Hosea Rupprecht
Tomatometer-approved critic
Sister Hosea Rupprecht is Catholic nun with the Daughters of St. Paul. She serves as regional director of the East Coast office of the Pauline Center for Media Studies. She has been working with film in a faith context for the past 20 years, reviewing movies, facilitating film conversations, and leading Cinema Divina events which uses Scripture and film together. She currently resides in Staten Island, NY and is a guest reviewer for Catholic News Service.
Movies reviews only
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Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World (2023) |
The films presents a sweeping view of the of life of the oldest boxer to win a heavyweight title. Unfortunately, it tries to do too much and ends up bouncing through Foreman's life with too little depth. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted May 12, 2023
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A Father's Heart (2022) |
A Father's Heart takes audiences all over the globe to document Catholicism's devotion to St. Joseph and hear the stories of those who have experienced miracles and life-changing moments through his intercession. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted May 05, 2023
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On a Wing and a Prayer (2023) |
I hope your family gets to experience this prayerful, moving film together and come out with a smile on your face and a little more faith in your heart. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Apr 13, 2023
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Miracle at Manchester (2022) |
What impresses me about the story is Brycen's good spirits and generosity even as he faces setback after setback. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Apr 13, 2023
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The Journey: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli (2023) |
Amid the hustle and bustle of daily life, give yourself an opportunity to take a deep breath, relax and be touched by the music of The Journey. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Apr 13, 2023
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A Handful of Water (2019) |
Although Thurba sometimes makes the wrong choices, Pribak brings her to life with heart and impish sweetness. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Apr 13, 2023
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In Viaggio: The Travels of Pope Francis (2022) |
Rosi has done us all a favor by compiling such [impressive footage] that not only reminds us of what it means to be a disciple of Christ and show love for our brothers and sisters, especially the suffering, but also shows us the heart of... Pope Francis. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Mar 30, 2023
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Santiago: The Camino Within (2023) |
If you only do one special thing during what's left of Lent, perhaps experiencing this film and making your own cinematic pilgrimage might be it. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Mar 24, 2023
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The Confession Musical (2023) |
This filmed version of the stage play enables audiences join with theater goers to witness this powerful story of faith, connection, and love. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Feb 10, 2023
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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022) |
All around, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio comes down as one of the best of 2022. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Jan 19, 2023
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My Father Muhammad Ali (2023) |
That story just might provide a sense of hope for others who are experiencing dark times, no matter what they are. When one is suffering, it helps to know that one is not alone. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Jan 13, 2023
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Children of the Mist (2021) |
Children of the Mist is an eye-opening film that begs to be seen. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Jan 06, 2023
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The Whale (2022) |
[Brendan Fraser's] acting in this film will knock your socks off. The story is as about as human as it can get with the darkness and the light vying with each other for dominance in this broken man's soul. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Dec 29, 2022
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Strange World (2022) |
It's not up there on the same level as the recent Encanto or the wildly popular Frozen films, but it still delivers a strong story about family, finding your vocation in life, and caring for the earth. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Dec 09, 2022
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Good Night Oppy (2022) |
If space exploration is your bailiwick, you'll be sure to enjoy [Good Night Oppy]. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Dec 02, 2022
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Devotion (2022) |
Even though the film isn't going to knock your socks off, it's still worth the watch. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Nov 29, 2022
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200 Meters (2020) |
The film is made even more poignant because writer-director Nayfeh weaves his own experience into the story as well as the experiences his friends have related to him. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Nov 19, 2022
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Prophet (2022) |
Prophet follows a historical path, highlighting significant moments in Polish history between 1950 and 1980. Each moment finds Wyszynski fighting the government, always trying to gain better circumstances for the people and the Church. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Nov 11, 2022
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Black Adam (2022) |
Pierce Brosnan as Doctor Fate provides the best performance, looking debonair and put together, even as he struggles to convince Adam that he can become the champion that his people need. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Oct 28, 2022
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First Responders (2022) |
If your heart isn't moved by the stories of Mark and Karen, Darnell and Nia (which probably isn't at all possible), the interviews with actual first responders at the end of the film will. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Oct 27, 2022
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Voodoo Macbeth (2021) |
The film does tell a story vital to theater history, African-American history, and the contribution of Orson Welles as an artist and storyteller. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Oct 20, 2022
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Mother Teresa: No Greater Love (2022) |
With unprecedented access to institutional archives and filmed at MC locations around the world, this film is truly a work of art and will be a spiritual inspiration to people of faith and people of no faith. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Oct 07, 2022
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Luck (2022) |
The film is family friendly with plenty of laughs for everyone. The voice actors really hit the target in the movie, especially Simon Pegg as Bob the Cat but Whoopi Goldberg voicing the Captain. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Aug 05, 2022
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Lightyear (2022) |
It doesn't quite make it to infinity or anywhere beyond. However, Lightyear does have its share of laughs and action that kids will enjoy and the accompanying adults will be entertained enough that they're not itching to get out of their seats. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Jul 01, 2022
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The Matter of Life (2022) |
A well-rounded, well-researched, well-presented film. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted May 26, 2022
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) |
The thrills come at you with lightning speed but it's also the closest the MCU has come to the zombie apocalypse while dipping its toe in horror film territory. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted May 12, 2022
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The Bad Guys (2022) |
The Bad Guys couches a great lesson for kids in a fun-filled, action-packed heist movie: being good and doing good makes one feel good. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Apr 22, 2022
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Marry Me (2022) |
Rom-coms are formulaic and Marry Me checks all the boxes, almost as if a computer spit out the main points. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Mar 18, 2022
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Uncharted (2022) |
There's not much depth to the film as it's meant to be frivolous fun, which it is. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Mar 05, 2022
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Belfast (2021) |
Branagh's film is stunning, shot in black-and-white and gives honor to family and relationships. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Feb 10, 2022
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West Side Story (2021) |
The tragedy of West Side Story is as poignant today as it was back in the 60's. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Jan 28, 2022
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The Man from Nowhere (2021) |
This is a story desperately needed in our time when there are so many broken relationships of all kinds. The movie is not perfect and suffers from an ending that's too neat and tidy, but it still has much wisdom to offer. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Jan 15, 2022
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Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) |
Tom Holland gives one of the best performances of his life. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Jan 14, 2022
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Finding You (2020) |
Given the significance of the lessons Finley learns - and their congruity with Gospel values - "Finding You" is probably acceptable for teens, some touches of vulgar language notwithstanding. - Catholic News Service
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| Posted Dec 07, 2021
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Purgatory (2020) |
I hope you'll join me after experiencing this profound film. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Nov 24, 2021
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Clifford the Big Red Dog (2021) |
Clifford the Big Red Dog isn't a particularly deep film with any profound meaning, but it is a lot of fun. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Nov 12, 2021
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Mass (2021) |
Understated and strikingly realistic. - Catholic News Service
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| Posted Oct 08, 2021
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Inside Out (2015) |
A long-time proponent that Toy Story is Pixar's best film, I might have to re-look at that conviction in light of the absolute delight that is Inside Out. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Sep 13, 2021
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Minions (2015) |
Minions has a hard time holding up as a story on its own. Although the antics of Kevin, Stuart, and Bob keep the laughs coming, the story fizzles out in the middle. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Sep 13, 2021
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Jurassic World (2015) |
As I watched the really neat digital dinos chase people around, the scenes that resonated most with me were the ones that took place in the park's laboratory. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Sep 13, 2021
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Max (2015) |
There's a little more violence than your usual early teen flick but it still stays within the realm of family-friendly film. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Sep 13, 2021
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Ant-Man (2015) |
If you're a big fan of the ever-expanding Marvel cinematic universe, you'll love the addition of Ant-Man to the mix. If you're just out to see a movie and pick this one because it sounds weird and the show time is right, you're in for some laughs... - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Sep 13, 2021
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Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation (2015) |
I'm quite the sap for action films. I like the fast paced, heart-stopping sequences. Rogue Nation does not disappoint. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Sep 13, 2021
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Learning to Drive (2014) |
I believe Learning to Drive, for a thoughtful adult audience, could be a lead-in to a wonderful conversation about attitudes toward life, especially in the face of loss. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Sep 13, 2021
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Z for Zachariah (2015) |
Sometimes leaving a story in the hands of the audience falls flat but in Z for Zachariah, the up-in-the-air twists and turns creates room for profound reflection. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Sep 13, 2021
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A Walk in the Woods (2015) |
Profound is definitely not a word that can be associated with A Walk in the Woods. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Sep 13, 2021
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The Intern (2015) |
Although many critics panned The Intern, I believe the film has much to say, especially in a society where the elderly are often mocked or ignored just because they seem old-fashioned or have a hard time with technology... - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Sep 13, 2021
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The Good Dinosaur (2015) |
At a few spots in the film, I shed some quiet tears, thinking about my own family. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Sep 13, 2021
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Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015) |
Scorch Trials does not present any new themes or much character development but it does cement the concepts of truth and freedom that The Maze Runner introduced. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Sep 13, 2021
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The Lady in the Van (2015) |
The Lady in the Van shows us that respect and kindness is always the right way to go. - Pauline Center for Media Studies
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| Posted Sep 13, 2021
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