Sound fundamental values underlie the spirited sci-fi follow-up Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
But thematic elements demanding discernment, together with some less than family-friendly dialogue, make this return to the stars best for grown-ups.

Christian apologetics, the branch of theology devoted to proving the reasonableness of belief in Jesus is almost as old as the faith itself.

Stories of faith journeys can be beneficial in a number of ways, in particular by illuminating how individuals encounter God throughout their lives and revealing the daily practices that strengthen this connection.

For Father Marcellinus Meilak, the 50th anniversary of his ordination into the priesthood on the 11 March, passed like any other day – with a Mass in his residential Chapel and a low-key celebration at the Maltese Club in Bassendean, surrounded by friends and parishioners whom he has known during his 24 years in Perth.

Catalan director Carla Simon tugs at the heartstrings in her impressive debut feature Summer 1993 (Estiu 1993).

Endearing and well-acted, director Marc Webb’s drama ‘Gifted’ might have been a family-friendly movie.

It was a day of sadness for everyone who knew Fr Jim Petry who passed away on 29 March at his Castledare VIllage in Wilson where he spent the last few years of his life.

A Papal Blessing from Pope Francis, a special birthday greeting from Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, a letter of congratulations from HRH Queen Elizabeth, and celebrations with family and friends was the icing on the cake for Kathleen Thompson who turned 100 years young on 13 April this year.

If you’ve always wondered, “Just what is a Smurfette?” then Smurfs: The Lost Village may be the film for you.

Live-action sci-fi themed Ghost in the Shell, by Director Rupert Sanders, is a murky, boring adaptation of a series of comics by Masamune Shirow.