‘Inside Out 2’ and the Journey of Self-Acceptance and Reconciliation
As a rising kindergartener, my 5-year-old feels our summer schedule should encompass all things big-kid-related. One of her ideas for a rite of passage: movie…
Movies
More Than a Story: How ‘Star Wars’ Gives Voice to My Spiritual Journey
People like to tell me that they haven’t seen “Star Wars.” It started out as a joke with friends: “Eric loves ‘Star Wars!’ This will…
How the ‘Hollywood Priest’ Impacted People On and Off the Camera
When Fr. Ellwood “Bud” Kieser arrived in Los Angeles for his first assignment after ordination, he had no plans for the future beyond serving as…
Curate Your Own Lenten Movie Marathon
In recent years, the phenomenon of binge-watching cheesy, cliché Christmas movies during the Advent season has really taken off, with Hallmark and Lifetime leading the…
The Netflix Children’s Movie That Draws Us in to Christ’s Nativity
“Angela’s Christmas,” a 2017 children’s film on Netflix, is unassuming to say the least. It’s become a favorite of my 5-year-old, who calls it simply,…
‘Dune’ Helped Me See the Strength of Prayer in the Face of Fear
Frank Herbert’s epic novel “Dune” is often considered science fiction’s answer to J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings.” While die-hard Tolkienians such as myself…
How ‘The Lion King’ Can Remind Us of Our Baptism
Growing up, “The Lion King” was definitely one of my favorite Disney movies. As a kid, and as an adult, something about the animal kingdom,…
Streaming With A Purpose: How the Pandemic Taught Me What I Watch Matters
As an author, I believe in the power of stories. Stories are powerful narratives that we use to reflect and share the values of our…
Spiritual Streaming: 5 Catholic-Themed Films for Your Next Movie Night
I don’t know about you, but I sure do miss being able to go to the movies. The dimmed lights, the booming volume, even the…
5 Oscar Picks You Don’t Want to Miss
It’s that time again — with the new year off to a great start, we can finally take a look back on 2015 as a…
