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Irena's Vow
(2023)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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This is a beautiful, moving film about a terrible time in history.
Posted Apr 11, 2024
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Cabrini
(2024)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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Overall, “Cabrini” is a film that contributes to the telling of America’s history, a film that Catholic audiences and general audiences will appreciate.
Posted Mar 01, 2024
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The Pope's Exorcist
(2023)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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Director Julius Avery is still relatively new to his art, and his efforts here don’t add much to his resume.
Posted Apr 13, 2023
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Man of God
(2021)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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Anyone interested in church history and ecumenical dialogue will find this story rather fascinating.
Posted Mar 23, 2022
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The Lady of Heaven
(2021)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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"Lady of Heaven" is a rare film about Islamthat may be its greatest achievement.
Posted Jan 25, 2022
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Don't Look Up
(2021)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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There is actually much to unpack in this film. A social media friend called it "ridiculous." But that is the whole point, you see. We have the data.
Posted Jan 25, 2022
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King Richard
(2021)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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Will Smith is exceptional as he always is.
Posted Nov 19, 2021
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Tick, Tick... Boom!
(2021)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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The power of this semi-autobiographical story lies in Larson's struggle to create art and his suffering to bring that art to the stage.
Posted Nov 19, 2021
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3212 Un-Redacted
(2021)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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This is an excellent, riveting, and heartbreaking film that educates and affirms the necessity of truth and accountability from government so that we can trust those who act in our name.
Posted Nov 10, 2021
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Pray Away
(2020)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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As a film, I found "Pray Away" intriguing; it is like a feature article in a magazine filled with pictures and personal stories.
Posted Oct 08, 2021
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The Starling
(2021)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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It would have been better if Timothy Olyphant's role could have been more developed and a more developed story would have also upped the complexity -- but I am ok with its simplicity.
Posted Oct 08, 2021
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Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
(2020)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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"Jingle Jangle" is gorgeous to look at and with a score by John Debney and the voices of Usher and newcomer Madalen Mills are warm and beautiful. Forest Whitaker is simply one of the best.
Posted Nov 13, 2020
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Two Crowns (Dwie Korony)
(2018)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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I was very moved that the filmmakers included the dark expressionist paintings of a Holocaust survivor.
Posted Oct 26, 2020
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On the Record
(2020)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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On the Record becomes an immediate part of the canon of films about gender and racial oppression and violence in the United States today.
Posted Jun 01, 2020
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Jump Shot: The Kenny Sailors Story
(2019)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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This story, about a genuinely good man, is the perfect film for a sports-starved audiences during the quarantine.
Posted Apr 20, 2020
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Phoenix, Oregon
(2019)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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This is a very sweet film, a parable, about men who keep trying in life even when things go awry.
Posted Mar 23, 2020
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The Way Back
(2020)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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Ben Affleck... plays this role in a deeply-felt and convincing manner.
Posted Mar 16, 2020
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1917
(2019)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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As a whole, the film fails cinematically even if some scenes are effective.
Posted Feb 18, 2020
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Dark Waters
(2019)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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"Dark Waters" is moving and if you are paying attention, it will concern and infuriate you.
Posted Feb 18, 2020
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Love Actually
(2003)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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There is enough love to go around, but I am not sure this movie does a good job of spreading it.
Posted Nov 05, 2019
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Non-Fiction
(2018)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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An interesting -- and exhausting -- film. I didn't not like it.
Posted May 06, 2019
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UglyDolls
(2019)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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While this is obviously a movie directed at children, adults can appreciate the opportunity to reflect on the power of positive self-esteem and looking for the good in everyone. Clarkson is a perfect voice for Moxy.
Posted May 03, 2019
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Photograph
(2019)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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This sweet coming-of-age story is by writer-director Ritesh Batra, who made 2013's The Lunchbox. I love both of these films because they offer insights into humanity, family, culture, and the values that guide us through life.
Posted May 03, 2019
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Knock Down the House
(2019)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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AOC is the film's darling, but the three other strong women profiled are deeply inspiring and committed in their own right.
Posted May 03, 2019
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Breakthrough
(2019)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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I found this film a deeply moving and powerful story of faith. Even though I had read the book and met the real people and the cast, I wept more than once during the film.
Posted Apr 18, 2019
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Sobibor
(2018)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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The film is even more interesting coming from a Russian perspective. The violence, suffering, death and loss are heartbreaking.
Posted Apr 02, 2019
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I, Robot
(2004)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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The plot seemed forced to me, though average summer fare. What bothered me the most however, was the ending.
Posted Apr 01, 2019
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
(2003)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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The Return of the King is really the heart of this cinematic masterpiece.
Posted Feb 19, 2019
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Crash
(2004)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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Crash is difficult to watch because of the moral chaos it portrays, but it is best film I have seen in a long time.
Posted Mar 01, 2018
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Million Dollar Baby
(2004)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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It's too bad it is nihilism dressed up as compassion.
Posted Mar 01, 2018
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No Country for Old Men
(2007)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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It's a smart film and pure Coen. It has a point, though some may contest it. But it's not a must-see film for everyone so if you are a Coen fan, don't take your grandmother. She will say it sucks.
Posted Mar 01, 2018
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The Hurt Locker
(2008)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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Visceral.
Posted Mar 01, 2018
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Slumdog Millionaire
(2008)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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The actors project a special authenticity that engages the viewer.
Posted Mar 01, 2018
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Polina
(2016)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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The film is interesting enough, especially if dance is your focus.
Posted Jan 12, 2018
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In the Fade
(2017)
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Sr. Rose Pacatte
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"In the Fade" is a riveting film with a heartbreaking believable performance from [Diane] Kruger.
Posted Jan 12, 2018
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