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August 2009

August 16, 2009

Bandslam & Ponyo open this weekend

I like Bandslam: see my review at Eye on Entertainment August 2009 St. Anthony Messenger....

August 16, 2009

15 Memorable Movies that inspired me (and so did the books)

When I saw my friend's Rae's list on Facebook it made me think of some older...

August 14, 2009

Comedy (stand-up and otherwise) in the US is in deep crisis: Funny People

Although Hollywood Jesus reviewer Elizabeth Leitch ("Elisabeth is a graduate of the University of California,...

August 14, 2009

John Paul II International Film Festival

The John Paul II International Film Festival is taking place in Miami October 20-November 1. The...

August 08, 2009

“Confront the duck!” Julia/Julie is a charmer

I don't have time for a full review but if you want to be...

August 06, 2009

Relief for moviegoers: RunPee.com “helping your bladder enjoy movies as much as you do”

A friend told me about this website sometime ago, but today's Calendar section in the...

July 2009

July 25, 2009

Finding life lessons in Harry Potter

Finding lessons for life in Harry Potter books by Deborah Netburn LATimes July 24, 2009

July 25, 2009

“The Hurt Locker” finds new champion

Although they did not mention me as one of The Hurt Locker's first champions, here...

July 17, 2009

“Millions” a film for the 17th Sunday of the Year (July 26)

"Dead Simple" A Reflection for the Parish Bulletin by Barbara Murphy, Adult Faith Formation, St. Paul...

July 15, 2009

Harry Potter & Half Blood Prince: Vatican paper praises film’s values

<a href="http://"> I was reading Fr. Roderick Vonhogen's post on Facebook (he is a Dutch...

July 15, 2009

Films for Year of the Priest – Updated list

Here is the original Top Ten list from the National Catholic Register: I asked...

July 11, 2009

Blood, sweat and tears “The Price of Sugar” | National Catholic Reporter

Blood, sweat and tears | National Catholic Reporter Shared via AddThis This is my new...

June 2009

June 28, 2009

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

Mendes' new comedy explores meaning of marriage in America | National Catholic Reporter Here is...

June 26, 2009

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

Check out my reviews of The Stoning of Soraya M. and The Hurt Locker Reviews in...

June 26, 2009

Top Ten Priest Movie List

Top Ten Priest Movies This is a good starter list published by the National Catholic...

June 09, 2009

“Imagine That” and June movie reviews

Shadows and Light: the Faith Journey of Anne Rice by Kristen West McGuire ...

June 05, 2009

The Hurt Locker, a new film by Kathryn Bigelow, SIGNIS Award at Venice 2008, etc.

If you have been reading my blog, you know that I wrote about Kathryn Bigelow's...

May 2009

May 26, 2009

Terminator Salvation

Christian Bale is John Connor in the new Terminator movie (# 4 with the possibility...

May 16, 2009

Star Trek Quiz: Boldly going where no quiz has gone before

A Canadian colleague and friend, David Buchna, sent me this: A Star Trek Quiz: Boldly...

May 15, 2009

Star Trek: Notes on an iPhone

Director J.J .Abrams’s latest project is terrific. Abrams is the television genius that created one...

May 15, 2009

Angels & Demons USCCB Review

Angels & Demons USCCB Review by Harry Forbes on CNS Angels & Demons USCCB Full Review...

May 15, 2009

Angels & Demons: Halos and pitchforks clash in the sequel to “The Da Vinci Code” Film Essay

When director Ron Howard’s new film Angels & Demons marches into theaters on May 15...

May 15, 2009

Angels & Demons: SIGNIS Statement

By Peter Malone, MSH 11th May 2009 Just what everyone has been waiting for:...

May 14, 2009

Angels & Demons: Everyone’s trying to save the Church

Here is my article (review cum commentary) in this week's National Catholic Reporter: Angels & Demons:...

May 08, 2009

Star Trek the Movie 2009

As you may recall reading in an earlier post, Holy Spirit Parish in Fremont, CA...

May 07, 2009

Vatican paper: ‘Angels & Demons’ film is harmless

AP Wire story "Film is harmless" Catholic News Service 'Angels and Demons' is harmless...

May 04, 2009

The Soloist – the Movie

What an outstanding film. As you can see, this poster was issued for the planned...

May 02, 2009

Wolverine the Movie (X-Men Origins: Wolverine)

This prequel to the X-Men trilogy of films is quite a good watch. It runs...

May 01, 2009

“Eye on Entertainment” Film/TV Reviews May 2009

Here is a link to my film/TV review column in St. Anthony Messenger magazine (a...

April 2009

April 30, 2009

“Departures” Wins SIGNIS Jury Award at FilmFest DC

DEPARTURES TAKES FIRST SIGNIS JURY AWARD AT FILMFEST DC WASHINGTON, DC – A Japanese film,...