Film Reviews 2023 2024

Mufasa: The Lion King

Peter W Sheehan 28 December 2024

This American musical drama is both a prequel and a sequel to the 2019 remake of the classic 1994 animated musical movie, The Lion King.

Released from jail, Lang returns to his hometown in Northwest China. As part of a dog patrol tasked with clearing stray dogs before the 2008 Olympics, he bonds with a black stray. The two lonely souls embark on a new journey together.

Under Streetlights

Peter Malone MSC 18 December 2024

The story of two young adults from different backgrounds who are brought together by their common love of making music and the challenge they both face of having an alcoholic parent.

Rumours

18 December 2024

The leaders of seven wealthy democracies get lost in the woods while drafting a statement on a global crisis, facing danger as they attempt to find their way out.

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

Peter Malone MSC 18 December 2024

A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and traitorous lord of Rohan seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan, and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg.

Anora

Peter W Sheehan 18 December 2024

A young sex worker from Brooklyn NY impulsively marries the son of a wealthy Russian oligarch. His family does all it can to terminate the relationship.

Our 2024 watch list

Staff 11 December 2024

The fragmented world of streaming services means the morning tea conversations of ‘did you watch last night’ have morphed into ‘what do you recommend?’. Below is the Jesuit Communications watch list from 2024. It’s a mix of free-to-air, subscription services and movie recommendations, and it’s as varied as our conversations on what makes good viewing. Enjoy.