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Finding You
(2020)
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Hosea Rupprecht
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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.
Posted Dec 07, 2021
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Mass
(2021)
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Hosea Rupprecht
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Understated and strikingly realistic.
Posted Oct 08, 2021
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CODA
(2021)
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Hosea Rupprecht
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[Jones] undeniably steals the show. But Matlin's performance poignantly captures what mothers everywhere go through when their children grow up and leave home to follow dreams of their own.
Posted Aug 13, 2021
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Little Women
(2019)
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Hosea Rupprecht
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Even though it's been 25 years since Winona Ryder, Susan Sarandon, and Christian Bale delighted us in the last version of Little Women, this new version? Definitely worth seeing.
Posted Aug 12, 2021
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Novitiate
(2017)
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Hosea Rupprecht
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An artistic drama with compelling performances, the film nonetheless reveals its creator's lack of familiarity with Catholicism and ultimately takes a stand viewers of faith are bound to reject...
Posted Aug 12, 2021
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The Secret Garden
(2020)
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Hosea Rupprecht
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The movie does not strictly adhere to the book, updating its time period, for instance, by nearly half a century. But the basic plot remains faithful to the original.
Posted Aug 12, 2021
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Smallfoot
(2018)
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Hosea Rupprecht
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Smallfoot tickles the funny bone throughout.
Posted Aug 12, 2021
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Arctic Dogs
(2019)
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Hosea Rupprecht
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Even though the values in the film are suitable for all, the "be true to yourself" message has had better vehicles...
Posted Aug 12, 2021
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A Dog's Journey
(2019)
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Hosea Rupprecht
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The film celebrates family, reconciliation and loyalty.
Posted Aug 12, 2021
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Where'd You Go, Bernadette
(2019)
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Hosea Rupprecht
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While the film has value as a springboard for conversations about something everyone has to deal with - namely, failure - it doesn't quite live up to the quality of some of Linklater's other work.
Posted Aug 12, 2021
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Operation Finale
(2018)
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Hosea Rupprecht
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Directed by Chris Weitz, this movie offers a Jewish perspective not often found in World War II films.
Posted Aug 12, 2021
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Dog Days
(2018)
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Hosea Rupprecht
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The film celebrates respect, forgiveness, responsibility and generosity.
Posted Aug 12, 2021
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Francesco
(2020)
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Hosea Rupprecht
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With a running time just under two hours, Francesco is quite long for a documentary. But, among other things that sustain viewer attention, Afineevsky uses news headlines and posts from the @pontifex Twitter account to great effect.
Posted Aug 12, 2021
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Yes Day
(2021)
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Hosea Rupprecht
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The movie gently promotes a balanced sense of openness on the part of parents, who can help kids to grow by letting them make - and learn from - mistakes.
Posted Aug 12, 2021
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The Miracle Season
(2018)
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Hosea Rupprecht
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In the end, nonetheless, this salute to Line's legacy offers uplifting entertainment suitable for a broad audience.
Posted Aug 12, 2021
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The Heart of Nuba
(2016)
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Hosea Rupprecht
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Directed by Ken Carlson, this uplifting documentary follows Dr. Thomas Catena as he lives and works with the people of the Nuba Mountains region of Sudan.
Posted Aug 12, 2021
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The Divine Plan
(2019)
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Hosea Rupprecht
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Although the poorly handled visual aspect of his film distracts from the fascinating information with which it's filled, this is still a wonderful addition to the history of relations between the United States and the Catholic Church
Posted Aug 12, 2021
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Summer in the Forest
(2017)
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Hosea Rupprecht
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Through the stories of five residents, the film shows what a blessing L'Arche, with its commitment to the dignity of every human person, has been in the lives of many.
Posted Aug 12, 2021
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Minari
(2020)
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Hosea Rupprecht
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The picture's treatment of these subjects is sufficiently valuable that at least some mature adolescents might benefit from it, a few objectionable passages in the dialogue notwithstanding.
Posted Aug 12, 2021
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The House That Rob Built
(2020)
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Hosea Rupprecht
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Former players movingly recall his impact, making this an upbeat biography that's also suitable for family viewing...
Posted Aug 12, 2021
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A Week Away
(2021)
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Hosea Rupprecht
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While director Roman White's film, scripted by Kali Bailey and Alan Powell, doesn't get any points for originality, its portrayal of young people trying to find their way in the world with the guidance of caring grown-ups will resonate with its target...
Posted Aug 12, 2021
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Victoria & Abdul
(2017)
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Hosea Rupprecht
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An endearing historical drama...
Posted Aug 12, 2021
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Emanuel
(2019)
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Hosea Rupprecht
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While the movie does chronicle the happenings of that tragic day and the days that followed, it ultimately gives hope - hope that our world can be transformed, one act of love at a time, into a place of peace for everyone.
Posted Aug 12, 2021
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Early Man
(2018)
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Hosea Rupprecht
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Directed by Nick Park and written by Mark Burton and James Higginson, the film celebrates kindness, family and teamwork. It also sends the message that greed will get you nowhere.
Posted Aug 12, 2021
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The Grizzlies
(2018)
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Hosea Rupprecht
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Director Miranda de Pencier's fact-based sports drama tells a story of hope amid rampant despair.
Posted Aug 12, 2021
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A Father's Legacy
(2020)
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Hosea Rupprecht
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As a faith-based study of familial relationships, "A Father's Legacy" could be a good conversation starter for parents and teens, despite the mildly off-color vocabulary that occasionally crops up in the dialogue.
Posted Jun 23, 2021
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The Mitchells vs. the Machines
(2021)
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Hosea Rupprecht
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Fortunately, the outcome of the robot apocalypse is family bonding for those on screen and wholesome entertainment for viewers.
Posted May 18, 2021
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