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“The Swimmers” follows the now-famous story of the Mardini sisters, competitive swimmers who escaped the war in Syria in 2015 (Netflix).
Arts & CultureFilm
Stephanie Saldaña
“The Swimmers” follows the now-famous story of the Mardini sisters, competitive swimmers who escaped the war in Syria in 2015, crossing the sea from Turkey to Greece on a rubber dinghy.
“Of Gods and Men” (2011) shows its monks as individuals drawn like awestruck moths to the flame of Christ’s love. (CNS photo/Sony Pictures Classics)
Arts & CultureIdeas
Eve Tushnet
There are some truly excellent films about monks, with deep insights into the love of God and the nature of sacrifice. But why aren’t there more?
Cate Blanchett in ‘Tár’ (Focus Features)
Arts & CultureFilm
John Anderson
“Tár” is about power, guilt and the always tantalizing question of whether the art can or should absolve the artist for being who she is.
Lesley Manville as Mrs. Harris (photo: Focus Features)
Arts & CultureFilm
Michelle Smith
‘Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris’ explores the pitfalls of materialism through characters who long for the elegance and glamor of designers like Christian Dior.
Arts & CultureCatholic Book Club
James T. Keane
J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy world was in many ways a direct reflection of his understanding of reality.
Arts & CultureTelevision
Jim McDermott
The new "Lord of the Rings" prequel series is a confident, well-conceived and often gorgeous addition to the previously adapted work of J.R.R. Tolkien.