By John Mulderig Avatar: Fire and Ash (20th Century), the third film in the always visually rich franchise that got its start in 2009, brings forward thematic elements that had previously been kept in the background and that viewers of faith will find it impossible to accept and difficult to dismiss. As a result, it requires careful evaluation by mature movie fans. Against the recurring ...

By Kurt Jensen There is not one ounce of cynicism in "Song Sung Blue" (Focus), the fact-based tale of a Neil Diamond cover band from Milwaukee. And therein lies immense power. The example set by Mike Sardina (Hugh Jackman) and his wife Claire (Kate Hudson), both of whom struggle with the legacy of a difficult past, is one of unswerving perseverance. Nor are they grimly stoic about their ...

By John Mulderig With Wicked: For Good, director Jon Chu concludes his two-part adaptation of Stephen Schwartz's hit Broadway musical in the same luxuriant style with which he began it in 2024. Like its predecessor, moreover, the film is mostly free of objectionable content. Jeff Goldblum is The Wizard of Oz and Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba in "Wicked: For Good," directed by Jon M. Chu. Phot...

What distinguishes David from many previous biblical adaptations is its theological restraint and reverence. Image: Supplied/Angel Studios. Reviewed by Jamie O’Brien Few biblical figures loom as large in the Christian imagination as King David: shepherd, psalmist, sinner and saint. In David, the upcoming animated musical directed by Phil Cunningham and Brent Dawes, audiences are invit...

Ingredients4 cups thinly sliced shallots (or small red onions)1 cup dried shrimp, rinsed and patted dry½ cup dried red chilies, stems removed6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced (optional)1 tsp turmeric powder½ tsp salt (or to taste)Oil for deep-frying (approx. 3 cups) EquipmentDeep-fry thermometer (optional)Wok or deep panSlotted spoon and paper to...

Starring Pierce Brosnan, Helena Bonham Carter, and Gabriel Byrne, the film resonates deeply with Catholic themes of providence, forgiveness, and the mysterious workings of God’s grace. The Record has four double passes to give away to Four Letters of Love. To win, simply tell us your name and parish to therecord@therecord.com.au.

Bereaved by the sudden demise of his parents, Elio is also at odds with his new guardian, his Aunt Olga (voice of Zoe Saldaña).

Tom Cruise stars in a scene from the movie "Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation." The OSV News classification is A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 -- parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Photo: OSV News/Paramount. Tom Cruise takes his eighth turn as infinitely resourceful spy Ethan Hunt in the grand-scale...

Moviegoers may want to take a break from their cell phones after seeing the intriguing thriller Drop (Universal). That’s because the technology involved in send-ing the titular type of message – as well as the ubiquity of the devices themselves – has the film’s protagonist in a quandary.

Though it has the relationship between a teen girl and a cuddly creature at its core, The Legend of Ochi (A24) is not a sunny children’s movie. In fact, this fantasy tale is a sort of infernal machine of confounding dark imagery, threats of violence and a mixed moral about honouring your parents while respecting nature.