Pauline Media Studies

Film & TV Reviews

Examined through diverse lenses – human, artistic, religious

Concussion – The Gift of Knowing

Concussion, starring Will Smith and Alec Baldwin, gives us a glimpse into the life and work of Dr. Bennet...

In the Heart of the Sea Movie Review

An Epic Tale I could watch Brendan Gleeson reading the phone book. The communication between his character, Tom Nickerson...

The 33 – A Triumph of Hope

The World Comes Together Disaster tends to bring people together. When there is a major earthquake or tsunami, the...

Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Searching for a Savior

The Long Awaited One Totally geeking out here! You’re reading the words of one who had the Star Wars...

The Letters: Perfect Movie To Launch the Year of Mercy

Opening across the USA December 4, 2015, The Letters is an inspiring if somewhat pedantic portrayal of the life...

Spotlight: an Intense and Powerful Film

Spotlight is a tribute to the nobility of investigative journalism, and a powerful film about tragic events. This film...

Bridge of Spies Movie Review

It might be stating the obvious to say that Steven Spielberg is a great filmmaker but his latest stint...

The Martian Movie Review

Matt Damon becomes The Martian when a severe storm hits the crew of the Ares III on Mars and...

The Intern Movie Review

Although many critics panned The Intern, I believe the film has much to say, especially in a society where...

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

This second installment in The Maze Runner series begins right where the first film ends off. Having escaped the...

A Walk in the Woods Movie Review

I love nature. My maternal grandpa was a Boy Scout leader and Mom and her siblings grew up hiking...

Z for Zachariah

Beginning, middle, and end—the three essential parts of a story. When a story, or in this case a movie,...