“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.
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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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May the Fourth be with you: Star Wars Day is about love
This is the point of Star Wars Day. (And May the Fourth be with you.)
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‘This Is Not a Burial. It’s a Resurrection’: A rare and essential look at grief and resilience in rural Africa
This feature film shot in Lesotho is the small landlocked country’s first submission to the Oscars in the category of Best International Feature Film.
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Secret agents, campfires and octopi: this year’s Oscar race for Best Documentary
The 2020 nominees for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature showcase a wide array of topics, from the injustices of incarceration to the blossoming friendship between a man and an octopus.