When it comes to their religion, the criminals embrace the rituals and ignore the meaning.
John Anderson
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Review: ‘Mass of the Ages’ uses classic propaganda tactics to make the case for the Latin Mass
If only the priest would turn his back on members of the congregation, the movie’s logic goes, and recite the liturgy in a language they don’t understand, the pews would be full and the seminaries overflowing.
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Review: ‘Lourdes’ (the documentary) is much more than miraculous
‘Lourdes’ is a film of dignity, charity and profundity—one in which hope is made palpable.
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In ‘Building A Bridge,’ Father James Martin extends a welcoming hand to L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics
A new documentary on the L.G.B.T.Q. ministry of James Martin, S.J., provides an engaging look at his work—and an eye-opening perspective on his opponents.
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On Broadway ‘In the Heights’ broke barriers and took chances. Can the film do the same?
The new movie version of “In the Heights,” directed by John M. Chu (“Crazy Rich Asians”), will be a must-see for fans of “Hamilton.”
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Our Lady of Guadalupe is the subject of a new film. It’s…predictable.
“Lady of Guadalupe” is not an episode of “Law & Order: Sacred Visions Unit,” or anything close, though it might inspire devotion to Our Lady.
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‘Francesco’ review: New Pope Francis documentary is an intimate look at a globetrotting papacy
“Francesco” dissolves much of the distance between the pope and the people of all faiths who embrace him.
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HBO’s ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ is a Christ-like tale of betrayal — minus the redemption
The “messiah” of the title is Fred Hampton, a Black Panther leader, orator, organizer and, in 1969, a 21-year-old murder victim at the hands of Chicago police.
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Golden Globe winner ‘Nomadland’ is a portrait of late-stage capitalism in America
“Nomadland” is the kind of movie that wins awards and no one ever watches it again. It’s cruel but true.
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Review: ‘Saint Maud’ delivers intelligent and unsettling Catholic horror
“Saint Maud” is the latest entrant in the religious-obsessives-are-the-craziest-people movie catalogue.