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April 2023

April 13, 2023

The Pope’s Exorcist: the exorcist as superhero

In Russell Crowe’s second role as a Roman superhero, he moves from the...

March 2014

March 18, 2014

The Passion of the Christ to make TV debut on Palm Sunday April 13

The following is taken from the press release I just received from the UP Network....

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

September 2013

September 23, 2013

T.H.I.N.K. Five ways to bridge faith and culture in a social media world

Because so many folks wanted a copy of my presentation from "Roots+Wings National Religious...

June 2013

June 08, 2013

Mother Dolores Hart, former Hollywood starlet, stopping here on book signing tour

The Daughters of St. Paul in Culver City and Catholics in Media are sponsoring...

May 2013

May 02, 2013

“Midnight’s Children” and the search for identity

Indian/Canadian director Deepa Mehta's cinematic interpretation of Salmon Rushdie's 1981 Booker Prize-winning novel "Midnight's Children"...

March 2013

March 20, 2013

“Francis and the Sultan” documentary released with great timing

When it was announced March 13 that the church had a new pope who...

February 2013

February 02, 2013

Les Miserables: a conversation about what the movie means

Here's is a conversation that I had with radio host Sharon DiCicca...

January 2013

January 08, 2013

Three-part PBS documentary shines spotlight on key abolitionists

"The Abolitionists" American Experience, PBS 10 p.m./9 p.m. Central, Jan. 8, Jan. 15 and...

December 2012

December 21, 2012

Do we need the zombie apocalypse?

Thanks to my sister who sent me this I discovered that Marc, over at...

December 03, 2012

‘The Rise of the Guardians’ an inspiring fantasy mash-up

Although it took me some time to figure out what was going on and what...

November 2012

November 05, 2012

Metaphors and Journeys of Faith in the Life of Pi & Big Fish

Tim Burton’s Big Fish (2003) and Ang Lee’s 3D Life of Pi (2012) have...

October 2012

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 06, 2012

Hildegard of Bingen: prayer, supper & movie with a saint

Last night Sister Marie surprised us by making supper according to what St. Hildegard of...

October 03, 2012

“Babette’s Feast” and the Goodness of God (celebrating 25 years)

In 1995 I returned from two years of graduate study at the University of London's...

October 01, 2012

Dexter, theology, the Bible and Christ-like non-violence

I wondered on Facebook about Dexter's theology in last night's episode (season premiere) as well...

September 2012

September 16, 2012

“5 Broken Cameras” wants to inspire

This low-budget documentary is about five years, and five cameras, in the life of a...

August 2012

August 26, 2012

Restless Heart: The Confessions of St. Augustine

“Our hearts are restless, O God, until they rest in You.”The story begins at the...

July 2012

July 01, 2012

Summer “cinema divina” retreat at home!

My column this month outlines how you can make a retreat from your seat if...

June 2012

June 21, 2012

Sister Rose’s blog reaches 500,000 hits today

Since I moved my blog to Wordpress on October 5, 2008 I never dreamed of...

June 13, 2012

Catholic Comedy Night (The Laugh Factory in LA) July 11, 2012

May 2012

May 30, 2012

“The Way” Special screening and panel UCLA May 31, 2012

May 22, 2012

Apocalyptic Themes in Cinema

Click here to view the presentation I gave last night at St. Monica's Parish in Santa...

April 2012

April 04, 2012

Jesus at the Movies

Movies featuring the life of Jesus have been around almost since the...

February 2012

February 17, 2012

Undefeated – best sports film of the year

The nation, indeed the world, is enthralled by Jeremy Lin, the undrafted humble Harvard underdog...

February 11, 2012

The Vow

When I learned that Rachel McAdams was going to play the lead role in what...

January 2012

January 27, 2012

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen opens March 9

I've seen this and will be reviewing it soon. I must say, I really liked...

January 26, 2012

Scholarship, Religion, Activism Conference at UCLA February 26, 2012

January 06, 2012

Tree of Life screening in 35mm + panel Jan. 14, 2012, UCLA

August 2011

August 19, 2011

On Faith and Media – my new video blog!

On Faith and Media Here's my new film review video blog...