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September 2015

September 14, 2015

90 MINUTES IN HEAVEN: Now at a Theater Near You!

American Moviegoers, if you didn't see 90 MINUTES IN HEAVEN on its opening weekend, get...

September 09, 2015

WAR ROOM: Disappointing Critics, But Warming Hearts in Theaters Across America

I was going to completely ignore the Kendrick brothers' newest movie WAR ROOM. I'd read some...

June 2015

June 19, 2015

Sweet, Old-Fashioned Summer Entertainment, Now Available on DVD

Back in February--on Valentine's Day, to be exact--theatergoers were given a choice: Watch a sultry porn...

May 2015

May 22, 2015

Lighting a Candle: 66th Annual Christopher Awards Showcase Great Movies, Books

For 66 years, the Christopher Awards have honored those in media whose work has "affirmed...

April 2015

April 24, 2015

HEY KIDS! Are You an Inventor? Do You Want to Change the World?

Are you a budding creative genius? Well, here's your chance to put that creativity to...

April 23, 2015

How “SCHINDLER’S LIST” Influenced the Director of “LITTLE BOY”: My Interview with Alejandro Monteverde

"At the end of 'Schindler's List', you saw Schindler crying. Asked why, he explained that...

March 2015

March 21, 2015

DO YOU BELIEVE? (Now Showing in Theaters Everywhere)

"Do You Believe?" is a question we must all answer in our lifetimes. Now, "Do...

March 12, 2015

Don Piper Was Dead–and Then He Wasn’t. Now a New Movie Tells His Incredible and Moving Story.

Don Piper was dead--and then he wasn't. Pastor Don Piper died on January 25, 1989,...

February 2015

February 23, 2015

How I Spent My (Sorta, Kinda) Winter Vacation….

Blogging's been light over at Chez Schiffer in the last week! That's because I've been...

February 13, 2015

What Makes a Great, Family-Friendly Film? A Catholic Perspective from Decent Films’ Steven Greydanus

People really want to see clean movies, right? Ted Baehr, chairman of the Christian Film and...

February 09, 2015

Go to the Movies on Valentine’s Day! Just Don’t Go to See Mr. Grey…

So you want to do something romantic on Valentine's Day--and that means you DON'T want...

December 2014

December 19, 2014

Fr. Barron: “Exodus: Gods and Kings” Misunderstands Theological Poetry–and Misses the Point

I do movie reviews fairly frequently; but I haven't yet seen Ridley Scott's new film...

December 13, 2014

Coffee Table Book Tells the Story of Jesus’ Birth and Life in Beautiful Images

Have you seen "Mary of Nazareth", the latest feature film from Ignatius Press? Last week, Zenit...

November 2014

November 22, 2014

‘Tis The Season! New Hallmark Movie Will Help Get You in the Mood

Christmas is coming! And I know that in the next few weeks, you and your...

September 2014

September 30, 2014

For the International Day of Older Persons: My Reflection on Growing Older

I am no one special. Just a common man with common thoughts. I’ve led a...

September 09, 2014

Separated At Birth: “THE IDENTICAL” Explores Identity, Conflict, Mission

First, there's the great music: THE IDENTICAL, which is showing this week in theaters across...

August 2014

August 19, 2014

Commitment and Character Make “WHEN THE GAME STANDS TALL” a Great Family Film

Opening in theaters across America this weekend is a new sports film from Sony Pictures...

August 02, 2014

Liam Neeson, Andrew Garfield Are Jesuit Priests In Scorsese’s Latest Project, “Silence”

Plans are moving forward on director Martin Scorsese's ambitious film project Silence. After several years...

June 2014

June 20, 2014

“Your Heart Is Swollen–You Can’t Let Your Team Down”: Jim Caviezel Talks About His Latest Movie

On August 22, theatergoers will be treated to a new sports film from Sony Pictures...

May 2014

May 17, 2014

The Heartthrob and the Pope: Antonio Banderas to Play Role of Pope Francis

News out of Spain, courtesy of Religion News Service: A new feature film on the...

May 07, 2014

Moms, Dads, Kids, Singles, Everyone…This Movie’s For You

The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world. Back in...

April 2014

April 27, 2014

Heaven Is For Real: Secrets Colton Burpo Didn’t Tell You in the Book or the Movie

Now, Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples that are not written...

April 20, 2014

Little Boy Sees the Face of God, and Lives

This week in theaters across America, people are hearing--many for the first time--the dramatic story...

April 08, 2014

Two Lucky Moms Can Win a Trip to Hollywood, Meet the Stars, Walk the Red Carpet!

I just came back from Hollywood, where I was privileged to see an advance screening...

March 2014

March 03, 2014

Oscar Winners Who Wear the Cross

I saw an amusing article today, probably drawn from last night's Academy Awards, featuring photos...

January 2014

January 21, 2014

“Moms’ Night Out”: A Frolicking Good Time Laughing at Motherhood’s Stresses

All Allyson and her friends want is a peaceful, grown-up evening of dinner and conversation...

December 2013

December 21, 2013

Bishops’ Picks: The Best Christmas Movies

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is obviously full of the Christmas spirit! They've issued...

December 13, 2013

My Interview With Patricia Heaton, Star of “Moms’ Night Out”

“Like every mom, what I wouldn’t give to go back for an hour and just...

November 2013

November 27, 2013

GIMME SHELTER: New Pro-Life Film Coming to a Theatre Near You

Apple Bailey is a 16-year-old runaway with an indomitable spirit. She dreams of finding happiness...

November 24, 2013

New Documentary Offers an Inside Look at Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the Man Who Would Be Pope

Francis: The Pope from the New World, the Knights of Columbus' new documentary, is coming...