Pauline Media Studies

Film & TV Reviews

Examined through diverse lenses – human, artistic, religious

The Bad Guys – Goodness Feels Good

The new movie from Dreamworks Animation, “The Bad Guys” couches a great lesson for kids in a fun-filled, action-packed...

Father Stu – Mark Wahlberg’s Movie Speaks About the Value of Suffering

Many people have passion projects that they work on for years before they become a reality. Mark Wahlberg has...

Man of God – The Sanctifying Nature of Suffering

During the season of Lent, the Church enters in a more profound and tangible way, into the Paschal Mystery...

Marry Me – Openness to Surprise

Romantic comedies have been pretty sad of late and “Marry Me” doesn’t do much to change that. Having said...

Uncharted – Longing for Connection

When a film is based on a video game, there already seems to be a strike against it (think...

DOG – A Journey to Self-Discovery

At first glance, this movie may seem like yet another pet movie—a guy and his dog on a road...

Belfast – Know Your Roots

Many years ago, I became a big fan of Kenneth Branagh when I saw his string of Shakespearean plays...

The King’s Daughter – Affirming the Immortality of the Soul

With rich tones and lush settings within the Palace and grounds of Versailles, The King’s Daughter presents an intriguing...

West Side Story – As Relevant Now as Then

When I heard that a remake of “West Side Story” was being done, apprehension abounded. Why mess with a...

Spider-Man: No Way Home – Redemption and Second Chances

The films coming out of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the past year have been OK, but not great....

The Man from Nowhere – Seeking Healing

The parable of the Prodigal Son (found in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 15) is known to many people,...

Journal for Jordan – Sharing True Life Values

Any film about military families grips me emotionally because I appreciate the sacrifice they make for the defense of...