Francesco - human dignity above all else Sr. Hosea Rupprecht Based on a True Story, Christian, Film Review 4/8/2021 9:40:00 AM View Count 1648 A new documentary now on Discovery + shows just what can happen in the world when one man calls us all by example to treat every single person, loved by God, with the dignity they deserve as human beings. Read More
A Week Away—"High School Musical" meets Christianity Sr. Nancy Usselmann Christian, Coming of Age, Young Adult, Film Review 3/25/2021 5:37:00 PM View Count 2424 When Will has a choice between juvy and summer camp, he takes the camp, unsuspecting what he will truly discover about himself and others in this upbeat musical with Christian virtues and lasting values. Read More
Resurrection—Reflecting on the drama of our redemption Sr. Nancy Usselmann Based on a True Story, Christian, Family, Action/Adventure, Film Review 3/22/2021 7:58:00 AM View Count 2773 While the fearful apostles tremble for their lives, Jesus' Resurrection brings light, hope and redemption in a new Easter movie presented by "The Bible" series producers Mark Burnett and Roma Downey. Read More
Yes Day - Family Life Needs Fun to Grow Sr. Hosea Rupprecht Family, Film Review 3/11/2021 2:20:00 PM View Count 2055 This family comedy has Allison, mom of three, discovering that her kids compare her to historical dictators. So she and her husband institute a Yes Day when the kids make the rules and the parents have to say yes to every request. Sound like a disaster waiting to happen? Perhaps but it sure is fun! Read More
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 2050 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 2174 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 2210 "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
Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman make 'Ma Rainey's' one of 2020's best films Sr. Rose Pacatte Based on a True Story, Character-driven, Film Review 1/12/2021 4:39:00 PM View Count 1412 Based on a play by August Wilson, this film gives a bit of history of black music in the early 20th century, when Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, known as "Mother of the Blues" records her music for the world to enjoy. 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 3788 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 2768 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