John Mulderig is media reviewer for OSV News.
The feel-good elements of a sports movie and a pet bonding tale are mingled in director Simon Cellan Jones' fact-based drama "Arthur the King" (Lionsgate). The combination results in a mildly diverting movie that might have been especially appealing to athletic-minded teens
The 96th Academy Awards ceremony March 10 saw director Christopher Nolan's biographical drama "Oppenheimer" overtaking the competition to win in seven of the 11 categories for which it was nominated, including Best Picture. The night's runner up, with four statuettes, was the
If its 2021 predecessor was a fine film, "Dune: Part Two" (Warner Bros.) is nothing short of a knockout. While director and co-writer Denis Villeneuve is firing on all cylinders aesthetically, however, this continuation of the franchise includes a few morally problematic
Let's face it, the period between New Years and spring can be a dull one, made worse in many places by challenging winter weather. For those confronted by such an atmosphere, staying inside and hovering by a fireplace can be a tempting
Since his first appearance in author Roald Dahl’s 1964 children's novel, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," magical confectioner Willy Wonka has become an iconic cultural figure. That applies both to the printed page and to the big screen where he has been
The following are capsule reviews of theatrical movies available now for streaming or scheduled for broadcast on network or cable television during the week of Dec. 24, as well as notes on TV programming for the same week.
Is "Napoleon" (Sony) dynamite? The answer might depend on whom you ask.
Viewers out for sweeping spectacle will likely come away from director Ridley Scott's historical epic satisfied. But those seeking insight into the conquering French emperor's personality will find there's a hollow
One promising way to get in the holiday mood is to watch a Christmas-themed movie. And, since yuletide films naturally tend to qualify as family-friendly, they can also provide an opportunity to gather the clan, make some popcorn and relax together.
Following, in
This year marks the centennial of the entertainment empire established by cartoonist extraordinaire Walt Disney. To mark the occasion, we're given "Wish" (Disney), a paean to the Mouse House's legacy.
Genuinely challenging material is absent from this jaunty animated musical. But a few
Considered artistically, the quirky, sometimes humorous but more often confusing superhero adventure "The Marvels" (Disney) presents a mixed bag of ingredients that will likely appeal to some viewers but not others. Assessed for its morality, the film is equally miscellaneous and confronts