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Arts & CultureCatholic Movie Club
John Dougherty
As much as ‘The Tree of Life’ is about a family, it’s just as much about Jack’s relationship with God, and how it changes as he grows.
Arts & CultureCatholic Movie Club
John Dougherty
The paradox at the heart of Christianity is that we must die in order to live again. And few movies witness to that truth like “Romero” (1989).
Arts & CultureCatholic Movie Club
John Dougherty
An idealist—like Jesus or Jefferson Smith—can be dangerous because he refuses to accept the compromises that form the foundation of their power.
Arts & CultureCatholic Movie Club
John Dougherty
When we create, we refuse to let darkness have the final say.
Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington in ‘Philadelphia’ (photo: Wikipedia)
Arts & CultureCatholic Movie Club
John Dougherty
This is a film aimed at the Doubting Thomases, the ones who dismissed the AIDS crisis as the natural consequence of a risky and deviant lifestyle.
Cher and Nicholas Cage in ‘Moonstruck’ (CNS photo from MGM)
Arts & CultureCatholic Movie Club
John Dougherty
‘Moonstruck’ is a great film to watch during Lent, as we reflect on our finitude and what we should do with the time we’re given.