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Film Review

Powerful romantic drama of tragedy, redemption and love

“Four Letters of Love” is a romantic drama that tells the story of a couple who were made for each other but become victims of fate. Source: Australian Catholics.

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Solid, traditional but unremarkable western

In The Unholy Trinity, buried secrets of an 1870s Montana town spark violence when a young man returns to reclaim his legacy. Source: Australian Catholics.

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Start your engines, racing fans. This one’s for you

Just in case there is someone who comes across this film, unaware of the meaning of what looks like a code, F1, it is, of course, Formula 1. Cars racing.  Source: Australian Catholics.

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Pixar space adventure a treat, if not a classic

Intriguing connections are made and emotional insights provided in the course of the animated adventure Elio. While this Pixar production doesn’t necessarily rise to the rank of a classic, as some of that studio’s productions have, it is certainly a treat — and one that’s appropriate for all but the tiniest movie fans. Source: OSV News.

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Lonely French woman longs for her own version of Mr Darcy

“Jane Austen Wrecked My Life” is a French romantic comedy about a bookseller and aspiring author who is invited to a residency to discuss the work of Jane Austen. Source: Australian Catholics.

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Violinist adds another string to his bow

“Ellis Park” is an Australian documentary about the founding of a wildlife animal sanctuary in Indonesia. Source: Australian Catholics.

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Bizarre and delightful journey into Anderson’s cinematic universe

“The Phoenician Scheme” is writer-director Wes Anderson’s latest film and it continues the highly distinctive style he is known for in his nearly 30-year career. Source: Australian Catholics.

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Live-action remake of animated classic adds a pinch of ‘ohana’

Lilo and Stitch, Disney’s latest live-action remake of a classic animated film, tells the story of a lonely Hawaiian girl who befriends a runaway alien. Source: Australian Catholics. 

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Fair and fowl tale of family, relationships and chickens

In “Funny Birds”, three generations of women from the same family are forced to learn to live together on a small rural chicken farm in New Jersey. Source: Australian Catholics.