A digital Sundance
Vince Kuna reports on the lowest prices in Sundance history, skipping the long lines, and streaming CODA and Luzzu.
PBS surveys ‘The Black Church’
O’Hare: Not so concerned with the theology of their Protestant communities but more with their social, cultural and more broadly spiritual effects.
Bright stars dimmed in new sitcoms
McAleer on why Kevin James, The Rock, and Kenan Thompson go underutilized in their shows debuting now.
Composer Grant Fonda PRAYs with a bold, Irish score
Kate O’Hare discusses the Titanic graduate’s Irish work on PRAY: The Story of Patrick Peyton.
Kuna’s best of the 1930s
Vince Kuna examines the decade ending with the golden year of 1939, though his picks may surprise you.
‘Six Degrees with Mike Rowe’ gets call to majors
Kate O’Hare interviews Rowe on the show, his decision to start work without a network, and his appreciation for James Burke.
‘Walker’ sure ain’t ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’
The eyes of Kate O’Hare are upon CW’s new series.
Film categories finalized for April’s first ICFCA Awards
Along with the usual Best Picture, the critics’ circle announces an award for the “film that best reflects human and Gospel values.”
Undercover Billionaire was living on a prayer
O’Hare: In her race to create a million-dollar company in 90 days, the first place she visited was a Baptist church.
‘Cobra Kai’ a tale of karate and redemption
Kuna: A Notre Dame-USC reference reveals the producers’ insight into nuanced characterization. I understand both sides because I went to both.
‘All Creatures’ charming, family-friendly
O’Hare: A lavish budget updates this retelling of a classic British story.
Just what the vet ordered
McAleer: Why PBS’s All Creatures Great and Small is a soothing tonic for tense nerves
How Christmas is Home Alone, really?
Kuna: Kevin’s movement from fear to faith is the major factor.
Vanessa Williams and Ella’s greats
Anderson: The music is the point, and Ella’s swinging hits are still as refreshing to us as they were to the retail workers in need of a break from monotonous holiday music.
Pennyworth World Turned Upside Down
O’Hare: Alternate universe for jolly old England in season two.
Guide to Cinephile Gifting
Vince Kuna’s advice on how to wow your moviegoing friends with Christmas cheer
Best Adapted Screenplays: 1920s
Vince Kuna takes us through a historic tour of the art of adapting for screen.