AMISH GRACE was viewed by more than 4 million viewers yesterday making it the highest rated Lifetime movie premiere ever. It won all demographics (meaning more than women). AMISH GRACE will air again this Thursday and Saturday: check local listings. For those asking about the DVD, it is in the works (this was planned from the beginning; will post the release date when it is available.) … [Read more...]
AMISH GRACE premiere’s tonight; check out the reviews
March 29, 2010 By 3 Comments
AMISH GRACE, premieres tonight on the LMN (8ET/5PT). I just received this list of reviews for the Lifetime television movie with a note from the executive producer, Larry A. Thompson, expressing hope that "... tonight's broadcast will inspire many and awaken them to the healing powers of faith and forgiveness." This is a story for all seasons, but what a way to begin Holy Week and Passover. You have time to set your TiVo's and DVR's if you won't be at home or record it so you can go … [Read more...]
Stations of the Cross: praying with today’s pop music
March 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Every year Cornerstone Media releases a CD of the traditional Stations of the Cross complimented by a brief selection from a pop song that reflects the themes of prayer and life. Actually, it comes with a whole kit of resources. I listened to this year's CD on the way home from the Religious Education Congress last Sunday. What a way to make holy the task of driving for an hour in Los Angeles traffic. As I listened and prayed I reflected on how catechisms and youth ministers, indeed anyone … [Read more...]
Amish Grace on LMN March 28
March 23, 2010 By 3 Comments
Kimberly Williams-Paisley in "Amish Grace" Amish Grace: A Time for Forgiveness Television movie review by Sr. Rose Pacatte, FSP On Palm Sunday, March 28, the Lifetime Movie Network will premiere a made-for-television film about the October 2, 2006 shootings of ten Amish schoolgirls in Nickel Mines, PA: “Amish Grace”. Five of the girls, aged 6-13, died at the hand of an “English” milkman, that is, non-Amish, known to all the children. Charles Carl Roberts, 32, took his own life as … [Read more...]
Religious Education Congress 2010
March 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
<a href="http://"> It is with great enthusiasm that you are invited to share in the experience of the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress 2010. A NEW AND EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE CONGRESS FROM YOUR HOME OR OFFICE FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD! We know that not everyone can make it to this annual event of over 40,000 Catholics, so we are hoping to bring the event to you this year. Simply, login to Religious Education Congress Live anytime … [Read more...]
City of Angels Film Festival March 12-14 Directors Guild of America, Los Angeles
March 10, 2010 By 1 Comment
Check out the film slate at The City of Angels Film Festival There will also be an alternative track Founder's Forays into Film Saturday, March 13 hosted by the City of Angels Film Festival co-founder, Scott D. Young. Theater 3, Directors Guild of America 1 pm FOR THE LOVE OF MOVIES Director, Gerald Peary Documentary on the (melo)dramatic story of film criticism "a fascinating look at the vibrant personalities who changed the way we look at film" Chris Gore Screening followed by … [Read more...]
Open Culture – free classic movies (and more) online
March 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Very impressive online access to some fantastic movies.... www.OpenCulture.com … [Read more...]
American Idol 2010 first prediction
March 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I predict a girl singer will win this season; and so far Lilly is my favorite, though there are four others (at least) who are really good. Go girls! … [Read more...]
Shutter Island
March 3, 2010 By 2 Comments
I saw this film yesterday and it haunts me still, not because it is a psychological thriller but because of how it questions the essence of what it is to be human and who has the power to define humanity and the human condition. A friend suggested that I look at it through the lens of Flannery O'Connor. I am still pondering this but after seeing the film, I think it is a valid and rich approach. Watch this space. … [Read more...]
Bl. James Alberione, founder of the Daughters of St. Paul, on cinema
March 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
“We need to put down the scissors of censorship and pick up the camera” because “the power of the cinema surpasses that of the school, the pulpit, and the press and always produces greater results." These are the words of Blessed James Alberione, who initiated his apostolate of the cinema and film activity on March 18, 1938. … [Read more...]
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