Pauline Media Studies

Film & TV Reviews

Examined through diverse lenses – human, artistic, religious

Money Monster – Demanding Answers

There’s a parable in the Gospel about a man who owed a lot. Not being able to pay, he...

Captain America: Civil War – Consequences

The great anticipation that’s been building up since the last Avengers film is finally over. Captain America: Civil War...

The Dark Horse – From Brokenness to Compaasion

The Dark Horse, the true story of New Zealand speed chess champion, Genesis Potini (Cliff Curtis), radiates compassion and...

Zootopia – Cute, but not innocent

Zootopia, the latest offering from Disney Animation Studios, splashes the screen with vivid color, lots of humor, and a...

The Jungle Book – We’re Stronger Together

Rudyard Kipling’s timeless story of the boy raised by wolves in the jungle returns to the big screen once...

Allegiant – Deception and Truth

You can now add The Divergent Series to the number of film franchises that have suffered from studio greed...

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – Darkness and Light

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice fits perfectly into the Easter Season, although I’m pretty sure the seasons of...

Eye in the Sky – Value of one Life

Ethical dilemmas abound in Eye in the Sky and the filmmakers respect the audience enough that they don’t preach...

Midnight Special – Seeking

Midnight Special, the new film from Mud director, Jeff Nichols, follows Alton Meyer (Jaeden Lieberher) on his journey of...

God’s Not Dead 2 – altar call for a militia

In a city like many others in the United States, a diverse group of students and faculty go about...

“Miracles from Heaven” is the perfect film for Easter

Annabelle Beam, “Anna” (Kylie Rogers) is a ten year-old girl who lives with her two sisters and parents, Christy...

Cinema Divina Reflection – Woman in Gold

Please click here for a detailed explanation of “Cinema Divina.” Lectio: Woman in Gold, Matthew 16:21-28, and Luke 18:1-8...