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April 2017

April 25, 2017

“Einstein” headlines new GENIUS series on NatGeo tonight

“I have no special talents, I am only passionately curious.” The National Geographic Channel’s...

October 2014

October 18, 2014

‘Call the Midwife’ is a celebration of life

During the 1950s, the Anglican sisters of St. Raymond Nonnatus ran a midwifery...

March 2013

March 18, 2013

“Last Temptation of Christ” author’s “Christ Recrucified” acquired for film

Deadline Hollywood broke the news this morning that Nikos Kazantzakis 1954 novel "Christ Recrucified" has been...

March 14, 2013

“The Vatican” Showtime announces new TV thriller about spirituality, power, politics

According to the Hollywood Reporter, in various announcements since mid-Feburary, this new series "The Vatican"...

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...

January 2013

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...

December 2012

December 12, 2012

“The Bible” trailer released today

Here is the trailer for the new television series on The Bible from...

December 10, 2012

Sister Rose on “Take It All” NBC, Wednesday December 12, 9pm See full episode here

Click here to see Episode 3 of "Take It All" December 12, 2012 (NBC) (I...

October 2012

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...

August 2012

August 23, 2012

American Bible Challenge

When I first heard of the Game Show Network's idea for a new game show, I wondered:...

March 2012

March 09, 2012

American Idol’s Jessica Sanchez: when the whole world held its breath

If you ever doubt the power of music to transcend daily life, listen to Jessica...

March 09, 2012

“Game Change” focuses plenty on Palin but lacks punch

January 2012

January 28, 2012

Hallmark hits a home run with ‘A Smile as Big as the Moon’

My review in the National Catholic Reporter: Hallmark hits a home run with 'A Smile as...

November 2011

November 23, 2011

Have a Little Faith to air Sunday, November 27 (Hallmark Hall of Fame)

Have a Little Faith (Sunday, November 27, ABC, 9/8) is Mitch Albom's fourth book into a...

July 2011

July 19, 2011

Sister Rose YouTube Channel

A few weeks ago I began reviewing current films for American Catholic.org It is the...

April 2011

April 24, 2011

Beyond the Blackboard – Hallmark Hall of Fame movie for Easter Sunday, April 24

Beyond the Blackboard (CBS, Sunday, April 24, 9/8) This Hallmark Hall of Fame special is...

April 20, 2011

The Silence PBS Frontline special on clergy sex abuse in Alaska to air tonight or online

For my review click here: PBS "Frontline" to air THE SILENCE tonight: clergy sex abuse in...

August 2010

August 29, 2010

Amish Grace DVD release September 14

The deeply felt television film, starring Kimberly Williams, will be released on DVD September 14,...

August 28, 2010

Emmy Awards Sunday, August 29, 2010: Sr. Rose votes!

As with most award programs, the Emmy Awards were established in 1949 by the Academy...

August 13, 2010

The Big C – Showtime’s new television series

Here's my review of The Big C , based on the first episode: Showtime's THE...

May 2010

May 21, 2010

American Idol: Go Crystal!

Crystal Bowersox has my vote to win American Idol 2010. She's got a wonderful, unique...

May 13, 2010

What’s wrong with American Idol

First, what's right with American Idol this season: they discovered Crystal Bowersox. The ONCE duet...

March 2010

March 30, 2010

AMISH GRACE highest rated LMN event ever: more than 4 million viewers

AMISH GRACE was viewed by more than 4 million viewers yesterday making it the highest...

March 29, 2010

AMISH GRACE premiere’s tonight; check out the reviews

AMISH GRACE, premieres tonight on the LMN (8ET/5PT). I just received this list of reviews...

March 23, 2010

Amish Grace on LMN March 28

Kimberly Williams-Paisley in "Amish Grace" Amish Grace: A Time for Forgiveness Television movie review by...

March 05, 2010

American Idol 2010 first prediction

I predict a girl singer will win this season; and so far Lilly is my...

January 2010

January 14, 2010

Late Night Television Comedy Crisis

Here's my take on the kerfuffle Late Night Television and Comedy Crisis

November 2009

November 07, 2009

Bones TV Show last night: The Tough Man in the Tender Chicken

Last night's episode of Bones (Fox), though on the light side, packed a serious message....

November 06, 2009

Here are links to two articles about the media literacy workshops I gave in...

November 03, 2009

CSI Miami “Bad Seed” Episode October 20

Did you catch the October 20th episode of CSI Miami? You can watch it online...