "that they may all be one" (Jn 17:21).
‘Boys State’ can be a teaching tool for older adolescents

Thanks to Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney, many know about Boys Town. But "Boys State" ...

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