Catholic in Film School

As I was speaking to a fellow Catholic film student a few weeks ago, it occurred to both he and I that there are a number of movies about the Blessed Mother that will be hitting theaters over the next few years:
I’ve talked extensively about Mary Mother of Christ, but Origin is also producing a [...]

Originally published at Modestia:
I was at the Thread Show when it happened and was so busy with being unconscious and all I haven’t had the time to mention it…but there’s a couple of things I’d like to say publicly.
I absolutely condemn the murder of George Tiller and I hope the guilty party will be prosecuted [...]

I feel like I’ve seen a zillion movies the past few weeks, which means instead of doing full reviews, I’m doing little ones!
He’s Just Not That Into You
One of my Family Theater girlfriends saw this film at a pre-screening and said that while it was funny, the message was a little off. I think I [...]

You’ve probably seen it, but if not, head over to Barb’s and say congrats:
Aloe Entertainment has put together its New Testament ensemble for “Mary, Mother of Christ.”
Camilla Belle (”10,000 BC”) will star as the titular character and will be joined by Jonathan Rhys Meyers in the dual roles of Gabriel and Lucifer and Peter O’Toole as Symeon. [...]

Update: NCR has posted a retraction.

Soooooo….I was a little taken aback yesterday to find that the “trailer” for the upcoming “Mary, Mother of Christ” movie had been posted on the National Catholic Register’s website as well as some of the Catholic media blogs.
Given that I am interning at one of the partnering companies …and [...]

Another powerful and poignant piece from the boys at Grassroots Films….kinda wish something like it had come out before the election though.

Pax Christi, Rebecca.

“Rosary Stars” is exactly what it sounds like—a bunch of celebrities praying and reflecting on the mysteries of the rosary.
Justin Fatica, Immaculee Ilibagiza, Chris Kramer, Ali Landry, and a host of other actors and Catholic public figures pray the entire rosary, and then share some of their experiences with the power of this devotion. I [...]

If you haven’t friend requested “The Genesis Initiative” on Facebook, please do, especially if you want updates on the films!
We’re in the process of cutting a promo trailer for the organization so that people can understand a bit more about us.
Our mov-ehs:
Fatima the Movie

A Severe Mercy The Movie

To Quell the Terror, which is an adaptation [...]

After that previously depressing post, I need a pick-me-up.
Check out the trailer for Into the Light, a film made by a bunch of alums I will be viewing on the 19th. Hopefully, we’ll be able to get them to screen at Catholic UndergroundLA.

Check out the official trailer for Doubt, a film set in the 60s about a nun who suspects her parish priest of abusing a black student.

It looks…interesting…however I’m always wary of secular production companies taking on this topic. On the other hand, it looks like the traditionalists vs. progressive Catholics theme is going to [...]

Really.
I was cruising NCR’s website and came across a blurb from Tom Hoopes about a Fireproof review written for Inside Catholic:
Matthew Likona shares his ambivalent take on the movie Fireproof …he decides “it’s hard to kick a puppy.” 
…But what are you going to do? There’s something sweet and innocent about the project, and something endearing about [...]

You know, I’d think it’d be quite hard to take a saint like St. Francis of Assisi with all of his spiritual intellect and charismatic gifts and turn him into a flower field-skipping hippie. But that’s exactly what the makers of the film Brother Sun Sister Moon did to poor, poor St. Francis.
I watched the [...]

And I know for a fact I have readers in both states…there will be screenings of “The Human Experience” in the next few days.
Showcase Cinemas Worcester North
135 Brooks St
Worcester, MA 01606
Time & Details:
Oct. 7, 7pm
For More Information:
Tom Hardy
508-476-7007 Ext. 228 – Day
508-363-3498 – Evening
508-667-4597 – Cell
tghardy@yahoo.com
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Huron High School
801 18th St SW
Huron, SD 57350
Time & Details:
Nov. [...]

I’ve decided to start a new thread where I highlight two or three movies I have recently seen that I think you should. Some movies will be old favorites, others will be more recent releases.
1. Henry Poole Was Here
Henry Poole abandons his fiancée and family business to spend what he believes are his remaining days [...]

Because it’s about that time again–time for the Us vs. Them movie battle.
Movies coming out from them:
Johnny Depp is said to be producing and starring in a big-screen adaption of the graphic novel Rex Mundi, which tells the story of “descendants of Jesus” searching for the Holy Grail. Like Dan Brown’s best-selling novel and the [...]

Events I will be attending in the next few weeks:
Angelus Student Film Festival, Sat. Sept 13
I did the right thing this time and got my tickets really early…like months ago early, LOL. The festival is this weekend and I’m really excited to see the films and have a mini-reunion with some people I met over the [...]

In case you hadn’t figured it out, Pilgrims is postponed. My aim is to have the first episode up by next Friday.  Eventually, I will tell you why it was postponed, but for now just say a prayer and smile…because it’s a darned good reason.
Pax Christi, Rebecca.

It looks really good. I’m going to try to get in contact with the filmmakers.
Big thanks to Saint School for the tip.
Pax Christi, Rebecca.

The comment fest on the post “This is the franchise that doesn’t end…” has prompted me to write another post on some of the questions I received.
My main point about the new “Bella” book and the “Bella” movie phenomenon in general is that while I was and still am happy about the film’s success, I [...]

I often wonder what it was like for the apostles and disciples to just walk into villages and spread the Gospel. The Acts of the Apostles tells us a lot about early Christianity, but I can’t help but still wonder what their clothes looked like or what people’s faces looked like the first time they [...]