USCCB Movie Reviews The above link will connect you to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop's movie and video reviews. They contain a brief overview of many movies with the USCCB's classification and the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rating. They may have a comment on any inappropriate language or violence in the film. You may also want to check out the Catholic News Service capsule movie reviews.

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TV Programs of Note

Following are some theatrical movies and television programs of note. This information is being provided to assist people in making viewing choices.

Monday-Friday, 2:30 p.m., Inspiration Channel (cable) -- Catholic Mass.

Monday-Sunday, 7 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m., 11 p.m., EWTN (cable) -- Daily Mass. No 6 p.m. showing on Sunday.

Fridays, 9 p.m., EWTN (cable) -- Defending Life. Repeats 4 a.m. Wednesdays.

Sunday, July 3, 7 a.m., WISC (CBS) -- Mass. Celebrated by Msgr. Thomas Campion, sponsored by Apostolate to the Handicapped.

Sunday, July 3, 10 a.m., Hallmark Channel (cable) -- Sunday Mass from Notre Dame.

Monday, July 4, 1 p.m., WYOU (cable) -- Christopher Close-up: "You Can Change the World." In honor of The Christophers' 60th anniversary, Christopher Closeup presents the first-ever Christopher production featuring Hollywood legends Jack Benny, Bob Hope, William Holden, and more.

Monday, July 4, 8 p.m., EWTN (cable) -- Saint Maria Goretti. Join Bob and Penny Lord as they discuss the life and death of St. Maria Goretti. Repeats 4:30 a.m. Wednesday and 4:00 p.m. Friday.

Monday, July 4, 8 p.m., WHA (PBS) -- A Capitol Fourth (2005). America's birthday spectacular celebrates 25 years on the air with stars Gloria Estefan, the Beach Boys, the O'Jays, and Ronan Tynan. Hosted by Barry Bostwick. Erich Kunzel leads the National Symphony Orchestra.

Monday, July 4, 9 p.m., WKOW (ABC) -- Bank of America Presents: An American Celebration at Ford's Theatre - Salute to the Troops. Comedian Jeff Foxworthy hosts a tribute to the armed forces before a live audience that will include many Washington dignitaries. Stars slated to appear include Geena Davis, Hilary Duff, Josh Gracin, Denyce Graves, Jesse McCartney, Julie Roberts, members of the Debbie Allen Dance Academy, and the Singing Sergeants, the official chorus of the Air Force. Taped on June 12.

Monday, July 4, 9 p.m., WISC (CBS) -- Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. Harry Smith and Jann Carol host the annual celebration from the Charles River Esplanade in Boston, as the Pops perform the "1812 Overture" to fireworks accompaniment under the direction of conductor Keith Lockhart.

Tuesday, July 5, 9 p.m., WHA (PBS) -- "Street Fight." Airing on the P.O.V. series, Marshall Curry's film, which sheds light on questions about democracy, power, poverty, and race, tells a David and Goliath story as it follows the turbulent campaign of Cory Booker, a 32-year-old Rhodes Scholar and Yale Law School graduate running for mayor of Newark, N.J., against Sharpe Jones, the four-term incumbent twice his age.

Radio Programs of Note

Sunday, July 3, 9 a.m., Relevant Radio (1240 AM) -- Relevant 2 U. This locally produced magazine-style program features people, events, and Catholic issues in the Diocese of Madison. Special guests: Bishop Robert C. Morlino's visit to Schoenstatt Heights; Tom Hanlon, Catholic funerals and cemeteries; Parish spotlight: St. Bernard, Madison. Repeats 9 a.m. Friday and 12 noon Saturday.

Monday-Friday, 6 a.m., Relevant Radio (1240 AM) -- Morning Air. This morning show has listeners tuning in for a blend of entertainment, information, and interviews. Morning Air^TM talks about life in terms of faith in the workplace; time management; current affairs; movie reviews; realistic looks at media and entertainment.

Monday-Friday, 3 p.m., Relevant Radio (1240 AM) -- The Drew Mariani Show. This program aims at opening a daily dialogue with Catholics across America on the topics that matter most.