The robotic narrator of Kazuo Ishiguro’s new novel takes us into a dystopian U.S. future.
Isabelle Senechal
Posted inArts & Culture, Theater
‘Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical’ was cheesy and sensational (and what exactly is a TikTok musical?)
It is a story made possible by young people’s collective efforts to find some creative solace during Covid-19.
Posted inFeatures, Politics & Society
How some researchers are using data science to fight sex trafficking
Human trafficking is a dark and complex subject, but the situation is not without hope.
Posted inArts & Culture, Television
Is ‘Mrs. America’ the most feminist show on television right now?
“Mrs. America” is the best political drama on television right now, and perhaps the greatest feminocentric period piece to date.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Review: Understanding America’s wheat farmers
From bleeding sunsets in Texas to golden wheatfields in Oklahoma to the rolling plains of western Nebraska, Marie Mutsuki Mockett’s new book documents every stop in the wheat harvesters’ odyssey with striking lyricism and intricate detail.
Posted inFaith, The Word
The Word Lent Reflections 2020
Join us throughout the Lenten season as we offer a special presentation of the Gospel, Passion and Resurrection narratives.
Posted inArts & Culture, Film
The Top 25 Films from the Last 25 Years
One hundred years after the birth of cinema, the Vatican released a commemorative list of 45 great films. Now, 25 years later, America Media is here to expand the Vatican’s list with the most groundbreaking, impressive and beautiful films released since 1995.
Posted inArts & Culture, Television
Netflix’s ‘Messiah’ tests the faith of its characters (and its audience)
If Jesus Christ were to return to initiate an apocalypse in the Year of Our Lord 2019, how would we receive him? “Messiah” may have a prophetic vision.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Review: A wild war between zoos
J. W. Mohnhaupt’s first book, The Zookeepers’ War, is an earnest plunge into the extraordinary history behind Berlin’s competing zoos during the Cold War.
Posted inFaith, The Word
2019 Daily Advent Reflections
Join us as we offer daily scripture reflections for the entire Advent season.