Roland Joffé presents a prehistory of St. Josemaria Escriva
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Divided We Fall: Robert Redford examines big ideas in ‘The Conspirator’
Robert Redford’s “The Conspirator” presents a hinge moment in the history of American democracy.
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Attention Must Be Paid: The observational power of ‘Poetry
In the Korean film ‘Poetry,’ empathy and gratitude follow from attentiveness and reflection.
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Searchers: James Franco, Hart Crane and me
Together with director James Franco, Paul Mariani set out to find the poet, Hart Crane.
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Hanging Ten, Steadied from Above: Faith takes action in ‘Soul Surfer’
Only the prickliest atheist could take offense at the Christian message of ‘Soul Surfer.’
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Master Plan: The flawed theology of ‘The Adjustment Bureau’
‘The Adjustment Bureau’ is one of the most explicitly theological films of the last 25 years.
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The Monks of Tibhirine: Xavier Beauvois’ ‘Of Gods and Men’
“Of Gods and Men’ is a Passion play of a very modern sort.
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The Exorcist’s Apprentice: What do horror films say about God?
What do horror films like “The Rite” say about God?
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Human Resources: The surprising moral probity of ‘The Company Men’
For anyone who’s ever endured the indignity of job loss, “The Company Men” strikes a queasily familiar chord.
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Visible Hands: Charles Fergusons ‘Inside Job’
Charles Ferguson’s “Inside Job” deserves to be seen by the widest possible audience.