By John Mulderig Like the creatures for which it's named, director Kyle Balda's comic mystery The Sheep Detectives (Amazon MGM) might be expected to be innocuous at worst and rather cuddly at best. Yet, as scripted by Craig Mazin, this adaptation of Leonie Swann's 2005 novel Three Bags Full includes material at odds with revealed truth. Julia-Louis Dreyfus as the voice of Lily, the sheep...

Prime Video and 5&2 Studios have announced Season Six of the global phenomenon The Chosen will premiere on 15 November 2026 in the US and internationally. Featuring six episodes, The Chosen Season Six will debut three episodes on 15 November, followed by the release of a weekly episode through 6 December. The season finale will be a stand-alone theatrical release in the first quarter of...

By Kurt Jensen A lack of originality, treacly sentiment and a wholly unjustified two-hour, 36-minute running time combine to weigh down the sci-fi adventure Project Hail Mary (Amazon MGM). While it does include themes that might prove too frightening for little kids, the film is nonetheless sufficiently free of objectionable content to make it appropriate for teens as well as grown-ups. ...

By David Austin OSA A plethora of books have been published on Pope Leo XIV since his election as Pope. Many have naturally focused on the fact that he is an American – indeed one book is subtitled ‘The American Pope’. His years of service in Peru have also been treated extensively. Perhaps, understandably, these books give little attention to his connection with Australia. Fr Dave A...

By Katie Yoder Martin Scorsese's docudrama series about the saints is featuring the queen of all saints: Mary, the mother of Jesus. "Mary is an unbelievably inspiring character," Matti Leshem, creator of "Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints," said. "Regardless of your level of faith, you should be moved by her. You should be moved by her love." Leshem, who also serves as a director a...

The universal language of music has been creatively applied to the celebration of Harmony Week 2026 (March 16 – 22) by a group of young multilingual people from Aranmore Catholic College - of migrant and refugee backgrounds – who produced a song and music video called Rock Paper Scissors. The project provided an opportunity for the students to share ideas, cultures and talents. Photo: ...

By Joseph McAleer Moviegoers can count on consuming quite a few Kleenex while watching Reminders of Him (Universal) a romantic drama that, when not taxing the tear ducts, offers a compelling take on loss, grief and reconciliation. Based on the bestselling novel by Colleen Hoover (who co-wrote the screenplay with Lauren Levine), the film is reminiscent of a Nicholas Sparks adaptation, a t...

By John Mulderig Although the environmentally themed animated comedy Hoppers (Disney) has everything to do with animals, it has little to do with rabbits. Instead, the title refers to an imaginary technology that allows humans to infuse their consciousness into robots disguised as various fauna and to communicate with real animals. The main person doing such ‘hopping’ throughout the film...

By Lisa Martella Students, educators and Church leaders gathered at John XXIII College recently to mark the launch of Pope Francis: The Disruptive Pilgrim's Guide – an event as much about the future of the Church as the book being celebrated. Written by Frank Brennan SJ AO, the book offers a clear and accessible guide to Pope Francis' vision and its ongoing significance for the life and ...

By John Mulderig Goat is an animated underdog sports comedy populated by anthropomorphised animals. While mostly inoffensive and thus suitable for a wide audience - including teens and older kids - the film is also easily forgotten. The amiable proceedings centre on teen goat Will Harris (voice of Caleb McLaughlin). As opening scenes show, it has been Will's dream since childhood to play...