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
“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
The Oscars 2010: Movies that Connect Us Forty-two feature films have been nominated in a variety of categories for the 82nd Academy Awards that will take place at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles on March 7. In a throw back to the 1930’s and 1940’s, when anywhere between eight and twelve films were nominated for Best Picture, the Academy for Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) decided in 2009 to expand the category to ten feature films so that... Read more
For immediate release, please Press Contacts: Jennifer Mulhall / 323.575.3494 [email protected] Frank Tobin / 323.661.3720 [email protected] Catholics in Media Associates (CIMA) 17th Annual Awards honor Fox Television’s “Glee” and The Hurt Locker” Sr. Rose Pacatte, FSP receives CIMA Board of Directors Award Golden Globe Award-winner Samantha Eggar hosts Beverly Hills Hotel event (Los Angeles, CA, February 28, 2010 – The Catholics in Media Associates (CIMA) 17th Annual Mass and Awards Brunch on Sunday, February 28 honored the Fox Television series... Read more
I am so very grateful for this award. I was at the movies when Jane Abbott, the president of CIMA called me, twice, and I let it go to message because, well, I was at the movies, and when one is at the movies, one should be there. I called her back from Barnes and Noble’s after. Jane told me about the Board of Directors Award and I was very moved to be considered – and momentarily rendered speechless. You... Read more
Catholics in Media will honor THE HURT LOCKER and GLEE on February 28. It seems funny to add my own name on my blog, but I am humbled and grateful to be receiving the Board of Directors Award. Check here for the news release and ticket information: Catholics in Media Awards set for February 28 Read more
Please join Sr Gretchen and I, the authors, for this book signing and enjoy the gracious hospitality of the Paulist Book Center in Costa Mesa: OUR MEDIA WORLD: Educating Kids K-8 about Faith & Media book signing this Saturday, January 30, at the PAULIST BOOK CENTER 801 Baker Street (just off the 405 after Fountain Valley if going south) Costa Mesa, CA 92626-4347(714) 545-8021 from 1-4pm. Sr. Gretchen and I will be on hand to sign copies of our new... Read more
Click here for the Pope’s message for World Communications Day (to be celebrated on the 7th Sunday of Easter, May 16th, in most dioceses.) “The Priest and Pastoral Ministry in a Digital World: New Media at the Service of the Word,” Read more
Here is the link to my CineRose Awards 2009. My deadline for my St. Anthony Messenger column is early so I did not have a chance to see every film, such as AVATAR, in time for the issue. Read more
Click here for my review: To Save a Life review by Sr. Rose Pacatte Read more
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