The ‘Bond’ franchise has finally rid itself of a decades-long pattern of misogyny and sexism. Unfortunately, the movies are also showing signs of losing relevance.
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‘Mass’ captures grief in the wake of a school shooting. That unfiltered pain is a liturgical experience.
“Mass” captures perfectly this experience of tragic loss, from two radically different perspectives.
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‘The Many Saints of Newark’ is set in a Catholic world. That doesn’t make it a Catholic movie.
When it comes to their religion, the criminals embrace the rituals and ignore the meaning.
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Andrew Garfield and Jessica Chastain are ‘the Ken and Barbie of televangelism’ in ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’
America spoke with Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield about the nature of faith and the singular courage of Tammy Faye.
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Shia LaBeouf met ‘nothing but grace’ while prepping for Padre Pio biopic at a Capuchin monastery
“I’m completely immersed in something way bigger than myself,” actor Shia LaBeouf said in an Instagram post published by Capuchin Friar Hai Ho last week.
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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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18 ‘kids’ movies that have life lessons for adults
A simple, well-told story can bear some of the most profound truths.
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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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Review: ‘Rebel Hearts’ shines a light on nuns’ struggle for justice and freedom
“Rebel Hearts” is an immensely satisfying experience for the viewer, especially for anyone who has chafed against the church’s powerful male hierarchy, but still yearned for belonging in its fold.
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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.