NEW YORK (CNS) -- The following are capsule reviews of theatrical movies on network and cable television the week of March 1. Please note that televised versions may or may not be edited for language, nudity, violence and sexual situations.

Sunday, March 1, 3:15-6 p.m. EST (TCM) "The Song of Bernadette" (1943). Durable adaptation of the Franz Werfel novel about Bernadette Soubirous (Jennifer Jones), the French schoolgirl who in 1858 saw apparitions of the Virgin Mary at a grotto near Lourdes. But news of this is initially discredited by her stern pastor (Charles Bickford), the town prosecutor (Vincent Price) and an envious teacher (Gladys Cooper). Directed by Henry King, the story of a young girl's faith withstanding the disbelief of her elders is made dramatically convincing by a fine cast, evocative photography and largely unsentimental treatment. The Catholic News Service classification of the theatrical version was A-I -- general patronage. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association.

Monday, March 2, 5:20-7:30 p.m. EST (Showtime) "Good Will Hunting" (1997). Feel-good drama about a tough South Boston youth (Matt Damon) with a brilliant mind and deep-seated emotional problems whom an MIT professor (Stellan Skarsgard) wants to rush into a top professional job while a psychologist (Robin Williams) pushes him to deal first with his problems, then decide on his future. Directed by Gus Van Sant, the theme of a wounded psyche being made whole is helped greatly by credible performances from a talented cast, but the story is highly manipulative and the treatment needlessly vulgarized. Stylized violence, an implied sexual relationship, a restrained bedroom scene, sexual jokes, recurring rough language and occasional profanity The Catholic News Service 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.

Tuesday, March 3, 8-11:05 p.m. EST (AMC) "The Perfect Storm" (2000). When three fierce weather systems collide off the coast of Newfoundland in October 1991, a fishing trawler's six-man crew (including George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg) is caught in its grip as monster waves hamper Coast Guard and Air Force rescue efforts. Director Wolfgang Petersen adapts Sebastian Junger's fact-based best-seller as entertainment, emphasizing special-effects thrills over compelling characterizations although the movie captures how precious each human life is in the face of the awesome power of nature. Discreet sexual innuendo, some profanity and an instance of rough language. The Catholic News Service 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.

Thursday, March 5, 8-10 p.m. EST (TCM) "Touch of Evil" (1958). Stylish crime thriller about a Mexican policeman (Charlton Heston) whose American bride (Janet Leigh) becomes a foil in the criminal machinations of a top border-town cop (Orson Welles). Also directed by Welles, the dark, moody narrative has plenty of menace and occasional nasty violence but succeeds best as a character study of a warped crime buster who metes out justice by placing himself above the law. The Catholic News Service 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.

Saturday, March 7, 8-10 p.m. EST (HBO) "Yesterday" (2019). A British-Indian shelf stocker (Himesh Patel) whose side career as a musician and singer is going nowhere finds his life transformed when a brief but global blackout somehow retroactively removes the Beatles from history and from everyone's memory except his. That leaves him free to become the world's most famous performer by recording the Fab Four's songs as his own. On his ascent to universal celebrity, which is aided by pop star Ed Sheeran, playing himself, his devoted manager and would-be girlfriend (Lily James) willingly steps aside in favor of a harshly cynical industry insider (Kate McKinnon) while a slacker (Joel Fry) from his small home town in Suffolk becomes his less-than-reliable roadie. More charming than logical, director Danny Boyle's comic counter-history is populated with appealing characters and, as scripted by Richard Curtis, puts its protagonist through some amusing situations. The romance at the heart of it all reaches a moral wrap-up but not before initial restraint gives way to premature passion. Together with the violations of the Second Commandment with which the screenplay is littered, that lapse suggests this otherwise amiable fantasy is best for grown viewers. Implied premarital sexual activity, mature references, including to drug use and sexuality, numerous profanities, at least one rough term, occasional crude and crass language. The Catholic News Service 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.

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Mulderig is on the staff of Catholic News Service.