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December 2013

December 11, 2013

“Narco Cultura” explores the meaning of the US & Mexico’s war on drugs

"Narco Cultura" 102 minutes, in English and Spanish with English subtitles Just when some think...

November 2013

November 21, 2013

‘Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ is haunting but ripe for discussion

In the months after "winning" the Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark...

November 19, 2013

My interview with Rick Santorum: ‘The Christmas Candle’ and new role as movie-maker

(theadvocate.com) I had the opportunity to interview, for the National Catholic Reporter, former presidential...

October 2013

October 28, 2013

“War of the Worlds” the most famous invasion that never happened – 75th anniversary documentary PBS Oct 29

"War of the Worlds," PBS American Experience 9 p.m. Eastern time Tuesday (Check local listings)...

June 2013

June 27, 2013

David Chase’s eulogy for James Gandolfini

1961 - 2013 David Chase's eulogy for James Gandolfini June 28, 2013 Earlier this...

April 2013

April 08, 2013

Annette Funicello, Mouseketeer, dies at 70

Annette Funicello, arguably the most famous Disney Mousketeer of all, died today in Los Angeles...

April 04, 2013

Roger Ebert film critic dies

Gene Siskel, left, and Roger Ebert are shown in a 1994 file photo.(Photo: Associated Press)...

April 02, 2013

Hollywood studio secures film rights to Boston clergy abuse investigation

The Hollywood Reporter announced Tuesday that Dreamworks and Participant Media have obtained the rights to the Boston...

March 2013

March 25, 2013

‘Starbuck’ the hilarious tale of moral dilemmas and unintended consequences

Hanoverhill Starbuck (1979-1998) was a Canadian bull that sired 200,000 daughters around the world...

March 16, 2013

“Blade Runner” old notes show that studio execs hated the movie at first

On Facebook today the great American film critic Roger Ebert posted a link to this...

March 16, 2013

Pope Francis speaks to journalists about his name, wanting a church that is poor, and role of media

This morning Pope Francis revealed why he chose the name Francis and then spoke...

March 15, 2013

“Mea Culpa: Silence in the House of God” SIGNIS statement on HBO film about clergy sex abuse scandal

The following is a statement about this HBO film from SIGNIS, the World...

March 04, 2013

‘The Bible’ Opens Big With 13.1 Million Viewers (and “Vikings” too at 6.2 million)

'The Bible' & 'Vikings" Open big with 13.1 Million & 6.2 Million Viewers, Respectively By NELLIE...

March 02, 2013

List of movies about Catholics (Catholic history) in the United States

Movies about Catholics (Catholic History) in the USA I was asked if I had a...

February 2013

February 22, 2013

More Oscar picks and an interview on Faith and Film for the Odyssey Network

2012 was an excellent year for cinema. However, three films about aging that I liked...

February 19, 2013

Sr. Rose’s Oscar Picks for Best Picture 2013

I think Lincoln should win this category, but don't be surprised if Silver Linings, Argo,...

January 2013

January 30, 2013

Windrider Forum a perfect introduction to Sundance, filmmaking

Ever since I was assigned to Los Angeles in 2002, I have wanted to come...

January 27, 2013

PBS documentaries capture three American history stories: The Revisionaries, Henry Ford, Space Shuttle Columbia: Mission of Hope

PBS always has something interesting waiting in the wings. This week, it will broadcast...

January 25, 2013

New York Times: A Nun at the Crossroads of Faith and Film at Sundance

PARK CITY, Utah – On the day before she entered a Catholic boarding...

January 24, 2013

Sundance is full of inspirational films and people

As the films continue to premiere and the voting for audience awards moves forward, it...

January 13, 2013

Catholic Christian criteria for awarding films

SIGNIS and INTERFILM Criteria for Juries I have had the privilege of serving on...

January 13, 2013

Want to be a film critic?

When I watch films for review I am attracted by two elements: relationships and mystery....

December 2012

December 11, 2012

“Apocalyptic themes in movies”: 12/21/12 and the end of the world … again

According to the Mayan Calendar the end of the world is to happen on December...

November 2012

November 12, 2012

Park Avenue: Money, Power and the American Dream, PBS, check local listings & Hulu

The notice announcing Academy Award winning filmmaker Alex Gibney’s new documentary “Park Avenue: Money, Power...

October 2012

October 24, 2012

Ear Worms: the sound track in my head

Do tunes every get stuck in your ears? I call sticky tunes ear worms. Here...

October 18, 2012

“Weaving Life” “Where Do We Go Now?” and a “Girl with a Book” Images of peacemaking in the Middle East

In the last month or so, a narrative film, a documentary and a poster on...

October 10, 2012

Last Ounce of Courage falls flat, fails to inspire

Bob Revere (Marshall R. Teague) is a patriotic pharmacist who takes care of a...

October 04, 2012

Media’s part in the culture of guns

"Fourth of July parade, 2011, Independence, Calif.," by photographer Craig Semetko, ...