“Ulysses and Calypso” by Arnold Böcklin, 1883 " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.americamagazine.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Arnold_Bocklin_008-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C541&ssl=1" /> The “Odyssey” reminds us that the world resounds with siren calls. Can we hear the summons home to God? The post The Odyssey, the Gospel and the hard choices we must make appeared first on America Magazine .
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A book that feels as if it were published last week has now unlocked a host of exclusive offers from A.A.R.P. The post ‘Ordinary People’ turns 50: a story of family and loss beloved by many—including Pope Leo appeared first on America Magazine .
Will Forte in ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.americamagazine.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/acme-coyote.jpeg?fit=780%2C468&ssl=1" /> It’s a testament to the movie that it can provoke this much intellectual meandering in a parent while also being wildly entertaining to children. The post ‘Coyote vs. Acme’: Family film or existential fable? appeared first on America Magazine .
Ridley Scott’s latest film fails to impress…yet again
