Since today is May 4, Star Wars day, I thought I’d share something I wrote after seeing episode 3 after it came out: I saw Star Wars Ep. III last Saturday… After watching Revenge of the Sith you’re really feeling the sense of what is meant by “A New Hope” The movie was really intense …
Category: Movies
Groundhog Day and the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
This past February 2nd was Groundhog Day here in the United States. Every winter, people look to a subterranean tunnel dweller to tell them what they hope to hear— that the warmth of spring will soon be upon them. Unfortunately for them, the groundhog, I believe his name is Phil, saw his shadow on Monday, indicating that …
“Get Low”
With a tagline about a man who wanted a funeral before he died, the movie “Get Low” sounded like a good movie for Lent. I watched it yesterday. I was struck by several things that I want to share… What’s the deal with that ornery old man who lives in the woods? He has a …
AD
Watched the movie AD (miniseries from 1985 on DVD) yet again, this time w/ my nurse. It never ceases to move me, reminding me of the victory of the Father’s Love Incarnate through the spread of the Gospel. I try to watch the movie during the Easter Season right before Pentecost. Every time, I am …
Divine Mercy, Susan Conroy and Irena Sendler
Happy Divine Mercy Sunday! It’s a wonderful privilege–mercy of God–to be so near to the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception where a special Divine Mercy celebration takes place every year. Recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at followed by Holy Mass in the 3 o’clock hour–the Hour of Mercy. We got back from …
United 36
Last 9/11 I watched the movie United 36 to aid my remembrance of the tragedy. It’s very well made and does not trivialize anything. It begins by showing the terrorists preparing to board the plane, praying, reading from the Quran. There is trepidation about them. How could they think that they were pleasing GOD? The …
St. Rita Movie on EWTN (5/22-23)
Just a quick heads up — last minute I know — an Italian film (2004) on St. Rita will be on EWTN tonight, her feast day ( Thursday, 5/22) and tomorrow night ( Friday, 5/23) at 10 PM Eastern. The actress who plays Rita is quite lovely and looks kind of like Michelle Pfeiffer. Perhaps …
Bella is beautiful!
The movie Bella is what the name means—beautiful. Metanoia Films’ first production, Bella, is a simple yet powerful movie about self-sacrificial love. When NYC waitress Nina is fired for being late again, the restaurant’s chef Jose befriends her, learning the reason for her tardiness: she is pregnant. “This is the most important film that every …
Bella
I’m really looking forward to see this new movie Bella. It’s got a powerful message about life, love and hope. I believe Bella can change lives and our society at large. Bella was filmed in 23 days and won the Toronto Film Festival! Everybody go and see this movie! Oct. 26…