The House that Rob Built — One man’s belief in the power of sports to transform community Sr. Nancy Usselmann Based on a True Story, Character-driven, Family, Young Adult, Film Review 2/15/2021 10:10:00 PM View Count 2051 An inspiring documentary film about one man who transformed women's basketball into a crowd-pleasing and highly competitive game at the University of Montana. Read More
Minari — One Family’s Perseverance of an American Dream Sr. Nancy Usselmann Based on a True Story, Christian, Character-driven, Coming of Age, Family, Film Review 2/15/2021 2:20:00 PM View Count 2175 With lushness and simplicity this beautifully pastoral story by Lee Isaac Chung touches on the heart of familial relationships while struggling to live the American dream Read More
Minari - Foundational Importance of Family Sr. Hosea Rupprecht Based on a True Story, Character-driven, Family, Film Review 2/11/2021 9:11:00 AM View Count 2211 "Minari" celebrates marriage, parenting, and family life in this tender, gentle film by writer-director, Lee Isaac Chung, based on memories of his own childhood growing up in rural Arkansas. Read More
The Social Dilemma—Media Mindfulness now more than ever Sr. Nancy Usselmann Based on a True Story, Character-driven, Coming of Age, Family, Young Adult, Film Review 12/17/2020 8:07:00 PM View Count 3796 With all the buzz of Netflix's "The Social Dilemma," Sr Nancy delves into the message of the film and applies media mindfulness principles to this documentary that of itself critiques social media. Read More
Voices of Fire—Music that transforms the soul Sr. Nancy Usselmann Based on a True Story, Christian, Character-driven, Family, Film Review 11/18/2020 5:07:00 PM View Count 2769 In this Netflix series, Pharrell Williams along with his uncle Bishop Ezekiel Williams seek to build the world's most diverse and integrated Gospel choir. When auditions begin, no one knew the stories and testimonies that would follow showing God working in the soul through music. Read More
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey Sr. Nancy Usselmann Character-driven, Coming of Age, Family, Film Review 11/11/2020 5:40:00 PM View Count 2036 Netflix's newest children's Christmas story is one that will surely delight with it's creative and colorful sets and theme of seeking one's dreams that come through the love of family. Read More
Fatima—A Movie with a Message Sr. Nancy Usselmann Based on a True Story, Christian, Character-driven, Family, Film Review 8/24/2020 2:38:00 PM View Count 4158 A contemporary retelling of the greatest miracle of modern times comes to us from Picturehouse Studios and Origin Entertainment. It is the apparition of Mary, the Mother of God to three peasant children of Fatima, Portugal. Read More
'Dads' is a celebration of fatherhood Sr. Rose Pacatte Based on a True Story, Family, Film Review 6/25/2020 10:00:00 AM View Count 2214 Bryce Howard's documentary brings to light the joys, struggles, fun times and sometimes cluelessness of famous and non-celebrity dads as they maneuver within the chaotic joy of fatherhood. Read More
Screened Out—What digital devices are doing to our lives Sr. Nancy Usselmann Family, Young Adult, Film Review 5/26/2020 10:47:00 AM View Count 1813 The constant validation of social media may be what keeps us wanting more, and thereby addicted to our smartphones. One Canadian filmmaker wanted to find out why and how we can reclaim our lives outside of our tech experience. Read More
The Call of the Wild—Finding Our True Home Sr. Nancy Usselmann Character-driven, Coming of Age, Family, Action/Adventure, Film Review 2/17/2020 2:41:00 PM View Count 2057 This family film adaptation of the classic Jack London story, director Chris Sanders brings the awkward but lovable dog, Buck, to life as he finds his place in the world and ultimately his true purpose and home. Read More