Reviews

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

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.

• ‘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. 

• Dell’Anna offers powerful performance in ‘Cabrini’ 

  

  By JOHN MULDERIG, OSV News
  Published March 20, 2024

  In 1946, Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini was canonized by Pope Pius XII. Four years later, she was named the patron saint of immigrants. To judge by the luminous profile “Cabrini” (Angel Studios), however, she might just as easily be regarded as the patroness of the indomitable. 

• ‘Journey to Bethlehem’ is lively film, filled with song and dance 

  

  By BY JOHN MULDERIG, OSV News
  Published November 16, 2023

  Swedish producer Adam Anders has long been associated with such peppy musical fare as the Fox TV series “Glee” and the big-screen comedy “Rock of Ages.” He makes his directorial debut with the lively song and dance-filled film “Journey to Bethlehem.”