Children learn lessons from books and movies they watch. Besides reading and watching religious things, sometimes secular books and movies can also convey moral lessons. Aaron Blabey authored the New York Times best-selling graphic novel series The Bad Guys for his...
The present situation in the world between Russia and Ukraine has brought to our attention many different saints that the western Church, that is, Roman Catholics, would have little familiarity. They could be saints associated with the Eastern Churches in communion...
Whenever I hear about teen suicide, my heart breaks for the family and community. I remember when I was in college seminary, there was a string of teenage suicides in Northeast Wisconsin, including in my own hometown. I didn’t know any of the families involved and...
The visually-stunning Letters to Father Jacob follows the lives of two very different people, whose paths cross for unknown reasons. Inspired by Klaus Härö's Letters to Father Jacob, the movie with a contemplative rhythm – one to which, thanks to Hollywood, we are...
There is a serious crisis of culture in our country’s media. And it’s not just R-rated films. Even shows that may not be considered graphically offensive don’t always express an uplifting view of the goodness and dignity of humanity. Consider the...
Captain America: The First Avenger - Almost a decade has past since we first saw this origin story, and I still find myself getting inspired. This movie not only gives us hope that there is a hero we can count on, but it also calls us on to be that hero people can...
Venom is the latest installment in the superhero film genre. This film is a production of Columbia Pictures, in association with Marvel Studios. It doesn't have the same characteristics and pace of previous Marvel films like Iron Man, Thor, or Captain America. ...
“A Quiet Place” is one of the best movies I have ever seen. I am a big fan of the horror genre, for the most part (the good ones). And A Quiet Place is certainly classified as a horror movie, officially. But it is more genre-bending than most horror movies. In...
When Mercy Me released “I Can Only Imagine" in 2001 it was one of the first Christian songs that I had ever heard on the radio. I remember thinking about the lyrics and truly imagining how my heart might feel when the time would come for me to meet Jesus. At that...
I am actually trembling and tears are welling up in my eyes as I sit here writing a review for this movie. The Innocents is truly a harrowing, yet at the same time inspirational film. It is one of those rare films that has the ability to change you as you watch the...
Watching movies can be a great way to identify themes that relate to our faith. Below I have compiled a list of films that relate to the theme of mercy. I encourage you (even if you have seen them) to watch them as they may offer you guidance or suggestions on how...
When people ask me, “Why do you love movies so much?”, I answer the same way every time. A film is created through the eyes of people. Meaning all the emotions in life, with their many trials and misfortunes, are portrayed by artists who have felt much of what we have...
Whiplash is an excellent production with a thematic background that, if it is watched with a critical eye, can lead to an interesting debate and reflection, and probably some controversy. The story revolves around a young musician, Andrew, who studies at a prestigious...
After selling more than 100 million copies in over 52 languages, the author of 50 Shades of Grey, E. L. James, is now considered one of the 100 most influential people in the world. The anticipated sequel to the motion picture was released last week, and we cannot...