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Traveling Out of this World through Film: finding perspective on human existence

December 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Movies can help us find perspective on our own existence by taking us to infinity and beyond. Hollywood and the film industry have been called many things, including the “dream factory.” Hollywood’s constructed dreams are there for us to see and hear, and for better or for worse they engage our inner world of the imagination. Just as films make invisible realities visible, they give flesh to a person’s subconscious and conscious hopes and desires. If they are effective, narrative … [Read More...]

Black-Nativity

“Black Nativity” – my interviews with the cast, director and Bishop T. D. Jakes

December 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment

I truly enjoyed this film. The story is built around the play written by the poet and writer Langston Hughes. inspiring with a BK rating (bring Kleenex). Black Nativity: The INNdustry with Sr. Rose on the INNetwork   … [Read More...]

“Gimme Shelter” star Vanessa Hudgens on her role as a homeless, pregnant teen

November 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment

I previewed "Gimme Shelter" yesterday; it comes out in January just around National Right to Life Day. This is based on a true story of  Apple (Vanessa Hudgens), one of the thousands of teens and women who are pregnant and homeless helped by a Catholic Christian laywoman Kathy DeFiore (Ann Dowd, … [Read More...]

FROZEN offers lots to talk about (and it’s funny, too)

November 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment

FROZEN is the new Disney musical animated film opening for Thanksgiving. There are may themes in the film that offer much to talk about with your kids. I am not sure if I mentioned how funny the snowman and reindeer are... very cute. To me, this is a much better movie that "Brave". Bring a sweater. … [Read More...]

Savior on the Silver Screen – or – Meeting Jesus at the Movies

November 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Meeting Jesus at the movies might seem impossible to some … but this session will look at sacramental ways to find God in the dark and secrets to discovering heroes who exemplify the teaching of the Lord Jesus in laughter and tears. It includes an analysis of "The Hunger Games" film as a cultural … [Read More...]

“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”: my review on The Industry with Sr. Rose on the INNetwork

November 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment

  Sister Rose reviews the second installment of The Hunger Games, released on November 22nd. Hear why the film “haunted” her days after seeing it. About “The INNdustry with Sister Rose”: The INNdustry is an IN Network Original Series featuring movie reviews and interviews with … [Read More...]

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‘Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ is haunting but ripe for discussion

November 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment

In the months after "winning" the Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) are back home, living with their families at the Victors' Village in District 12. Their mentor, Haymitch Abernathy (Woody Harrelson), has his own house there, too. Katniss and … [Read More...]

My interview with Rick Santorum: ‘The Christmas Candle’ and new role as movie-maker

November 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment

  (theadvocate.com) I had the opportunity to interview, for the National Catholic Reporter,  former presidential candidate Rick Santorum by phone Oct. 22 about his new role as CEO of a faith and family media company, EchoLight Studios, and its first Christmas film, "The Christmas … [Read More...]

“JFK: Like No Other” PBS documentary on 50th anniversary of JFK’s death

November 9, 2013 By 1 Comment

"JFK: Like No Other," PBS American Experience 9 p.m. Eastern time Nov. 11 (part one) and Nov. 12 (part two) (Check local listings) Millions of us remember where we were at the exact moment we heard the news that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on Nov. 22, 1963. It was about 11:30 … [Read More...]

Dialogue of Cultures International Film Festival (watch and vote for the audience award online)

November 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment

I received this information this morning from SIGNIS, the international Catholic association for communication. The press release from the organization follows; but you can go directly to the website with the films by clicking here. Participation in the festival is free, that is, you can see … [Read More...]