Pauline Media Studies

Film & TV Reviews

Examined through diverse lenses – human, artistic, religious

I Still Believe – A Hopeful Love Story

Jon and Andrew Erwin of Kingdom Studios, riding on the success of I Can Only Imagine, have embarked on...

The Way Back – Openness to Redemption

Whose life doesn’t have a crazy mixture of heartbreak and joy, despair and hope, death and life, weakness and...

The Banker – All are Created Equal

With the passing of time stories surface that question our very humanity as we look back at our mistakes...

I AM PATRICK – Courage in Proclamation

The real reason why the Church honors Saint Patrick shines forth in the new film “I AM PATRICK,” a...

Netflix “Messiah” series is provocative, worthwhile, even for the non-religious

“What better agent of chaos is there than a new Messiah?” asks a character in the new Netflix drama...

Marriage Story – Relationship Building Takes Work

Nominated for a Best Picture Oscar, “Marriage Story” breaks your heart with its portrayal of a marriage heading toward...

The Call of the Wild – Finding Our True Home

If you are looking for a wonderful family adventure film, this is one to put on your list. Based...

A Look at the Oscar-Nominated Shorts

In the midst of all the hype that awards season in the entertainment industry creates, short films are often...

Little Women – Embracing Life

When I heard that another film version of “Little Women” was coming out, I wondered how yet another adaptation...

The Last Full Measure – The Gift of One Life

Often we read the passage from the Gospel of John where Jesus tells his disciples at the Last Supper:...

Ford v Ferrari – Art v Profit

A number of years ago I was in Baltimore picking up some produce donations for my community from the...

Just Mercy – Justice and Human Dignity

“Just Mercy” is one of those films that reminds us why some movies are more than just vehicles for...