On Faith and Media – my new video blog!

August 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment

        On Faith and Media Here's my new film review video blog on AmericanCatholic.org!  Sr. Rose finds seeds of the gospel in today's film scene. In her reviews of both cinema blockbusters and independent films and documentaries, she shares her passion for the best in today's popular culture. … [Read more...]

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The Help, Senna, Rise of the Planet of the Apes Film Reviews

August 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment

        Click here and scroll down for my written reviews of The Help and SENNA on American Catholic.org Here is my short video tape on The Help, SENNA and The Rise of the Planet of the Apes:   … [Read more...]

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Senna: documentary about a champion with faith

August 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment

    Sports films are the timeless cinematic metaphor for life. I think it is a fair question to ask which of them made you cry the most? Was it "Rudy"? "Field of Dreams"? "Brian's Song"? For me it's David Anspaugh's 1986 "Hoosiers." Some new releases, whether based on fact or fiction, fuse sports and faith quite well and are entertaining and inspiring without falling into the "message" trap. They also avoid sentimentality, though are wrought with emotion and tension. "Senna" is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adult Faith Formation, Catechesis, Education: Access and Empowerment, Film Reviews, Popular Culture, Spirituality and Media, Sports Tagged With: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Leave a Comment