If you like documentaries, and live in New York or Los Angeles (or nearby) be sure to check out The Labyrinth during DocuWeek, July 30-August 19, 2010. For more information on the films and screening dates, visit DocuWeek 2010 The Labyrinth Director/Producer: Jason A. Schmidt Memory, art and hell collide as an Auschwitz survivor finally confronts the horrors of his past after 50 years of silence. Marian Kolodziej was on one of the first transports to enter Auschwitz. He survived... Read more
This is a bit late, but here is a blog entry I wrote for the national Catholic Reporter on the World Summit on Media for Children and Youth that I attended in Sweden in June: Sr. Rose’s Notes on the World Summit on media for Children and Youth Read more
The 11th Annual National Film Retreat SEARCHING FOR PEACE Fri. Jul.16th-Sun.Jul.18th, 2010 View and discuss four dramatic films to mine human and spiritual insights on the theme of peace. Suitable for anyone who loves movies. FILM ROSTER Departures The Lives of Others Marvin’s Room King of Hearts Retreat Directors: Frank Frost, Frank Frost Productions Fr. Greg Freidman, OFM, St. Anthony Messenger Sr. Hosea Rupprecht, FSP, Pauline Center for Media Studies Registration Fee: $235.00 Includes room & board To register contact:... Read more
Click here for my review of RESTREPO and TOY STORY 3 Read more
This most interesting film had a too brief run in theaters and will be out on DVD August 10. Here’s my review: The Joneses Read more
Back in 2008 I saw the first Sex in the City film I thought it actually had its moments. I objected on a Busted Halo Sirius Radio interview with Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP, that it was not a “chick flick” but had a heart-felt theme of authentic forgiveness. I don’t like the term “chick flick” because it lets men dismiss films with female leads and interests so I dared him to see it, which he did. He even invited me... Read more
In “Robin Hood,” Ridley Scott’s and Russell Crowe epic foray into the time of the crusades, NCR media critic Sr. Rose Pacatte finds an examination of the meaning of our myths, our heroes, and our stories. This is important, she writes, “so we will never give up our passion for life and justice for all.” Click here for Sr. Rose’s review of Robin Hood Read more
You can buy the poster from boingboing website. This can teach us how to read ingredients on packaging. Did you know that enzymes can mean monosodium glutamate (MSG)? (And that spices can mean enzymes and therefore MSG?) Look how many kinds of sugar there are in this product: sugar, corn syrup solids, modified food starch (OK, corn but sugar just the same). See how many salts are in here…. Then, oh joy! reduced lactose and reduced iron! How healthy can... Read more
At the Cannes Film Festival, the 2010 Ecumenical Jury awards its Prize to: Of Gods & Men by Xavier Beauvois (France, 2010) This movie of great artistic value benefits from a remarkable group of actors and follows the daily rhythm of work and liturgy. It depicts the sacrifice of the monks of Tibhirine (Algeria 1996) choosing to maintain their peaceful presence despite surrounding violence. The deep humanity of the monks, their respect for Islam and their generosity towards their village... Read more
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