Pauline Media Studies

Film & TV Reviews

Examined through diverse lenses – human, artistic, religious

The Lion King returns with stunning visual realism

Almost anyone above the age of five has seen Disney’s 1994 original animated feature film or more recently, thousands...

Toy Story 4 – Follow Your Inner Voice

Kudos to Pixar for making yet another film that satisfies on so many levels with “Toy Story 4.” While...

The Secret Life of Pets 2 – Letting Go of Fear

Illumination Studios’ “The Secret Life of Pets 2” once again gives us humans a glimpse into what our pets...

Late Night – Being Your Authentic Self

Comedy isn’t usually my genre of choice but I couldn’t turn down the combination of Emma Thompson and Mindy...

Aladdin – A Whole New World

If you’re wondering about the casting of Will Smith to play the genie in Disney’s live-action “Aladdin,” join the...

Emanuel – Hope in Forgiveness

On June 17, 2015, a security camera captured the image of Dylann Roof walking into the Emanuel African Methodist...

The Tomorrow Man – Sacrament of the Present Moment

There’s a spiritual classic written by Jesuit Jean-Pierre de Caussade called The Sacrament of the Present Moment in which...

Poms – Love Yourself

When New Yorker Martha (Diane Keaton) decides to cancel all her chemo appointments and move to the retirement community...

A Dog’s Journey – Love and Belonging

Beloved family dog, Bailey (voiced by Josh Gad), returns for another adventure in “A Dog’s Journey” (Universal Pictures). A...

Tolkein – Inspiration from Life

The biographical drama film about John Ronald Reuel (aka J. R. R.) Tolkien shows his early life influences and...

Avengers: Endgame – The Value of Sacrifice

I’m sure the filmmakers of this last outing of the “Infinity Saga” of the Marvel Cinematic Universe didn’t realize...

Ugly Dolls – Being Oneself

The new animated musical comedy for children directed by Kelly Asbury expresses that it is okay to be who...