“All That Breathes,” an Oscar nominee for Best Documentary, echo aspects of Ignatian spirituality.
Film
Posted inArts & Culture, Film
Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ is a scorching parable about American idolatry
Jordan Peele’s film “Nope” exposes a worldview that prioritizes gain above all else and that reduces human life to a desperate race to the top.
Posted inArts & Culture, Dispatches
‘The Quiet Girl’ at the Oscars shows the Irish language’s surprising resurgence
Film-making in Ireland has been in the shadow of other cultural successes in literature and music. That may all be about to change. At this year’s Academy Awards, there are three movies with strong Irish connections up for Oscar consideration.
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‘Women Talking’ is the Oscar nominee every Catholic needs to see
“Women Talking” is an exploration of the way that religion can be used to imprison people—and what’s worse, to teach them to imprison themselves.
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I wanted to enjoy the new ‘Top Gun.’ But the world has changed since 1986.
“Top Gun” was cheesy. It was shallow. But it told a story that was in touch with its time.
Posted inArts & Culture, Ideas
‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ and the question of Indigenous representation
Should James Cameron have involved more Indigenous creatives in making a movie rooted in Native American history?
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Review: Meeting Steven Spielberg, after all these years, in ‘The Fabelmans’
At this point what could Steven Spielberg possibly have to offer? The answer, it turns out, is himself.
Posted inExplainer, Politics & Society
Mel Gibson and the dangers of Catholic antisemitism
Mel Gibson’s past history of antisemitic remarks and behavior means holding him up as a leader is not only wrong, it’s dangerous.
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One honest prayer: Religion in ‘The Godfather’ and Mario Puzo’s other Mafia novels
Mario Puzo’s novels are shot through with religious themes—but almost never with genuinely religious characters.
Posted inArts & Culture, Podcasts
Podcast: The Christmas carols we love—and love to hate
On a special Christmas episode of “Jesuitical,” Zac and Ashley discuss the meaning of Christmas hymns and share their favorite (and least favorite) holiday songs and movies.