Church History Through Film
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, August 02, 2012
Over at In the Sheepfold, Kelly is working on compiling a list to teach her children all about church history through movies. Brilliant!
The history teacher in me is all about people and places and dates. The Catholic in me wants to crack open the lid that is the treasure trove of our faith and stand in awe at the work God has done through ordinary men and women throughout the ages. I hope all of... READ MORE
Brave - Take Your Teens
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Reviews on Tuesday, July 03, 2012
Last week, my 17 year old Adam and I took a romp to the movies. Our destination: Brave, the latest from Disney’s Pixar. I didn’t have to do much to talk my teen into this one—as a major fan of traditional Irish music and a bagpiper too, the soundtrack alone was enough to have him interested. I think he expected to see the film mostly paying attention to the music, but was drawn in by the story line that centers around parent and child/teen relations. The film sparked a terrific conversation for both of us. Steven Greydanus (my favorite Catholic movie reviewer) gives this one and A-. I call it a winner!
Favorite Flicks
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, June 28, 2012
(First off, I feel like any post today not discussing the ACA mandate is superfluous, so understand that I am aware this topic is silly in light of what is going on in our country today.)
Rebecca’s post on beloved (and not so beloved) books got me thinking about favorite films, the ones we can watch over and over. They might not be Classics, but they’re classic to you—those movies that you will watch... READ MORE
For Greater Glory
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Reviews on Wednesday, June 06, 2012
Have you seen For Greater Glory, the new Andy Garcia film about the Cristiada War in Mexico?
At the Chrism Mass in our archdiocese this year, Cardinal Wuerl recommended that priests and seminarians see it, learn from it, and take the Mexican martyrs as role models for their own priesthood.
Now having seen it I can see why.
For Greater Glory is not a cinematic answer to the HHS mandate. They started... READ MORE
October Baby
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Reviews on Thursday, March 29, 2012
Maybe you made a trip to the theater last weekend to watch a certain movie that has been generating a lot of buzz. Maybe the lead actress drew you in with her beauty and the story line kept you gripping your seat until the very end. Maybe you shed a tear and rooted against the bad guys. Maybe you can’t wait to see the film again, and are telling all of your friends that if they only go see one movie... READ MORE
Non-Chick Flicks
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Reviews on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
As long as the girls are talking entertainment today, I thought I’d share my “take” on a few of the films I had the chance to watch on my Christmas vacation this year. But you’ll note a trend here—none of these are “chick flicks”. Maybe that’s because I hung out with three “guys” all during the holiday season and I never get to choose the movie in that situation! Please note that all of these are... READ MORE
Emergency Back-Up Post
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Reviews on Friday, August 19, 2011
The Holy Father has been out fishing for men at World Youth Day in Madrid the past few days, and a better woman than I would be writing about it.
I, however, have just realized the back-to-school tax holiday in my state is about to end, so I’m off to buy uniforms and school supplies.
In lieu of soul-fishing, I offer you Soul Surfing, or rather Betty Duffy’s hilarious response to it. #3 is killer.
Panda To Me
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Reviews on Friday, July 15, 2011
Can you stand another movie post this week?
This time I’m soliciting your advice.
Is there a kid movie this summer that’s worth forking over the outrageous fortunes it now takes to see a flick in a theater?
I’m asking specifically about Cars 2 and whichever Kung-Fu Panda this is, but if there’s something else meritorious, please steer me towards it.
Every parent has his own take on what is and... READ MORE
Ponyo
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Reviews on Tuesday, July 12, 2011
You can tell it’s summer here at Faith & Family Live—and Rebecca actually beat me to the punch this morning. Believe it or not, I saw Tree of Life yesterday with some girlfriends and had planned a post on it today. But I’m going to save that for commenting on Rebecca’s post, and instead invite you to comment on the film Ponyo.
When my sixteen year old Adam invited me to watch this Disney work of... READ MORE
Tree of Life
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Reviews on Tuesday, July 12, 2011
My friend Tom Hoopes calls Tree of Life “Into Deep Silence” for lay people.
I like that description, although the film isn’t merely a quiet meditation on a way of life.
It poses a question to the viewer, the same question the main character must grapple with.
Which is the path to happiness: what the film calls “the way of nature” or “the way of grace?” Is life just “one dang thing after another,” and each of us must grasp what goods we may? Or is it, even in the midst of suffering and sorrow, ordered, mysterious and profoundly beautiful?
I loved this film, although it took me a while to surrender to its meditative pace.
It’s been said the most effective apologetic in our culture is the argument from Beauty, and this unusual film makes a strong case for “the way of grace” without forcing the conclusion.
Have you seen it? What did you think?
Page 1 of 8 pages 1 2 3 > Last Page »
