Rather than provoking derision, these shows inspire a sense of empathy, a broadening of horizons.
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“13 Reasons Why”: Forgiveness, religion and letting go
Forgiveness is an underlying theme in the second and latest season of the controversial Netflix teen drama series, “13 Reasons Why.”
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What Mario Lopez learned about his Catholic faith in the Holy Land
Was A.C. Slater really getting baptized in the Jordan River?
Posted inArts & Culture, Film
Review: Mr. Rogers is still a good guy in the documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
The movie about children’s TV host Fred Rogers, directed by Morgan Neville (“Twenty Feet From Stardom”), is sturdy and unavoidably sentimental.
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‘Roseanne’ and the Two Standards of ABC
ABC faced a decision: invest in stories that speak to our best selves, or make a big splash with a show that draws out our worst instincts.
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“Wild, Wild Country” raises serious questions about modern religious life
Sometimes the best way to understand a phenomenon is to look at its parody.
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Chris Rock’s new Netflix special is must-see TV for couples
“Tambourine” should be mandatory viewing in all diocesan Pre-Cana programs.
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Review: “Little Women” revitalizes a classic for a new generation
The journey of growing in virtue need be neither boring nor sentimental, but ever fresh and unexpected.
Posted inArts & Culture, Ideas
From Shonda Rhimes to Issa Rae, the rise of black women in television
In recent years, thanks to shows like Shonda Rhimes’ “Scandal,” there has been a rise in shows featuring black women, both on and off the screen.
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Why “Dear White People” is our best look at racial politics on U.S. campuses
“Dear White People” gets into the nitty-gritty of campus life, where students’ politics must coexist with their personal relationships, and sacred principles must endure alongside collegiate stupidity.