Pauline Media Studies

Film & TV Reviews

Examined through diverse lenses – human, artistic, religious

Dark Waters – Suffering for the Good of All

There have been many film stories in the last couple of decades that have brought to public awareness instances...

Frozen II – do the next right thing

Following up on the immensely popular “Frozen” of 2013, Disney presents “Frozen II” again featuring girl power, sister duo...

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood – mentioned is managable

If you’re expecting a straightforward biography of Mister Rogers, you might be disappointed with the new film, “A Beautiful...

The Two Popes – Growing in Communion

Fernando Meirelles’ newest film astounds in its composition, but most especially in moving the audience to feel with and...

WAVES – Mindful of the Silences

Films about families with teenagers can be telling of the extensive amount of drama that surrounds adolescence. What can...

Playing with Fire – All for the Kids

I have a confession to make. I’m the daughter of a firefighter and so I love seeing movies that...

Midway – A Battle Remembered

As a World War II history buff, I’m interested in any new movie that comes out about the epic...

Arctic Dogs – It’s OK to be just a fox

“Arctic Dogs” serves up family-friendly fare, scoring high on the cuteness meter despite its lack of originality. The little...

Harriet – Live Free or Die

“Harriet” is a much overdue film chronicling the life and exploits of the most famous conductor on the Underground...

The Divine Plan – Coincidence or God’s Hand at Work?

“All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players,” says Shakespeare in his play, “As...

The Great Alaskan Race – Perseverance Against All Odds

Sometimes in history the people who do amazing self-sacrificing deeds are overlooked or others take the credit for their...

By the Grace of God – The Time for Transparency

After the film Spotlight hit theaters in the US in 2015, a stunned but grateful audience, even of those...