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March 2023

March 26, 2023

“Santiago: The Camino Within” contemplates the pilgrim’s journey in sight and sound

If you've followed my reviews over the years, you will know that I have...

May 2021

May 11, 2021

In “Finding You” a young woman finds herself and love in Ireland

I was able to interview "Finding You" producer Ken Carpenter earlier this year about his...

May 10, 2021

Movies and series about Ultra Orthodox Jews beginning with “Shtisel”

With the huge success of Netflix's three season series "Shtisel" there is growing interest in...

February 2017

February 19, 2017

The Shack: Christian Film with a Catholic Touch

My feature story on the new film "The Shack" is now live at St. Anthony...

September 2015

September 19, 2015

‘Black Mass’ ‘Everest’ and 33 Films at the Venice Film Festival

VENICE, ITALY As most people know, Venice, Italy, is one of the most beautiful...

December 2014

December 15, 2014

‘Journey to the Planet Earth: Extreme Realities’ premieres on PBS tonight Dec. 15, 2014

A new episode of "Journey to Planet Earth" narrated by Oscar-winner Matt Damon, premieres tonight...

December 05, 2014

Hollywood’s hidden Christmas gems

What makes a compelling Christmas movie—the season, the music, the characters? Maybe it is...

September 2014

September 25, 2014

‘The Good Lie’ and the true story of the Lost Boys of Sudan

Catholic moral theology teaches that it is never acceptable to lie. It also teaches...

September 25, 2014

‘Orange Is the New Black’ star Michael Harney on playing ‘bad’ guys but keeping God close

From over at Fox411 (Fox News) on Facebook comes an encouraging interview with the actor...

May 2014

May 08, 2014

My acceptance speech “Sr. Rose Pacatte Receives 2014 Dane Kane Award”

It's been some time now since I received the Daniel J. Kane Award...

April 2014

April 24, 2014

Cesar Chavez’ last fast frames new documentary

If you ask director and filmmaker Richard Ray Perez if the story of Cesar Chavez...

April 17, 2014

“Heaven is for Real” is a compelling story, not a canned sermon

By now, most people know that I am not a fan of the "Christian" movie...

April 16, 2014

“Small Change” Lenten Film Series 7th Episode – perfect for Holy Week

A small but loving gesture from one sibling to another brings hope to a struggling...

April 09, 2014

How movies can “save” people

You know, there is something about all these new faith-based movies that bothers me. While...

March 2014

March 29, 2014

Cesar Chavez – my on camera review

Here's my online video review of "Cesar Chavez" along with insights and excellent comments by...

February 2014

February 20, 2014

Vote for your favorite 2013 movie, star, director at “Reader Selection Award” at Patheos

As you may know, the religion blog web portal "Patheos" has an Entertainment...

November 2013

November 27, 2013

“Gimme Shelter” star Vanessa Hudgens on her role as a homeless, pregnant teen

I previewed "Gimme Shelter" yesterday; it comes out in January just around National Right to...

November 22, 2013

“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”: my review on The Industry with Sr. Rose on the INNetwork

Sister Rose reviews the second installment of The Hunger Games, released on November 22nd....

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...

October 2013

October 28, 2013

My interview with director Nancy Tong on the INNetwork

Click here for The INNdustry with Sr Rose on the INNetwork

October 03, 2013

“Grace Unplugged” opens tomorrow: my review and interviews with the cast and director

"Grace Unplugged", a coming of age film with Christian themes and a killer soundtrack, opens...

September 2013

September 12, 2013

You know that book I’ve been working on for 7 years? Lights, Camera, Faith: Beatitudes and Deadly Sins? It’s finished!

Yes, it is finished. The fifth volume in the series Lights, Camera Faith...

August 2013

August 08, 2013

Sr. Rose’s List of Books on Theology, Religion, Scripture, Spirituality, Philosophy and Film 2013

This is an alphabetical list of books, and one journal, that may be of interest....

July 2013

July 27, 2013

‘Family values’ entertainment needs to also tell great stories

There has been some interesting activity regarding faith-based entertainment this summer, including a summit between...

July 15, 2013

“The Way, Way Back” is the summer movie to see

In this summer's gentle and extremely funny and touching coming of age film, Steve Carrell...

June 2013

June 03, 2013

Catholics in the Movies: a history

I'd like to recommend my friend Dr. Pat McNamera's Blog and his special series on...

May 2013

May 30, 2013

“Space Warriors” family film premieres Friday, May 31, Hallmark Channel 8/7

Hallmark Channel Friday, May 31, 2013 8/7 Jimmy Hawkins (Thomas Horn) is the son of...

May 23, 2013

“Rebel” tells of Cuban woman who fought in Civil War (PBS Friday May 24)

REBEL: Story of Cuban woman who fought in the Civil War Voces series on PBS...

May 21, 2013

Arts & Faith at Loyola Press Interview

A few weeks ago a blog writer for Loyola Press contacted me for an interview...

April 2013

April 12, 2013

“No Place on Earth” is the incredible story of Ukraine’s holocaust survivors

In 1993 Chris Nicola, a cave explorer from Queens, NY, was in western Ukraine to...