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August 2015

August 18, 2015

After ‘A.D.’: Dolly Parton & Angels Are the Future of Faith at NBC

On the last day of the biannual TV Critics Association Press Tour in Beverly Hills,,...

August 13, 2015

The Texans’ ‘Hard Knocks’: J.J. Watt Works; Arian Foster Says ‘No’ to God

There's no substitute for putting in the work. In the season premiere of HBO's NFL-documentary...

August 12, 2015

THIRTEEN/WNET Previews Papal Visit By Honoring St. Patrick’s Cathedral

New York City PBS stations THIRTEEN/WNET and WLIW21 have come together to honor one of Gotham's...

August 09, 2015

The Beauty and the Problems in ‘Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet’

This past week, I made my debut as a contributor to The Tidings, the venerable...

August 09, 2015

African-American Priest Weighs in on Why #BlackLivesMatter (and #PlannedParenthood)

Once you have seen injustice, you can't unsee it -- and the knowledge places upon...

August 06, 2015

‘The Last Kingdom’: A Pagan Tale About a Catholic Saint

Alfred the Great, who defended his kingdom of Wessex against the Vikings in the mid-...

August 04, 2015

‘Hannibal’ Star Cast in Hulu Cult Drama ‘The Way’

British actor Hugh Dancy, who has been starring in NBC's recently axed serial-killer drama "Hannibal,"...

August 03, 2015

‘Home & Family’: Is It Time for ‘The Waltons’ Again?

Screenwriter William Goldman once said of Hollywood, "Nobody knows nothing." That's as true today as...

August 02, 2015

It’s a Walton Family Reunion at ‘Home & Family’

TV executives like to say that their business isn't driven by ideology but instead by...

August 01, 2015

Tim Tebow and Casey Therriault — Saved By Work and Grace

Not long ago, Tim Tebow's career as an NFL quarterback had been blown dead. After...

July 2015

July 30, 2015

Former ‘Top Gear’ Hosts Sail Up the Amazon (Prime, that is)

Under a tsunami of awful news on all fronts, I just had a tiny glimmer...

July 30, 2015

Surprised by L.A.: Bishop-elect Robert Barron Speaks

In the secular world, people usually lobby for promotions, or, at least, the subject is...

July 28, 2015

HBO’s ‘The Young Pope’ Stars Jude Law and Diane Keaton

Ever heard of Pope Pius XIII? No? Don't worry, you didn't miss a chunk of...

July 25, 2015

Walking Away From Omelas

There are some stories that, while not dramatic or grand or full of explosions, can...

July 22, 2015

Archbishop Gomez Welcomes Bishop-Elect Robert Barron to Los Angeles (Video)

On Tuesday, July 21, Archbishop Jose Gomez (second from left) of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles...

July 22, 2015

‘Sharknado 3’: Fin, Fatherhood & Saving the World

Tonight, Wednesday, Juy 22, Syfy Channel premieres "Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!," the latest installment...

July 21, 2015

Father Barron to Be L.A.’s Bishop Barron

It's such an obviously awesome and appropriate move that one can hardly believe that the...

July 19, 2015

Spike’s ‘Tut’: Alexander Siddig Learns to Preach Like an Egyptian

TV isn't always fussy about ethnic accuracy in casting historical dramas, but sometimes it gets pretty...

July 16, 2015

Outspoken Christian QB Russell Wilson Hosts Tonight’s ‘Kids’ Choice Sports Awards’

Forget the politicized ESPYs -- and the dodgy backroom Disney maneuvering behind its choice for...

July 14, 2015

Jim Gaffigan and the Priest: A Love Story

On Wednesday, July 15, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, TVLand premieres the half-hour comedy "The Jim...

July 11, 2015

‘Of Kings and Prophets’: Biblical Tale Gets a Dramatic Do-Over

Already pulled from ABC's fall schedule in early June, after a mixed reaction from advertisers,...

July 10, 2015

‘Self/Less’: An Accidental Morality Play

This can't be repeated often enough -- preach in a movie, and you'll lose the...

July 07, 2015

Seahawk QB Russell Wilson Talks God, All the Media Hears Is ‘No Sex’

Although he's only 26, Russell Wilson has already been offered and rejected $1M to play...

July 06, 2015

Military ‘American Ninja Warrior’: A Sailor Celebrates Life as a Gift From God

Tonight (Monday, July 6) on NBC's "American Ninja Warrior," veterans and active-duty military compete on...

July 05, 2015

From Bing Pulse to Inmoji to D-Box, Tech That Will Rock Your World

If Jesus was walking the Earth today, would He have an app? I don't know...

July 03, 2015

5 Possible Reasons ‘A.D.’ Was Axed

NBC has opted out of a second season of "A.D.: The Bible Continues," but that...

July 02, 2015

Family Film — FREE? Google Play’s ‘All Creatures Big and Small’

If you're a parent who can't bear the thought of paying for tickets, popcorn and...

July 02, 2015

Trump Lines up REELZ as New Suitor for Miss USA Pageant

That didn't take long. The Miss USA Pageant, sponsored the Miss Universe Organization, co-owned by business...

June 2015

June 30, 2015

Variety Summit Sees Hollywood as a ‘Mission Field’ for Christians (Part 2)

Last Thursday, July 25, Variety co-sponsored (with PR firm Rogers & Cowan) a day-long meeting at...

June 29, 2015

5 Reasons Why ‘American Ninja Warrior’ Is Catholic

Airing on NBC and Esquire, "American Ninja Warrior" sends competitors through grueling obstacle courses on...

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