In a somewhat predictable race, “Oppenheimer” took home seven Oscars, including “Best Picture.” Despite its dominance, however, it was not the only film to gain attention during this competitive awards season.
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I was worried ‘Cabrini’ would be another sappy religious movie. I was wrong.
My sense of dread over the film “Cabrini”? It was replaced by respect, even joy.
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‘Anatomy of a Fall’ is a whodunit film that is actually not that interested in who did it
“Anatomy of a Fall” suggests that a criminal trial is a game that rewards whoever can tell the best story most convincingly.
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A Catholic defense of ‘Barbie’ and Greta Gerwig’s feminism
Greta Gerwig’s art reveals the truth that there is dignity in simply being a woman—an embodied, relational, imperfect woman.
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New Jersey priest tackles celibacy and sex abuse in new film meant to humanize Catholic clergy
While reductive narratives depict priests as perfect heroes or evil villains, said writer and producer Father Stephen Fichter, the truth is more complicated.
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‘Deliver Us‘: A Catholic horror movie explores the apocalypse through the climate crisis
“Deliver Us” uses the Christian theme of apocalypse to explore the painfully timely issue of climate crisis.
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An unexpected Lenten movie night watchlist
It’s the first Friday in Lent, and you know what that means: Mandatory Lent Film Party! At least, that’s what it means at our house.
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Hayao Miyazaki’s films teach an essential lesson: Give the world something beautiful
Hayao Miyazaki’s influence is so massive that it’s hard not to understate it.
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Timothée Chalamet is a milquetoast Christ in ‘Wonka’
How did this Wonka, unfazed and insisting that salvation is at hand, become the jaded, suspicious entity we know he will become?
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‘A Still Small Voice’: New documentary explores the intimate, messy work of hospital chaplains
“A Still Small Voice” provides clear-eyed glimpses into the thorny work and religious versatility required of chaplaincy.