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Pauline Media Studies is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Hosea Rupprecht.

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Hazel's Heart (2025) Hosea Rupprecht Love truly is the center of this film. The love Hazel had for her brother and sister led her to do everything she could to keep them warm and awake during the storm.
Posted Jan 08, 2026  Edit critic review
Song Sung Blue (2025) Hosea Rupprecht Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson sound amazing together and the energy the songs themselves create translates into their performances.
Posted Dec 24, 2025  Edit critic review
David (2025) Hosea Rupprecht David would make a great family outing for Christmas. It’s kid-friendly, even the parts where David and Saul are fighting, and the overarching theme of trust in God, no matter how bad things get, is a reminder we all need.
Posted Dec 12, 2025  Edit critic review
The Wilderness (2025) Hosea Rupprecht The path to healing after a harrowing teen experience came through art in the form of film for writer and director, Spencer King in his film, "The Wilderness."
Posted Dec 12, 2025  Edit critic review
The Summer Book (2024) Hosea Rupprecht The Summer Book celebrates an appreciation of nature and a back-to-basics way of living that is much needed in a world that often seems overrun with technology, noise, and consumerism.
Posted Oct 15, 2025  Edit critic review
Vindication Swim (2024) Hosea Rupprecht Despite the authenticity of the filmmaking (all the swim footage was shot in the Channel itself without green screens or body doubles), the film falls short of the worthiness of its story.
Posted Oct 14, 2025  Edit critic review
Soul on Fire (2025) Hosea Rupprecht With "Soul on Fire," McNamara has given audiences a story of authenticity in a time when it is sorely needed. It takes courage and vulnerability to tell a story of mistakes made, running away from reality, and eventual healing.
Posted Oct 08, 2025  Edit critic review
Grow (2025) Hosea Rupprecht The heart of Grow is in the budding relationship between Dinah and Charlie, two lonely souls who find that their new life together is not without its challenges, whether that be from within the family or from the pumpkin-crazed people around them.
Posted Oct 06, 2025  Edit critic review
Stolen Girl (2025) Hosea Rupprecht In the end, the film’s redemption comes in its portrayal of the cost of sacrificial love.
Posted Sep 25, 2025  Edit critic review
Broken Mary: The Kevin Matthews Story (2025) Hosea Rupprecht The man who was once famous for his radio shows, now becomes “Mary’s Roadie,” famous for his testimony to the hope that can be found when we acknowledge our brokenness and call upon Jesus, through the intercession of Mary, for healing and forgiveness.
Posted Sep 24, 2025  Edit critic review
Looking Through Water (2025) Hosea Rupprecht Looking Through Water speaks to the destructive power of holding on to old grudges and resentments as well as the need for open and honest communication in families. It also witnesses to the hope possible when healing is embraced.
Posted Sep 08, 2025  Edit critic review
Triumph of the Heart (2025) Hosea Rupprecht In a world where redemptive suffering is looked upon as weakness, Triumph of the Heart shows beautifully that the cost of love is worth paying.
Posted Sep 08, 2025  Edit critic review
Light of the World (2025) Hosea Rupprecht Jesus is the antidote to the darkness, and "Light of the World" presents a Jesus who is kid-friendly without sugar-coating his death. The film can help children (and grown-ups) understand what the Lord did to bring light into our darkness.
Posted Aug 29, 2025  Edit critic review
Sketch (2024) Hosea Rupprecht "Sketch" makes for fun family fare and just might be an opportunity to talk with kids about not being afraid to express their feelings, especially in constructive, creative ways, like Amber did.
Posted Aug 08, 2025  Edit critic review
How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Hosea Rupprecht "How to Train Your Dragon" is a father-son, coming-of-age story that is as timely now as it was in 2010. That Hiccup had the courage to stand up for himself and Stoick had the humility to own up to his mistakes makes this movie and its story timeless.
Posted Jun 19, 2025  Edit critic review
The Ritual (2025) Hosea Rupprecht The most edifying thing about The Ritual for me was the willingness of those conducting the ritual to suffer themselves in order to ease the suffering of another.
Posted Jun 06, 2025  Edit critic review
Rule Breakers (2025) Hosea Rupprecht Rule Breakers is not just an underdog story, it’s about the human need to triumph over oppression, to be courageous in the face of discrimination, and to stand up for the truth that knowledge can give power to the powerless.
Posted Feb 25, 2025  Edit critic review
From Ground Zero (2024) Hosea Rupprecht The thread that ties these short films together is their snapshots of humanity. The people in these films are just like us, trying to make sense out of what their lives have become. The film gives us the opportunity to listen to these human stories.
Posted Jan 09, 2025  Edit critic review
Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain's Journey (2024) Hosea Rupprecht Going through such an experience helped Struecker remember this faith. He says, “I remember what my faith really means. I can go home to my family in Georgia, or I can go home to my father in heaven. I have nothing to fear.”
Posted Nov 09, 2024  Edit critic review
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024) Hosea Rupprecht When Beth gets frustrated with Imogene, she complains to her mom. Grace’s answer to Beth is a good reminder for all of us to practice the admonition of Jesus to love our enemies: “Jesus was born for the Herdmans as much as he was for us.”
Posted Nov 07, 2024  Edit critic review
Conclave (2024) Hosea Rupprecht From the perspective of the Catholic Church, Conclave offends by taking this sacred ritual which is supposed to inspire faith, humility, and trust in the providence of God, and turns it into a disturbing commentary on human weakness and ambition.
Posted Nov 07, 2024  Edit critic review
Average Joe (2024) Hosea Rupprecht Joe wonders why God chose him to be the face of the fight for religious freedom and the upholding of First Amendment rights. He’s just an average guy. That goes to show us that, average though we may be, God has a mission, a plan, for each of us.
Posted Nov 07, 2024  Edit critic review
Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story (2024) Hosea Rupprecht Father Flanagan’s vision was that of the Gospel. His philosophy was that there was no such thing as a bad boy. They just need love and guidance and that is just what he gave them, along with family, education, and civic responsibility.
Posted Nov 07, 2024  Edit critic review
The Forge (2024) Hosea Rupprecht one cannot deny that the kind of mentoring showcased in the film could be of spiritual benefit to teens and young adults, especially those looking for direction in their lives.
Posted Nov 07, 2024  Edit critic review
Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot (2024) Hosea Rupprecht Sound of Hope is more than just a movie. It's a call to action.
Posted Jun 21, 2024  Edit critic review
Sight (2023) Hosea Rupprecht Sight is more than just a movie about Dr. Ming Wang and his amazing achievements in sight restoration. It’s an exploration of darkness and light.
Posted Jun 07, 2024  Edit critic review
The Blue Angels (2024) Hosea Rupprecht The Blue Angels is something we can all rally around and feel good about our patriotism, no matter where we fall politically.
Posted May 15, 2024  Edit critic review
Wildcat (2023) Hosea Rupprecht A hope is that people unfamiliar with O’Connor’s writings may be inspired to pick them up after understanding a little bit more of the background behind them.
Posted May 09, 2024  Edit critic review
Irena's Vow (2023) Hosea Rupprecht In a time when our society is experiencing serious polarization, Irena's Vow is a stark reminder that, despite our differences, sacrificing for the sake of others is a noble action that even the humblest of us can do.
Posted Apr 18, 2024  Edit critic review
Someone Like You (2024) Hosea Rupprecht Someone Like You puts the audience right alongside Dawson as he grapples with the conflicting feelings he's having.
Posted Mar 28, 2024  Edit critic review
Arthur the King (2024) Hosea Rupprecht One of the wonderful things about this film is watching the transformation of Wahlberg's Michael from a self-absorbed, disgraced athlete to a real team player, who's more interested in the welfare of his teammates and their surprise mascot, than winning.
Posted Mar 22, 2024  Edit critic review
One Life (2023) Hosea Rupprecht One Life is a lovely reminder that there are good people in the world, who are willing to do what is right, regardless of the cost, in generosity and humility.
Posted Mar 14, 2024  Edit critic review
Under the Influencer (2023) Hosea Rupprecht A fascinating character study.
Posted Jan 03, 2024  Edit critic review
Freud's Last Session (2023) Hosea Rupprecht Freud's Last Session is thought-provoking and imaginative but misses the opportunity to go deeply into any of the arguments that are bandied about during the film.
Posted Dec 21, 2023  Edit critic review
The Shift (2023) Hosea Rupprecht As a fan of the science fiction genre, I think the idea of a faithful man stuck in a faithless universe could have been a fascinating one. It is unfortunate that The Shift fails to give the audience enough reason to care about what happens.
Posted Dec 21, 2023  Edit critic review
The Boys in the Boat (2023) Hosea Rupprecht If you're searching for a movie to see over the Christmas holidays that's good for the whole family, look no further than The Boys in the Boat.
Posted Dec 19, 2023  Edit critic review
How I Learned to Fly (2023) Hosea Rupprecht How I Learned to Fly gives the audience a fly-on-the-wall look into a situation that should bring us to righteous anger at the plight of these boys and so many like them.
Posted Nov 29, 2023  Edit critic review
Trolls Band Together (2023) Hosea Rupprecht Trolls Band Together, the third outing, is as colorful and glittery as the last ones, but the characters seem to have nowhere to go.
Posted Nov 16, 2023  Edit critic review
The Burial (2023) Hosea Rupprecht This crowd-pleaser is a true David and Goliath story that's sure to have you cheering in your seat.
Posted Oct 12, 2023  Edit critic review
Mother Teresa & Me (2022) Hosea Rupprecht Mother Teresa & Me should be able to hold its own alongside other films about this great saint but the inclusion of Kavita's story means that neither plot line gets the full attention it deserves.
Posted Oct 05, 2023  Edit critic review
My Sailor, My Love (2022) Hosea Rupprecht A gentle story of love late in life and the complex family dynamics that can come with it.
Posted Sep 28, 2023  Edit critic review
Route 60: Biblical Highway (2023) Hosea Rupprecht Besides the various stops along Route 60, the film is interwoven with some dramatic elements, beautiful artwork, and wonderfully chosen passages of Scripture to deepen the reflections offered by the hosts.
Posted Sep 21, 2023  Edit critic review
The Hill (2023) Hosea Rupprecht Starring Dennis Quaid as Rickey's preacher Dad, James, and directed by Jeff Celentano, this faith-based sports film uses the titular metaphor to express what Rickey had to overcome to pursue his heart's desire.
Posted Aug 25, 2023  Edit critic review
With This Light (2023) Hosea Rupprecht May we all be inspired by this example of tenacious caring.
Posted Aug 10, 2023  Edit critic review
The Miracle Club (2023) Hosea Rupprecht For the most part, The Miracle Club is light fare with the antics of the ladies providing a good dose of humor. It's too bad that these amazing actors didn't have a more substantial script to work with.
Posted Jul 14, 2023  Edit critic review
Sound of Freedom (2023) Hosea Rupprecht Sound of Freedom plays like an action thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat at the same time as being a drama about Tim's first foray into rescuing trafficked kids. Caviezel's acting is spot on.
Posted Jun 30, 2023  Edit critic review
Padre Pio (2022) Hosea Rupprecht If you go into this film thinking you're going to see a movie about the life of Saint Padre Pio, you will be roundly disappointed. Why director Abel Ferrara used the saint's name as the title of the film is just as confusing as the film itself.
Posted Jun 02, 2023  Edit critic review
Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World (2023) Hosea Rupprecht The films presents a sweeping view of the of life of the oldest boxer to win a heavyweight title. Unfortunately, it tries to do too much and ends up bouncing through Foreman's life with too little depth.
Posted May 12, 2023  Edit critic review
A Father's Heart (2022) Hosea Rupprecht A Father's Heart takes audiences all over the globe to document Catholicism's devotion to St. Joseph and hear the stories of those who have experienced miracles and life-changing moments through his intercession.
Posted May 05, 2023  Edit critic review
On a Wing and a Prayer (2023) Hosea Rupprecht I hope your family gets to experience this prayerful, moving film together and come out with a smile on your face and a little more faith in your heart.
Posted Apr 13, 2023  Edit critic review
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