Pauline Media Studies

Film & TV Reviews

Examined through diverse lenses – human, artistic, religious

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....