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Film Review
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Veteran screen queens go for goal
- . 12 May 2023
In 80 for Brady, a group of “old ladies” (their term) are devoted fans of the New England Patriots football team and decide to fulfil their lifelong ambition to go to the NFL Super Bowl. Source: Jesuit Media.
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Student caught between religious and political elites in spy thriller
- . 5 May 2023
Cairo Conspiracy is a dramatic story about the struggle for power and influence between the religious and political elite of Egypt. Source: Australian Catholics.
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The donkey movie you’ve been braying for
- . 28 April 2023
Eo is a Polish film that pointedly comments on society as it follows a circus donkey on an emotional journey across Europe. Source: Australian Catholics.
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Drug addict’s life a car crash until a good person shows up
- . 21 April 2023
A Good Person is a drama of heartbreak, grief, existential angst and redemption, portraying with gritty realism the nature of addiction and the havoc it can wreak. Source: Australian Catholics.
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Ukrainian fantasy adventure created in a war zone
- . 14 April 2023
Made in Ukraine under difficult conditions, Mavka: The Forest Song tells the story of Mavka, a female character drawn from Ukrainian legends who stands for peace and love above hate, and good will above evil. Source: Jesuit Media.
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Comedy and drama odd bedfellows in hospital
- . 6 April 2023
Allelujah is a British film based on the play of the same name by Alan Bennett and it boasts a Britbox cast of acting luminaries in an ensemble work of heart. Source: Jesuit Media.
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Abraham’s sacrifice one for bible literalists
- . 31 March 2023
Audiences who tend to take biblical narratives literally will most enjoy His Only Son, a feature-length retelling of the story of Abraham. Source: Jesuit Media.
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Likeable sports dramedy a slam dunk
- . 24 March 2023
In Champions, an aggressive basketball coach caught drink-driving is sentenced to 90 days of community service – coaching a group of people with disabilities. Source: Jesuit Media.
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Queen documentary puts photographers in the picture
- . 17 March 2023
Devotees of the late Queen Elizabeth II and keen photographers alike will find plenty to like in Portrait of the Queen. Source: Australian Catholics.