Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Lilypad appear in the movie "Toy Story 5." Photo: OSV News/Disney/Pixar. By John Mulderig A deservedly much-loved animated series gets a touching extension with the arrival of Toy Story 5 (Disney). The franchise's hallmark combination of sunny humour and emotional intelligence continues to make for outstanding entertainment, this time under the direction of co-...

A rich, creamy baked cheesecake with the classic malty flavour of Milo. Simple ingredients, stunning result. INGREDIENTS • 454 grams cream cheese • 3/4 cups thickened cream • 1 cup of Milo powder • 3 large eggs • 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract STEPS 1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 175°C. Line an 8-inch springform cake pan with parchment paper. 2. Mix the batte...

Founded in Western Australia in 1922 during a period of widespread sectarian discrimination, the Knights originally emerged to support Catholics facing exclusion from employment and public life. Photo: Iceberg Media/Knights of the Southern Cross. By Jamie O'Brien and Phil Bayne Today we commemorate not only the publication of a book, but the celebration of a long and meaningful history;...

By John Mulderig For British meteorologist James Stagg (Andrew Scott), the central figure in the fact-based World War II drama Pressure (Focus), the "longest day" was probably not the eventual date of the Allied invasion of Normandy. Instead, it was likely the day he had to advise that the greatest amphibious landing of troops in history be postponed. Stagg's gloomy prediction for the or...

Nate Bargatze and Mandy Moore star in a scene from the movie "The Breadwinner." Photo: OSV/Frank Masi, Sony. By John Mulderig Nate Bargatze, best known for his stand-up work, co-wrote and stars in the domestic comedy The Breadwinner (Sony). Although mostly wholesome, the film is also, unfortunately, sorely lacking in laughs. Bargatze plays Nashville, Tennessee, car salesman Nate Wilco...

The young musicians worked with a team of high-profile artists to create the music video. Photo: Poppy van Oorde-Grainger. A short documentary and original music video created by a group of Aranmore Catholic College students is set to feature on ABC iView during Refugee Week (14 – 20 June). The multilingual students, from migrant and refugee backgrounds, attend Aranmore's Intensive Engli...

Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu are pictured in a scene from the movie "The Madalorian and Grogu." Photo: OSV News/Disney. By John Mulderig It's one battle after another for the title characters in the latest instalment of the Star Wars saga, The Mandalorian and Grogu (Disney). But the combat is nongraphic and the film is free of anything off-colour. As a result, this high-quality e...

Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page star in a scene from the movie ‘You, Me & Tuscany.’ Photo: OSV News/Giulia Parmigiani, Universal. By John Mulderig For the price of a movie ticket, viewers can enjoy a brief sojourn in the Italian countryside thanks to director Kat Coiro's romantic comedy You, Me & Tuscany (Universal). As scripted by Ryan Engle, however, there's more love than l...

Lucy Halliday and Chase Infiniti in a scene from ©Hulu series: The Testaments (2026). Photo: Landmark Media/Alamy. Margaret Atwood's Gilead has never felt more timely, or more uncomfortable. The Testaments, which premiered on Hulu on April 8 and is streaming now on Disney+ internationally, picks up the world of The Handmaid's Tale roughly four years after the original series concluded — ...

The winning artwork – Glenn Loughrey’s I Was Naked, You Was Afraid; So You Hid Me. Genocide 17:88. Photo: Bel & Cal Photography. I Was Naked, You Was Afraid; So You Hid Me. Genocide 17:88 by Glenn Loughrey has been awarded the 2026 Mandorla Art Award, Australia’s most significant thematic Christian art prize. A Wiradjuri artist and writer whose work explores the relational dimensions...