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Movie Review: Southpaw more melodramatic and less compelling

In the visceral boxing drama Southpaw (Weinstein), a seasoned trainer tries to convince a broken-down fighter that boxing is more mental than physical.

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Forest Whitaker and Jake Gyllenhaal star in a scene from the movie Southpaw. PHOTO: CNS/Weinstein

Prayer the ultimate weapon in Christian drama

Prayer becomes the ultimate weapon to save a young family in crisis in War Room. This Christian-themed drama is the latest offering from Alex and Stephen Kendrick, the fraternal team behind 2008’s Fireproof and 2011’s Courageous.

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Karen Abercrombie and Priscilla Shirer star in a scene from the movie War Room. PHOTO: CNS

Trainwreck is very much… a train wreck

The self-deprecation in the title of this raunchy romantic comedy, a vehicle for stand-up comedienne Amy Schumer, is warranted.

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Amy Schumer and Bill Hader star in a scene from the movie Trainwreck. The Catholic News Service classification is O - morally offensive. PHOTO CNS/Universal

Fra ‘Paddy’ Boyle remembered as a foundation builder of faith

Crowds of parishioners from across the Archdiocese gathered at St Anthony’s Parish Wanneroo recently in celebration of the life of Servite Father, Fra Patrick Boyle, who was also affectionately known as Paddy.

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The Funeral of Fra Patrick Boyle, who passed away on 2 August, was celebrated by Fra Christopher Ross OSM as well as fellow Servite friars from across Western Australia. PHOTO: Supplied

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

Another cultural landmark of the baby-boomer generation returns to the foreground with the arrival of the breezy espionage yarn, The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

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Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer star in a scene from the movie "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." PHOTO: CNS/Warner Bros.

How do we see past differences when they’re scary?

Katrina Roe’s first two picture books, Marty’s Nut-free Party and Emily Eases her Wheezes, both tackled the subject of children overcoming problems that made them seem different from other kids.

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Katrina Roe’s latest picture book, Same, deals with the theme of using common ground to overcome fear and see beyond differences. IMAGE: Supplied

Fantastic Four: A glum sci-fi flick, mainly for adults

The misfortunes of its principal characters become mildly miserable for the audience of the glum sci-fi adventure Fantastic Four (Fox).

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Jamie Bell, Michael B. Jordan, Miles Teller and Kate Mara star in a scene from the movie "Fantastic Four." PHOTO: CNS/Fox

Faithful servant of Mt Lawley Parish goes to God

The last of the Mt Lawley Brophys, Patrick John Brophy, was born on 22 February 1926 to John and Helen, was brother to Helen and Frank, and joined them all in eternal life on 10 July 2015.

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A long-term resident of the Mt Lawley parish, Patrick John Brophy, passed into eternal life on 10 July 2015. PHOTO: Supplied

MOVIE REVIEW – Freedom

Freedom is a very worthy film with a strong message about freedom, linked with the religious conversion of John Newton, author of Amazing Grace.

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Starring Cuba Gooding Jr and William Sadler, Freedom is a bold film with a strong message about freedom, linked with the religious conversion of John Newton, author of Amazing Grace. PHOTO: Supplied

Brothers ready to embark on the journey of priesthood

In this article, Marco focuses on brothers Stephen and Grant Gorddard and looks at their rare and insightful journey to the priesthood.

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In this article, Marco focuses on brothers Stephen and Grant Gorddard and looks at their rare and insightful journey to the priesthood. PHOTO: Jamie O'Brien

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