Son of Rambow
NEW YORK (CNS) -- "Son of Rambow" (Paramount Vantage) is a rollicking but also touching chronicle of boyhood friendship set in 1980s Britain.
Made of Honor
NEW YORK (CNS) -- In "Made of Honor" (Columbia), callous playboy Tom (Patrick Dempsey) comes to realize he loves his longtime best friend, Hannah (Michelle Monaghan). The two had met in college when Tom accidentally climbed into her bed by mistake, getting their warm but platonic relationship off to a shaky start.
Book argues that 'unnecessary secrecy' hurts everyone in church
"Nothing to Hide" is a book about "unnecessary secrecy in the conduct of church affairs," written by Russell Shaw, a longtime Catholic writer and church social-communications expert. Shaw believes that, with the exception of the seal of the confessional, "the presumption in the church's day-in, day-out life should favor openness and accountability."
Engaging overview of Christianity leaves reader hungry for more
"The Christian World: A Global History" is an engaging, amazingly brief overview of Christianity through time, cultures and ideas by the Rev. Martin Marty, the leading voice among American Protestant historians. It is also a great contribution for the general reader and a fine resource for those whose historical interest focuses on one corner of the Christian experience.
TV program notes -- week of May 18
NEW YORK (CNS) -- Here are some television program notes for the week of May 18 with their TV Parental Guidelines ratings if available. They have not been reviewed and therefore are not necessarily recommended by the Office for Film & Broadcasting.
TV film fare -- week of May 18
NEW YORK (CNS) -- The following are capsule reviews of theatrical movies on network and cable television the week of May 18. Please note that televised versions may or may not be edited for language, nudity, violence and sexual situations.
TV program notes -- week of May 11
NEW YORK (CNS) -- Here are some television program notes for the week of May 11 with their TV Parental Guidelines ratings if available. They have not been reviewed and therefore are not necessarily recommended by the Office for Film & Broadcasting.
TV film fare -- week of May 11
NEW YORK (CNS) -- The following are capsule reviews of theatrical movies on network and cable television the week of May 11. Please note that televised versions may or may not be edited for language, nudity, violence and sexual situations.