NEW YORK (OSV News) – 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 May 5, 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.

Streaming Now:

"Freud's Last Session" (2023; Netflix)

Literate philosophical drama speculates on a possible meeting between the resolutely atheist father of psychoanalysis (Anthony Hopkins) and Christian author and apologist C.S. Lewis (Matthew Goode) on the day Britain declared war against Nazi Germany in 1939. Director and co-writer Matthew Brown's adaptation of his script collaborator Mark St. Germain's play, itself derived from the book "The Question of God" by Armand Nicholi, uses the duo's theological debate as a jumping off point for exploring their disparate life experiences as well as Freud's highly complicated relationship with his daughter, and professional heir, Anna (Liv Lisa Fries). Sober in tone and weighty in its subject matter, the film is more intent on laying out the arguments than guiding viewers toward any conclusion. The discreet but sympathetic presentation of Anna's romance with her colleague Dorothy Burlingham (Jodi Balfour) is balanced by the fact that Lewis is not demonized for his moral objection to all same-sex activity. Intelligent fare, though some may find it a bit talky. Mature themes, including lesbianism and suicide, a combat sequence with some gore, brief sensuality, at least one use of profanity, several milder oaths, a crass expression. The OSV News classification is A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association rating is PG-13 -- parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

"Little Women" (2019; Hulu)

Elegant, vibrantly emotional adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's novel from writer-director Greta Gerwig. The familiar March sisters, Jo (Saoirse Ronan), Meg (Emma Watson), Amy (Florence Pugh) and Beth (Eliza Scanlen), are presented in the format of a non-linear memory play, with Jo, first shown as an adult writer, recalling the episodes that formed their characters and shaped their life decisions. The main storyline finds feckless Laurie (Timothee Chalamet) longing to marry Jo but ending up with Amy. Moviegoers who already love these characters will get the lush presentation they hope to see. And Gerwig's occasional alterations prove she's equally adept at accurate history and subtle moral messaging. Mature themes, including death. The OSV News classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association rating is PG -- parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

"We Were Soldiers" (2002; Amazon Prime)

Powerful Vietnam War drama about the first battle between American troops, led by fatherly Lt. Col. Harold G. Moore (Mel Gibson), and the Viet Cong enemy. Despite slim characterizations and a few cliches, writer-director Randall Wallace's harrowing true story depicts war with raw, graphic imagery that underscores the wrenching loss of human life as it touches briefly upon the formidable struggle to reconcile Christianity and warfare. Constant war violence with many bloody, chilling images and some rough language with profanity. The OSV News classification is L -- limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling. The Motion Picture Association rating is R -- restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Looking Ahead:

Monday, May 6, 10-11:30 p.m. EDT (PBS) "Space: The Longest Goodbye." Filmmaker Ido Mizrahy's documentary follows NASA psychologists as they prepare astronauts for the extreme isolation of a three-year-long mission to Mars. An "Independent Lens" presentation.

Tuesday, May 7, 6-8 p.m. EDT (TCM) "Black Narcissus" (1946). Engrossing British adaptation of Rumer Godden's novel about the difficulties confronting an Anglican community of nuns (headed by Deborah Kerr) in a remote area of northern India where a native student (Jean Simmons) and an English administrator (David Farrar) upset their spiritual peace. Directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger; the community's religious mission in an exotic alien environment is handled with sensitivity, with most of the dramatic conflict stemming from the human foibles of the characters. Sexual situations and innuendo. The OSV News classification of the theatrical version was A-II -- adults and adolescents. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association.

Thursday, May 9, 10:30-11:30 a.m. EDT (EWTN) "National Mass for Life From Ottawa." Archbishop Marcel Damphousse of Ottawa-Cornwall celebrates Canada’s National Mass for Life at the Canadian capital's Notre Dame Cathedral (TV-G -- general audience).

Thursday, May 9, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. EDT (EWTN) "National March for Life, Ottawa, Canada." Complete coverage of Canada's most significant annual pro-life event (TV-G -- general audience).

Saturday, May 11, 5-8 p.m. EDT (AMC) "Goodfellas" (1990). The heady rise and eventual downfall of three Brooklyn hoods (Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci) are shown from one gangster's warped point of view in this fact-based story spanning 30 years. Director Martin Scorsese synthesizes flowing cinematography, an eye for details and commanding performances into a chilling re-creation of the empty glamor, endless greed and sick violence that characterize mob life. Much graphic violence and rough language. The OSV News classification of the theatrical version was L -- limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling. The Motion Picture Association rating was R -- restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Saturday, May 11, 9:40-11:25 p.m. EDT (Cinemax) "Yes Man" (2008). Fitfully funny comedy in which a bored bank employee (Jim Carrey) attends a seminar run by a self-help guru (a comically intimidating Terence Stamp) and vows to say yes to every invitation or suggestion, leading to romance with a quirky singer (Zooey Deschanel), a renewed relationship with his best friend (Bradley Cooper) and greater respect from his nerdy boss (a spot-on Rhys Darby). Principally a vehicle for Carrey's facial and physical antics, director Peyton Reed's adaptation of Danny Wallace's best-selling memoir salutes openness to life and adventure and satirizes superstition, but also features considerable sexual humor, including a distasteful subplot involving Carrey's elderly but randy neighbor (Fionnula Flanagan). Nongraphic, nonmarital sexual activity, brief rear nudity, some sexual humor, one use of the F-word, much crude language, a few profanities. The OSV News classification of the theatrical version was A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association rating was PG-13 -- parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.- - - John Mulderig is media reviewer for OSV News. Follow him on X (formerly Twitter) @JohnMulderig1.