RaMell Ross’ film ‘Nickel Boys’ is nominated for Best picture. His 2018 documentary is an attempt to express Black life and history as dynamic and vital.
John Dougherty
John Dougherty is the director of mission and ministry at St. Joseph’s Preparatory School in Philadelphia, Pa.
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‘Pan’s Labyrinth’: Guillermo del Toro’s ‘riff on Catholic dogma’ in fascist Spain
“Pan’s Labyrinth” embodies the core tension of Catholic life: the push and pull between the eternal and the worldly.
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A sports film Wendell Berry would love
The new film ‘Green and Gold’ credits prolific Christian writer and farmer Wendell Berry as its biggest influence. It’s easy to see why.
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‘The Straight Story’ showcases David Lynch’s affection for America—and its oddballs
Is it a cop-out to honor David Lynch by reflecting on his least Lynchian film?
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Why ‘Emilia Pérez’ is the most controversial film of this awards season
‘Emilia Pérez’ is wildly divisive, facing criticism for its portrayal of Mexico and its handling of transgender issues. Our critic enjoyed it.
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‘Juror #2’: a parable on the cost of following your conscience from Clint Eastwood
“Juror #2” confronts us with an uncomfortable reality: following your conscience often comes at great personal cost.
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When Catholics controlled Hollywood
In 1930, Hollywood teamed up with the Catholic Church. The result was the Production Code, a document that dictated what movies could and could not depict.
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Review: New ‘Nosferatu’ examines how women’s sexuality is dominated and demonized
Robert Eggers’s ‘Nosferatu’ walks the line between desire and dread, the thrill and terror of surrender.
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‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ and the importance of keeping Christmas throughout the year
That idea of “keeping Christmas” is an invitation and a challenge to consider what Christmas really means to us.
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Faith on film: ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ is about believing without proof
We have all heard that “blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.” “Miracle on 34th Street” suggests that we must believe in order to see.