I grew up in San Diego listening to my Connecticut born-and-bred mother praising the wonders of New York City. Her parents took her and her siblings there often to visit an aunt who lived and prospered there. For some reason the Museum of Natural History was the place she most often described for us kids. After three years in the convent in Boston, we novices went by car to New York in November, 1970, to have an experience of our... Read more
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
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
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.... Read more
A few weeks ago I began reviewing current films for American Catholic.org It is the online, continually updated version of St. Anthony Messenger. I am also doing a weekly “Faith & Media: segment for American Catholic Radio on the Franciscan Media site Stop by and visit!! Here’s my review of the new Harry Potter film. To subscribe to these weekly updates, visit http://www.Youtube.com/sisterroseACO Read more
Update May 2012 I have not seen this documentary that is “about” the play “Corpus Christi” – it is not a film version of the play though from the trailer it seems scenes from the play may be included. The film premiered in San Francisco in April, according to the website. I do not know if the film will have a theatrical release but I have a call in with the publicist. Corpus Christi: Playing with Redemption trailer According to... Read more
When director/writer Terrence Malick’s new film opens we hear the quiet voice of 1950’s wife and mother Mrs. Obrien (Jessica Chastain): “The nuns always taught us that there is the way of nature and the way of grace; it is up to us to choose.” Actually, it’s not that simple, as we discern during the roll out of Malick’s cinematic epic overflowing with color, sights, sounds, and realize we are witnessing the artist’s rendition of God’s creative act. We move... Read more
The Catholic Media Group of Southern California, with the Partnership for Spirituality & Film invite you to the Theme: Peace Making Film Slate: TBD Date: Friday, October 7 – Monday, October 10, 2011 Long Beach, CA – Ensenada, Mexico – Long Beach, CA Columbus Day weekend Prices: Oceanview Double Cabins: $461.63 total pp Deposit 100.00 PP due March 18, 2011 Includes $50.00 onboard ship credit Includes donation to Daughters of St. Paul/National Film Retreat; To be matched by Carnival. Includes... Read more
Visit American Catholic – St. Anthony Messenger for my first video reviews. They are quite brief: Rio, The Beaver, Thor, and There Be Dragons. Two longer, written reviews of The Beaver and There Be Dragons are also there. Enjoy! Read more
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