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Arts & CultureCatholic Book Club
James T. Keane
J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy world was in many ways a direct reflection of his understanding of reality.
Arts & CultureTelevision
Jim McDermott
The new "Lord of the Rings" prequel series is a confident, well-conceived and often gorgeous addition to the previously adapted work of J.R.R. Tolkien.
sky with clouds with trees surrounding, looking upward
Politics & SocietyTelevision
Joe Lorenz, S.J.
Psychedelics have been seen as far worse than alcohol and cigarettes, but are they really?
Arts & CultureTelevision
Jim McDermott
Pope Francis has not weighed in on the new show. (As he doesn’t watch television, this is not unexpected.) But on his behalf, we have a couple of notes we’d like to share from a Catholic perspective.
Fielder’s new project “The Rehearsal” is streaming on HBO Max (photo: HBO).
Arts & CultureTelevision
Doug Girardot
Rather than using jokes to make a larger point, Nathan Fielder’s “The Rehearsal” derives its humor from making fun of ordinary people.
Bob Odenkirk in "Better Call Saul" (AMC Networks)
Arts & CultureTelevision
Jim McDermott
For six years, “Better Call Saul” has given the story equivalent of a graduate-level seminar on morality, and the series finale is both satisfying and surprising.