Pauline Media Studies

Film & TV Reviews

Examined through diverse lenses – human, artistic, religious

Trolls Band Together – Harmony in Imperfection

From a strictly film viewpoint, I think it’s about time Dreamworks hung up the Trolls franchise. Trolls Band Together,...

Journey to Bethlehem

Thanks to Sister Margaret Kerry, FSP, for being a guest reviewer. A new musical retelling of the classic Bible...

Native Ball — Inspiring Generations

Following up on the Emmy© award winner The House that Rob Built about the legendary women’s college basketball coach...

Killers of the Flower Moon — Greed and the Insidiousness of Evil

This is perhaps Martin Scorsese’s most brilliant film showing his skills as a master-storyteller. He delves deep into the...

The Burial – Justice and Integrity

“The Burial,” a new film from Amazon Prime Video, hits theaters October 6th and streaming on October 13th. This...

Mother Teresa & Me – Power of Spiritual Reading

There have been a good number of films about Saint Mother Teresa, some feature films, some documentaries, but this...

My Sailor My Love – Love, not control

Coming to select theaters on September 22nd and to streaming platforms on October 24th, the new film, My Sailor,...

Route 60: The Biblical Highway – Remember Your Roots

Have you ever wanted to walk in the footsteps of Jesus but not been able to take a trip...

Dreamin’ Wild — Patience to Wait for God’s Timing

Sometimes independent films are the best stories that don’t get enough attention as they should. Bill Pohlad’s film “Dreamin’...

The NUN II – Acknowledging the reality of evil and the mystery of faith

Part of “The Conjuring” franchise, the recent horror film release of The Nun II offers a tantalizing experience of...

The Hill – Don’t Squander the Lord’s Blessings

Do you ever wonder why God puts desires into our hearts when it seems like everything on earth conspires...

With This Light – Tenacious Caring

I choose to believe that most people are good and caring. None of us are perfect but we’re generally...