Pauline Media Studies

Film & TV Reviews

Examined through diverse lenses – human, artistic, religious

The Matter of Life – We Need This Movie Now

When I was growing up in the 1980’s, I used to accompany my parents to abortion clinics where we...

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness – Are You Happy?

The latest offering from the Marvel Cinematic Universe is very aptly named. Madness, craziness, bonkers, whacked out, berserk—whatever adjective...

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...