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Film Review

The Fabulous Four a long way from fabulous

In “The Fabulous Four”, a group of friends travel to Florida to be bridesmaids in a surprise wedding of their college girlfriend. Source: Australian Catholics.

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Mexican family drama about death becomes joyous hymn to life

In “Tótem”, a young girl spends the day at her grandfather’s house, waiting for a surprise party for her dying father. Source: Australian Catholics.

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Johansson pilots 60s space-race romance to successful lift off

‘Fly Me To The Moon’ is an old-style romantic comedy set in 1969 as NASA prepares for its greatest achievement – the moon landing. Source: Australian Catholics.

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Costner’s western both a grand and intimate epic

The first chapter of Kevin Costner’s epic film project chronicles a multi-faceted, 15-year span of pre- and post-Civil War expansion and settlement of the American west. Source: Australian Catholics.

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Kiwi kids have a mountain to climb

‘The Mountain/Te Maunga’ explores the journey of three children as they seek solace under the watchful gaze of New Zealand’s Mount Taranaki. Source: Australian Catholics.

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Exploring Picasso’s journey from immigrant to icon

“Picasso: A Rebel in Paris” documents the life and work of Pablo Picasso, the celebrated Spanish artist who moved to Paris and made France the base for his career for the next seven decades. Source: Australian Catholics.

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Preacher caught between warring Māori tribes has his faith tested

‘The Convert’ tells the history of a lay preacher in a British settlement in New Zealand who becomes involved in a war between two Māori tribes in the 1830s. Source: Australian Catholics.

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Celebration of musical genius will leave you Feelin’ Groovy

“In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon” sees the acclaimed musician inside the studio making a new album while reflecting on his six-decade career. Source: Australian Catholics.

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Family faith underpins journey from tough times to centre stage

‘Unsung Hero’ is a faith-centred biopic that chronicles the true story of a musical Australian family’s relocation to the United States. Source: The Catholic Weekly.