Rin Tin Tin, one of the earliest canine stars in Hollywood, was a real-life survivor of World War I. In an interesting parallel, a dog called Odin, one of the two fictional protagonists of the adventure drama "Heart of the Beast" (Paramount), is shown to have emerged -- badly scarred -- from a much more recent conflict.
The following are capsule reviews of theatrical movies available now for streaming or scheduled for broadcast on network or cable television during the week of Oct. 25, as well as notes on TV programming for the same week. Televised films may or may not be edited for language, nudity, violence and sexual situations while the programs listed have not been reviewed and therefore are not necessarily recommended by OSV News.
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Returning as screenwriter and now occupying the director's chair as well, Sorkin delivers "The Social Reckoning" (Sony), a follow-up focused on a more recent but equally contentious chapter in the company's history. While it lacks the gripping fascination of its predecessor, the sequel is nonetheless intelligent entertainment aimed at -- and appropriate for -- mature viewers.
