” The Secret Life of the American Teenager” and “Hannah Montana” may be among Disney’s most popular ‘tween and teen girl shows, but what else are our girls watching? The women of Wisteria Lane consistently wins the 18-49 year-old demographic (along with Grey’s Anatomy) and have a significant teen audience as well. This is a description of a workshop I will be giving at the this week. Check out the conference schedule at www.CatholicPress.org and/or www.CatholicAcademy.org. Read more
MESSAGE OF THE HOLY FATHER BENEDICT XVI FOR THE 43rd WORLD DAY OF COMMUNICATIONS “New Technologies, New Relationships. Promoting a Culture of Respect, Dialogue and Friendship.” May 24, 2009 Dear Brothers and Sisters! In anticipation of the forthcoming World Communications Day, I would like to address to you some reflections on the theme chosen for this year – New Technologies, New Relationships: Promoting a culture of Respect, Dialogue and Friendship. The new digital technologies are, indeed, bringing about fundamental shifts... Read more
A friend sent me this information the other day. It was news to me and I wonder what the implications may be for the spiritual life…. I checked the site’s blog and someone had put the word “dumb” in the search engine. It is olde English and its first recorded use was in 1323 (686 years ago). I looked up the word “nun” and it is Olde English and Classical Latin and was first used in 1275, i.e., 734 years... Read more
On its 35 anniversary the 2009 Ecumenical Jury awards its Prize to Looking for Eric by Ken Loach United Kingdom, 2009 For its great artistic quality and it’s humoristic, optimistic and humanist approach of the crisis faced by contemporary society. The film portrays values that are often under fire today such as friendship, solidarity, the importance of family and dialogue towards oneself and the other. Which the mythical Cantona summarizes in one sentence: “The best action I remember is not... Read more
Developing New Ways of Appreciating Catholic Culture Through and with Popular Film Course: Cinema Divina: Shared Praxis and Prayer Professor: Sister Rose Pacatte, F.S.P Dates : August 10 – 14, 2009 Time: Monday through Friday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: 3908 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230 Pauline Center for Media Studies Cost: Credit through the Graduate Theological Foundation: $500 For personal enrichment: $100 Using the ancient practice... Read more
Sr. Rose’s June 2009 Reviews IMAGINE THAT DEPARTURES (OKURIBITO) AMERICAN VIOLET MORE COP SHOWS FILM CAPSULES CATHOLIC CLASSIFICATIONS Read more
Update Click here for 2010 American Idol: Go Crystal! I think Adam won the night although, overall, this finale program was very limp and underwhelming (and Simon dressed up!) Judge Kara Dioguardi’s song (co-written) “No Boundaries” was really sad. To decide this competition, I hope that voters completely disregarded this song. If Adam couldn’t save it, it is unsalvageable. Adam Lambert has been my favorite for many weeks and I still believe Adam is the best. This doesn’t mean he will... Read more
“Franz Jaegerstaetter: A Man of Conscience” This documentary tells the powerful and moving story of the refusal of Franz Jaegerstaetter, Austrian farmer and father of 4, to serve in the Nazi Army. Franz’ stance came from his Catholic faith. He had to follow his conscience regardless of what his wife, family, towns-people and Church leaders said. Faith and his love of God would be his ultimate guide even to his execution. Franz Jaegerstaetter was beatified by the Catholic Church in... Read more
For an almost overwhelming scene of logos, click here: Http://www.allmyfaves.com/ Read more
I have a good friend and colleague, Laurie Hutzler, who has an amazing website for seasoned writers and absolute beginners: Laurie Hutzler’s Emotional Toolbox. Laurie sent this link around yesterday, and if you are a story-teller, you may have already seen it; if not, it is great advice! The Heart of the Story. In addition to many eBooks on screenwriting and storytelling, Laurie is offering two free eBooks online right now; all you have to do is register and download:... Read more
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