Arts & Culture

Explore Catholic arts and culture through critical reviews, interviews, and essays, on creativity, beauty, and faith.

Here Lies Love

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...

The Perfect Game

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

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

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...

Amish Grace

They called themselves the "plain people" and are characterized by their distinctive lifestyle and dress. The Amish of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania...