Reviews

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‘Journey to Bethlehem’ is lively film, filled with song and dance
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.”
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‘The Miracle Club’ centers around Lourdes pilgrimage
By JOHN MULDERIG, OSV News
Published August 1, 2023A pilgrimage to Lourdes provides the framework for the tender drama “The Miracle Club” (Sony Classics). By turns humorous and touching, director Thaddeus O’Sullivan’s delicate film will appeal to grown-ups and perhaps mature teens.
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Sound of Freedom a fact-based drama on trafficking
By JOHN MULDERIG, OSV
Published August 1, 2023God’s children are not for sale.” Such is the motto of Tim Ballard, the indefatigably determined real-life crimefighter portrayed by Jim Caviezel in “Sound of Freedom.”
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Little Mermaid a family-friendly summer treat
By JOHN MULDERIG, OSV News
Published June 14, 2023The idea of updating a classic film is always a dangerous one. But, provided there’s a better motive at work than mere hubris, it can work.
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