Pauline Media Studies

Film & TV Reviews

Examined through diverse lenses – human, artistic, religious

Risen – Film Commentary

Risen is a drama set in Biblical times centering around the mystery of Jesus’ Resurrection. It is the story...

Room – Sharing Strength

Room showcases the best and worst of humanity in a compelling story adapted by Emma Donoghue from her own...

The Revenant – intense, gory saga of love and revenge

Water, breath, fire, wind. Ice, snow, cold, wet. Pain and more pain. Violence, so much violence. Heartbreak, loneliness. Beauty...

Brooklyn – Finding Home

Classic filmmaking has returned in Brooklyn, an immigrant love story set in 1950’s Brooklyn and Ireland. Saoirse Ronan brings...

The Lady in the Van – Living the Golden Rule

The Lady in the Van showcases what living the Golden Rule can look like in today’s society. Miss Shepherd...

The Good Dinosaur – We Are Family

What would life on Earth be like if the asteroid that destroyed the dinosaurs missed? The Good Dinosaur offers...

Joy – Making Lemonade

I’m sure you’ve heard the cliché, “If life hands you lemons, make lemonade.” Well, this saying perfectly describes the...

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...