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November 14, 2025 - Week in Review: Pope Leo XIV's favorite films, AI-generated music , and RIP the penny
Today Jared Bowen, Edgar B. Herwick III, and Callie Crossley go over the latest arts and culture headlines.
First up, Pope Leo XIV has revealed his four favorite movies: “It’s a Wonderful Life” “The Sound of Music,” “Ordinary People” and “Life Is Beautiful.” He’s sharing his watchlist ahead of the Vatican’s first-ever “Meeting with the World of Cinema,” a Hollywood summit inside the Apostolic Palace that invites filmmakers and faith leaders to talk art, empathy, and storytelling.
From there, Boston’s Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame is set to honor a dozen musical legends who are responsible…
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