The Green Zone Directed by Paul Greengrass (Universal Pictures, 2010) The Greek dramatist Aeschylus wrote, "In war, truth is the first casualty." But...
TV and film
Browse through a collection of commentaries and reflections that look at modern television and film—from The Chosen to Star Wars—through a Catholic lens.
David Byrne and Fatboy Slim (Nonesuch Records, 2010) I lost interest in David Byrne about 20 years ago. After the Talking Heads, he became a hipster...
Looking to apply your faith to care for creation? Here are some resources for doing so: From the church: Renewing the Earth: An Invitation to Reflection and...
"You can't put a mountain back. Do you think you can do a better job than God?" — from Leveling Appalachia, a video from Yale's...
The Perfect Game directed by William Dear (HighRoad Entertainment, 2009) When is the last time you saw a great baseball movie–the kind that...
Letters to God (Mercy Creek Entertainment, 2010) Ever wonder what happens to the letters children mail to Santa? Imagine the dilemma the mailman faces...
The Blind Side Directed by John Lee Hancock (Alcon Entertainment, 2009) When the subject of homelessness is brought up, as it rarely is in polite conversation...
They called themselves the "plain people" and are characterized by their distinctive lifestyle and dress. The Amish of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania...
Precious: Based on the novel Push by Sapphire Directed by Lee Daniels (Lionsgate, 2009) Black is beautiful. Black, obese, poor, functionally illiterate...
Stories about Queen Elizabeth I make extraordinary drama because her reign shattered the patriarchal myth that ruling a kingdom was a man's job. But...
