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.

Friday, April 22, 7 p.m., EWTN (cable) -- The Conclave. Historical documentary providing a comprehensive explanation of the procedures followed in the election of the Holy Roman Pontiff. Various cardinals and historians comment on the pontificate of John Paul II and on the history of the conclave from the establishment of the Catholic Church to modern times.

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

Sunday, April 24, 7 a.m., WISC (CBS) -- Mass. Celebrated by Msgr. Thomas Campion, sponsored by Apostolate to the Handicapped.

Sunday, April 24, 10 a.m., Hallmark Channel (cable) -- Sunday Mass from Notre Dame.

Sunday, April 24, 8 p.m., History (cable) -- Hitler's End. A chronicle of Adolf Hitler's final days, as he deluded himself into thinking Germany would emerge victorious; includes eyewitness accounts from Hitler's secretary, his aide de camp, a telephone operator in the bunker, an SS officer and an SS physician, a Hitler youth messenger, and a bodyguard.

Monday, April 25, 1 p.m., WYOU (cable) -- Christopher Close-Up: "Heroic Leadership." Author Chris Lowney explains how qualities like self-awareness, ingenuity, love, and heroism can turn ordinary people into successful, effective leaders.

Tuesday, April 26, 7 p.m., WHA (PBS) -- Teen Connection. Teenagers statewide discuss issues directly affecting them.

Wednesday, April 27, 7 p.m., WHA (PBS) -- Cooking Under Fire. A new 13-part series that takes viewers behind the scenes as aspiring chefs are put through a coast-to-coast challenge that tests their talents of culinary acumen, endurance, business skills, and more, the winner becoming chef at a New York City restaurant.

Thursday, April 28, 7 p.m., WKOW (ABC) -- Sweet Home Alabama (2002). High-spirited tale in which a small-town Southern girl (Reese Witherspoon) hides the truth about her previous marriage and humble Southern roots in hopes of marrying an up-and-coming politician whose mother is the mayor of New York City. Some alcohol abuse, mild profanity, and homosexual references. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification of the theatrical version was A-III - adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating was PG-13 - parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Friday, April 29, 7 p.m., WMSN (Fox) -- Spider-Man (2002). Enjoyable fantasy action tale about a nerdy high school senior (Tobey Maguire) who, bitten by a genetically altered spider, gains superhuman strength and uses his amazing new abilities to fight crime, ultimately facing his evil nemesis, the Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe). Sporadic stylized action violence and menace with fleeting crass language. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification of the theatrical version was A-III - adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating was PG-13 - parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Friday, April 29, 8 p.m., WISC (CBS) -- JAG. Airing of the final episode of the long-running military drama, with 10 seasons and 227 episodes to its credit.

Friday, April 29, 9 p.m., WHA (PBS) -- America's Stone Age Explorers. Who were the first Americans and where did they come from? This Stone Age detective story reveals that the peopling of the Americas is a far more tantalizing riddle than anyone had ever suspected.

Saturday, April 30, 7 p.m., WKOW (ABC) -- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001). Vividly imaginative tale follows the magical adventures of an 11-year-old orphan (Daniel Radcliffe) who discovers he is a wizard and escapes his miserable life with an awful aunt and uncle to attend the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification of the theatrical version was A-II - adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating was PG - parental guidance suggested.

Radio Programs of Note

Friday, April 22, 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. Repeats 12 noon April 23 and 9 a.m. April 24.

Monday, April 18, Relevant Radio (1240 AM) -- Cardinals' conclave. Relevant Radio will carry extensive coverage of the conclave beginning April 18. Listeners can visit www.relevantradio.com for updated programming announcements and details.

Sundays, 1 p.m., Relevant Radio (1240 AM) -- Life Worth Living. With Archbishop Fulton Sheen.

Monday-Friday, 6 a.m., Relevant Radio (1240 AM) -- Morning Air. This morning show has listeners everywhere 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. It also includes updates of local and national news, sports highlights, stock reports, and more.

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.