Reviews

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‘Mary’ an engaging and reverent production 

The life of the Blessed Mother, from before her birth to the flight into Egypt, is recounted with varying levels of artistic adeptness in the uneven biography “Mary” (Netflix).

• ‘Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.’ profiles well-known Christian martyr 

  

  By KURT JENSEN, OSV News 
  Published December 18, 2024

  In crafting the biopic “Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.” (Angel), writer-director Todd Komarnicki can be credited with being scrupulous about historical truth.

• ‘The Wild Robot’ refreshing entertainment for the family   

  By JOSEPH McALEER, OSV News
  Published October 9, 2024

  Cast aside any concerns about the dangers of artificial intelligence– “The Wild Robot” (Dreamworks) has arrived, a Mary Poppins bot ready to chase your cares away in this warm and fuzzy animated adaptation of the bestselling children’s book by Peter Brown. 

• ‘Wildcat’ a unique telling of Flannery O’Connor’s story 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 21, 2024

  The movie “Wildcat” is a father-daughter project, starring Maya Hawke as Flannery O’Connor. It’s written and directed by her father Ethan Hawke.