'Clemente' review: A secular hagiography of a Black Catholic baseball star
Nate Tinner-Williams reviews a new documentary that gets religion wrong but impact right with its close-up lens on the MLB's "Great One".
Reviews
'Nuns vs. The Vatican' review: A much-needed new angle on clerical abuse
Nate Tinner-Williams on a film uncovering the scourge of abuse against women religious—centering on the high-profile Jesuit artist Marko Rupnik.
'Eden' review: Survival of the fittest, morally speaking
Nate Tinner-Williams says the new film indirectly gives cautionary lessons on the violent effects of abandoning humanity in search of utopia.
'Highest 2 Lowest' review: Did this silly film just take me hostage?
Nate Tinner-Williams writes that the new Spike Lee film is unable to rise above a juvenile script—despite Denzel Washington's best efforts.
'The Knife' review: Arresting, but also more than a bit absurd
Nate Tinner-Williams says the directorial debut from former NFL star Nnamdi Asomugha is compelling on the surface, but gives way to cartoonery.
Review: 'Black Bag' wows with spy thriller themes on bedrock of virtue messaging
Nate Tinner-Williams reviews Steven Soderbergh's latest, which promotes marriage and fidelity while not skimping on complexity or cinema.
Review: Dr. Ansel Augustine's book 'Praying with Our Feet' is a powerful call to action
Rana Irby takes on the new text covering the need for Catholic faith in action in the modern age.
Review: 'Catholics for the Common Good' is Catholic social teaching in lived experience
Lori Stanley reviews the latest book from Daryl Grigsby, on the lives of three dozen modern Catholics embodying faith in action.
Review: 'The Chosen: Last Supper' continues show's epic Biblical run
Jonathan Roumie's Jesus and the gang are back for the bombastic beginnings of the Passion, bringing suspense and intrigue to the small screen.
Review: 'The Colors Within' is a Catholic-themed anime film with serious musical flair
Nate Tinner-Williams says the movie is remarkable in its willingness to explore teen angst and spirituality with, shall we say, uncolored glasses.
Review: 'I'm Still Here' brings government corruption home on the silver screen
Nate Tinner-Williams reviews the new film depicting a family interrupted by the machinations of a U.S.-backed military regime in 1970s Brazil.
'Gladiator II' review: A troubling exercise in empire
Nate Tinner-Williams writes that the ennobling of global European rule leaves something to be desired in the long-anticipated sequel to a classic.
Review: 'Conclave' brings fictional Church politics down to earth
Samantha Smith says the new film is a Catholic-themed thriller with an air of humanity amidst lofty themes of division and decision.
Review: Tobe Nwigwe's 'HOOD HYMNS' is a grown-folks Christian hip-hop album to remember
The Catholic-raised Houstonian brings truly unmitigated urban flair on a churchy release that will nevertheless raise some eyebrows with its content.
Review: 'The Deliverance' brings fresh Black faith to horror genre
Briana Jansky says the new Lee Daniels flick integrates the African-American experience with a positive view of Christianity that's all too rare.
Another perspective on 'The Forge', an inspiring film for all Christians
Sr Stephanie Henry responds to a critical review of the new evangelical film, which promotes prayer, peer mentorship, and personal development.