In “Judy,” the utterly endearing Judy Garland—birdlike, brittle, addicted to pills and booze—is also a junkie for the standing O.
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Brad Pitt’s spiritual journey in ‘Ad Astra’
God (or at least the talk of God) is a surprising element in James Gray’s new film.
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‘Downton Abbey’ the movie: much pomp, little circumstance
The film’s central event—the overnight visit of King George and Queen Mary to Downton—is an occasion less for conflict than for catering.
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Why you should skip ‘The Goldfinch’ movie and pick up the book instead
Some things you just need to read.
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‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’ review: It terrifies, but lacks malice
What is the point of horror movies if they end up as commencement speeches?
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The 10 Greatest Catholic School Movies of All Time
Catholic schools are the perfect setting for a film. These are the best 10.
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The hopeless (yet Christian) world of Pier Pasolini’s ‘Salò, or The 120 Days of Sodom’
Pasolini called “Salò” his first film “about the modern world.”
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‘Blinded by the Light’ is a song-and-dance celebration of Bruce Springsteen
‘Blinded by the Light’ captures the angst and joy of being a teenager.
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‘Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood’ is a fairy tale without a moral
We must accept that Quentin Tarantino will never make a serious movie—by which is meant a movie that takes itself seriously.
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Consolations and desolations with Marvel’s newest Spider-Man
The film can help teach us about elements of Ignatian spirituality, particularly the discernment of good and evil spirits.