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MOVIE REVIEW: New Bond film has predictably little to do with religion, jokes aside

A car chase through St Peter’s Square and a flippant joke about joining the priesthood aside, the 24th James Bond film, “Spectre” (Columbia), has predictably little to do with religion. Yet director Sam Mendes’ follow-up to “Skyfall,” his 2012 reboot of the 007 series, does set its protagonist on an upward ethical path that will please faithful grown-ups.

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Daniel Craig stars in a scene from the movie "Spectre." Photo: CNS

Movie Review: Believe Me based on deception; truth comes out in the end

Just as the title, Believe Me, was fading from the screen, there was a momentary after-image of just three letters from Believe: LIE. It was an indication of what was to come, a story that was based on deception – until the end, when all the edifying plot developments emerged.

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BELIEVE ME, US, 2014. Starring Alex Russell, Zachary Knighton, Johanna Braddy, Miles Fisher, Sinqua Walls, Max Adler, Nick Offerman, Christopher McDonald. Directed by Will Bakke. 93 minutes. Rated M (Mature themes).

MOVIE REVIEW: Steve Jobs

As the lively profile of a wildly successful uber-geek, Steve Jobs is likely to appeal to many a youthful tech fan. Parents should be aware, however, that this is a morally complex life story – the computer pioneer and Apple, Inc co-founder died in 2011 at 56 – recounted with a vocabulary that’s anything but user-friendly for younger moviegoers.

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Michael Fassbender stars in a scene from the movie Steve Jobs. Photo: CNS

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