War on Error: Real Stories of American Muslims by Melody Moezzi

Last updated on: July 2, 2009 at 5:07 am By Sister Rose

When I was at the University of Dayton (working at the Institute for Pastoral initiatives for the online media literacy course www.vlc.udayton.edu) a couple of weeks ago I visited the university book store. While it is a typical college bookstore (though one of the better ones, I think) I found a section of books by local authors. Melody Moezzi’s book looked – and is – very appealing. For a contemporary American writer, Moezzi excells in combining humor, self-reflection, and an open,... Read more

Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, The

Last updated on: July 1, 2009 at 11:15 am By Sister Rose

I picked up this book so often but the letter format put me off. I finally bought it at Costco (big discount). It sat around for awhile. Then when I picked it up I could hardly put it down. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows (2008, Dial Press/Random House) tells the story of a young writer in post-World War II England who uncovers a story of love and sacrifice between a... Read more

St. Paul: Oldest image discovered

Last updated on: June 30, 2009 at 4:36 am By Sister Rose

“It is the oldest icon” says L’Osservatore Romano (However, it seems no one has yet been able to take a photo of it. As soon as one makes it to the Internet, I will post it.) Read more

Twitter

Last updated on: June 28, 2009 at 7:39 am By Sister Rose

My Twitter handle is SrRoseMovies if you want to follow! Read more

Mendes’ new comedy explores meaning of marriage in America | National Catholic Reporter

Last updated on: June 28, 2009 at 3:01 am By Sister Rose

Mendes’ new comedy explores meaning of marriage in America | National Catholic Reporter Here is my review of AWAY WE GO in the National Catholic Reporter. Be sure to check out my reviews of The HURT LOCKER and THE STONING OF SORAYA M. (below) that are opening this weekend. Shared via AddThis Read more

Theology and Media Literacy (Media Studies)

Last updated on: June 28, 2009 at 2:53 am By Sister Rose

<a href="http://”> When I was at the University of Dayton last week, Richard Drabik and I made this YouTube video to explain the link between faith formation and media literacy. The online certificate course will begin in January 2010, but you can take courses now (like prerequestites for the program). See http://vlc.udayton.edu. Read more

The Irony of Grace: When Hollywood Mourns | National Catholic Reporter

Last updated on: June 28, 2009 at 12:25 am By Sister Rose

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Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, Thrilled Us

Last updated on: June 26, 2009 at 8:47 am By Sister Rose

CNN Headline News just announced that Michael Jackson has just died at UCLA Hospital at the age of 50. He suffered cardiac arrest at his home in Beverly Hills about 12:20pm this afternoon and went into a coma. HLN is reporting that other news sources are announcing the death but that they are still trying to confirm it. Michael Jackson was a true genius and an icon, an ambiguous, charismatic artist who defined the international pop world for about twenty-five years... Read more

Reviews of Stoning of Soraya M. & The Hurt Locker open tomorrow

Last updated on: June 26, 2009 at 8:27 am By Sister Rose

Check out my reviews of The Stoning of Soraya M. and The Hurt Locker Reviews in the August, 2009 issue of St. Anthony Messenger Magazine. Both of these films deal with violence in the Middle East that concern all people of good will. Both films are exceptionally well-made and thoughtful viewers will find much to ponder. St. Anthony Messenger cover, August 2009 Read more

Top Ten Priest Movie List

Last updated on: June 26, 2009 at 4:11 am By Sister Rose

Top Ten Priest Movies This is a good starter list published by the National Catholic Register for the Year of the Priest – though I think it leaves off some very good other films about priests. For some reason they are staying with U.S. films and it does not include films about bishops or popes. The list does bring in DIARY OF A COUNTRY PRIEST, directed by Robert Bresson. The Bing Crosby films may be classics but I think they... Read more