Catholic Comedy Night Update July 11

“Stella Days” Irish film looks at a priest’s dark night of the soul, cinema, and faith

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In a small town in rural Ireland in the 1950s, Fr. Barry (Martin Sheen) visits the sick, reads Latin prayers to them and promotes the installation of electricity in homes and businesses. Fr. Barry spent 20 years in America and many years in Rome in academic pursuits and research at the Vatican library. He was replaced, however, and sent back to Ireland, where he has been these last three years.

 Click here to continue reading on my NCReporter blog.

BRAVE and nine more reviews at “Sister Rose Goes to the Movies”

For reviews of BRAVE, Madagascar 3, MEN IN BLACK 3, The Avengers, CHIMPANZEE, Dark Shadows, SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN, Battleship, and THE LUCKY ONE click on Sister Rose Goes to the Movies.

The Help, Senna, Rise of the Planet of the Apes Film Reviews

 

 

 

 

Click here and scroll down for my written reviews of The Help and SENNA on American Catholic.org

Here is my short video tape on The Help, SENNA and The Rise of the Planet of the Apes:

 

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

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

August, 2009 issue of  St. Anthony Messenger Magazine. Both of these films deal with violence in the Middle East that concern all people of good will. Both films are exceptionally well-made and thoughtful viewers will find much to ponder.

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St. Anthony Messenger cover, August 2009

“Imagine That” and June movie reviews

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Author Ann Rice is the cover story for St. Anthony Messenger, June 2009

Author Anne Rice is the cover story for St. Anthony Messenger, June 2009.

 Shadows and Light: the Faith Journey of Anne Rice

by Kristen West McGuire

 

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IMAGINE THAT is a funny parable about dads being released just on time for Fathers Day. Check out my reviews of IMAGINE THAT and other films by clicking on the link below

Eye on Entertainment June 2009 Imagine That, Departures, American Violet, State of Play, Two Lovers, Monsters vs. Aliens & Knowing

“Eye on Entertainment” Film/TV Reviews May 2009

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Here is a link to my film/TV review column in St. Anthony Messenger magazine (a national Catholic monthly):

Eye on Entertainment May 2009

A Certified Life
By Sister Rose Pacatte, F.S.P.

Q U I C K S C A N

SUNSHINE CLEANING
THE SONG OF SPARROWS
DUPLICITY
FRANZ JÄGERSTÄTTER: A MAN OF CONSCIENCE
THE FINAL INCH
GREY GARDENS
STRANDED: THE ANDES PLANE CRASH SURVIVORS
PLANET GREEN
FILM CAPSULES
CATHOLIC CLASSIFICATIONS