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Tom Hiddleston as Loki (Marvel/Disney+)
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‘Loki’ and St. Ignatius both teach us: Following God’s plan doesn’t mean we won’t make mistakes
Tucker Redding, S.J.
The theme of “not measuring up” is a major component of Marvel’s latest Disney+ series, “Loki.”
The cast of ‘Father Ted,’ from left clockwise: Pauline McLynn, Dermot Morgan, Ardal O'Hanlon and Frank Kelly (photo: Alamy/Moviestore Collection Ltd)
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‘Father Ted’ poked fun at Catholic Ireland, but only an audience steeped in faith would appreciate it
Addison Del Mastro
“Father Ted” can be seen as both a relic of an Irish moment and a humorous, but serious, argument against the confessional state.
Conan O’Brien ended his nearly 11-year run on TBS, Thursday, June 24, 2021, with the final episode of the late-night show “Conan.” (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
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Dear Conan O’Brien: Late night television didn’t deserve you.
Jake Martin
Conan never did quite fit in, and I mean that in the best possible way.
Jonathan Roumie as Jesus in Season 2 of ‘The Chosen’ (photo: Angel Studios)
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‘The Chosen’ is the Jesus TV show your very Catholic aunt keeps telling you to watch. And you should.
Mary Grace Mangano
The show’s most important feature is that it portrays the characters as human—especially Jesus.
The cast reassembled for “Friends: The Reunion” (photo credit: HBO Max)
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‘Friends’ was the escapist sitcom you weren’t embarrassed to love
Jake Martin
“The Reunion’’ shows “Friends” for the fantasy that it always was, while at the same time showing what sustained and continues to sustain that fantasy: the shared affection, admiration and respect of six very talented actors.
Arts & CultureTelevision
From 1994: Father James Martin reviews a new little show called ‘Friends.’
James Martin, S.J.
James Martin S.J.'s 1994 review of ‘Friends,’ published when it first aired.
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