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 June 8, 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:

"Legally Blonde" (2001; Amazon Prime)

Determined to dazzle the boyfriend (Matthew Davis) who dumped her for a smarter girl, a flighty sorority coed (Reese Witherspoon) ends up attending Harvard Law School alongside him. As directed by Robert Luketic, Witherspoon makes the predictable, frivolous film stand out even when the lighthearted "dumb blonde" jokes fade. Some mild sexual references with a smattering of crass language and an instance of profanity. The OSV News classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association rating is PG-13 -- parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

"The Thin Red Line" (1998)

Eloquent meditation on the insanity of warfare takes place as American soldiers (notably Sean Penn, Ben Chaplin, Nick Nolte and Jim Caviezel) battle the Japanese forces entrenched on Guadalcanal while reflecting on what brought each to this once-peaceful tropical paradise. Based on the James Jones novel, director Terrence Malick's lengthy philosophical drama views war as a desecration to all living things -- be they human, animal or vegetable. Graphic battlefield violence, fleeting nudity and recurring rough language and profanity. The OSV News classification is A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association rating is R -- restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

"The Wild Robot" (2024; Netflix)

This animated adaptation of the children's book by Peter Brown, written and directed by Chris Sanders, is solid and refreshing entertainment for the entire family. An orphaned gosling (voice of Kit Connor) bonds with a shipwrecked alien robot (voice of Lupita Nyong'o), who rises to the occasion, adapting her programming to serve as "mother," teacher and peacemaker. A sly fox (voice of Pedro Pascal) instructs her in the predatory ways of the natural world. By turns humorous and heartwarming, the film offers much-needed messages about the sanctity of life, kindness and reconciliation. Scenes of mild peril. The OSV News classification is A-I -- general patronage. The Motion Picture Association rating is PG -- parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

Looking Ahead:

Sunday, June 8, noon-1:30 p.m. EDT (EWTN) "Solemn Mass of Pentecost." The Eucharistic liturgy for the Feast of Pentecost, broadcast live from Washington's Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (TV-G -- general audience).

Sunday, June 8, 8-10:30 p.m. EDT (TCM) "Apollo 13" (1995). Fact-based story of the April 1970 moon launch aborted on its third day in space after an incapacitating problem diminished the oxygen, power and computer systems, making the safe return of the three astronauts (Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon) an almost insurmountable problem for Houston Mission Control. Director Ron Howard keeps emotional tensions taut and suspense levels high throughout this salute to the courage and perseverance of all involved in the dicey rescue mission. Fleeting sexual innuendo and minor profanity. The OSV News classification of the theatrical version was A-II -- adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association rating was PG -- parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

Tuesday, June 10, 10 p.m.-midnight EDT (TCM) "The Private Life of Henry VIII" (1933). Witty title performance by Charles Laughton gives robust human dimension to the 16th-century English king as seen through his troubled domestic relations spanning six wives, principally the shrewd Anne of Cleves (Elsa Lanchester) and the unfaithful Katherine Howard (Binnie Barnes). Director Alexander Korda brings the historical period to life with evocative acting and Georges Perinal's luminous photography. But best of all is its perceptive portrait of an absolute monarch unable to control his passions until mellowed by old age. Marital turbulence marked by infidelities and divorce. The OSV News classification of the theatrical version was A-III -- adults. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association.Friday, June 13, 9 p.m.-midnight EDT (PBS) "Aida." This episode of the series "Great Performances at the Met" showcases Michael Mayer's staging of Guiseppi Verdi's 1871 opera. Angel Blue stars; Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts.

Saturday, June 14, 3-5:30 p.m. EDT (AMC) "Ghostbusters" (1984). Three parapsychologists (Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis), bounced from Columbia University because of the dubious nature of their research, go into private practice as ghost exterminators and find that all hell is about to break loose, quite literally. There are some very funny moments, largely because of Murray, but director Ivan Reitman lets the spectacular special effects begin to dominate midway and the humor fades. Some adult ribald jokes. The OSV News classification of the theatrical version was A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association rating was PG -- parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.- - - John Mulderig is media reviewer for OSV News. Follow him on X (formerly Twitter) @JohnMulderig1.