This morning’s New York Times Book Review section has a highly enthusiastic review of Scott Eyman’s new biography of John Wayne by director (and former journalist) Peter Bogdanovich: “”Playing John Wayne: Scott Eyeman’s ‘John Wayne: the Life and Legend.'” Bogdanovich, who knew “The Duke” for about fifteen years – much longer than the author – reveals his own admiration for the iconic actor and makes you want to read the book. Loyola Press has a special online webpage called “Arts... Read more
Here’s my on camera review of NOAH on the INNdustry with Sister Rose. It goes along with my print review that you can read HERE at my blog with a link through to NCROnline. Read more
Here’s my online video review of “Cesar Chavez” along with insights and excellent comments by the director Diego Luna and Cesar Chavez’ son Paul Chavez. This goes along well with my written review from The Tidings last week. Click here for the print review Read more
Jennifer Connelly and Russell Crowe star in “Noah.” (CNS/Paramount) There is no doubt that Darren Aronofsky’s epic “Noah” draws from post-apocalyptic images and gives a nod to science fiction and the popular vampire genre to tell the story of Noah, the grandson of Methuselah. And Aronofsky has done his Bible-storytelling homework. The entire narrative has the feel of an oral storytelling culture, with the use of repetitive “chiastic” or “ring” structure so hearers will remember. The film begins with... Read more
Watch what happens to this bride-to-be, Marissa, on her wedding day in the desert – it turns out to be a real desert experience. This is our fourth week! Click here to see the entire Lenten Film Series Read more
“Cesar Chavez: An American Hero,” director Diego Luna’s latest production, is a moving biography of the late civil rights activist, labor organizer and co-founder, with Dolores Huerta, of the United Farm Workers Union. The film opens with Cesar’s (Michael Peña) decision to leave the Community Service Organization (CSO) in Los Angeles, where he had worked to encourage Latino workers to register to vote and campaigned for worker’s rights. We learn that as a child Cesar’s family had lost their... Read more
Today marks the 34th anniversary of the assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero (1917 – 1980). NCROnline posted this video by Michael Glen Bell and Duane W.H. Arnold of TheMartyrsProject.com that tells Romero’s story in music. Here is a link to a Creighton University website about Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador. Catholic New Service reported that at a “March 15 Mass in Washington marking the 34th anniversary of the killing of Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero, Auxiliary Bishop Gregorio Rosa Chavez of San... Read more
You all know by now that I love “The Voice” and now an Ursuline Sister in Italy has blown away Italian judges on their version of “The Voice.” Here’s what The Daily Mail has to say about Sr Cristina getting all four judges to turn around. Brava, Sr Cristina! The Daily Mail: Dressed in full religious regalia Sister Cristina Scuccia, who hails from mafia hotspot Sicily, managed to get all four chairs to turn around during her blind audition.... Read more
You can access the entire series directly at Lenten Film Series 2014. I hope you are enjoying the series! Be sure to check out the questions for reflection and conversation. Have you ever walked the Camino de Santiago de Compostela? If so, share some of your reflections here! Meanwhile “Buen Camino” for your Lenten journey wherever you are. Read more
The following is taken from the press release I just received from the UP Network. Please note that the issues of negative Jewish representation in the film remain. Click here to read my article “A Decade Later ‘The Passion Still Raises Questions of Anti-Semitism” . Meanwhile if you decide to tune in, remember the intense and graphic violence in the film. It is not recommended for young children. The film is rated “R” for this reason. UP TV PRESENTS THE... Read more
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