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Thoughtful movie evaluations examine each film through diverse lenses—human, artistic, religious, and Catholic. With easily accessible movie reviews that are both media-savvy and faith-oriented, making informed choices about films for yourself and your family becomes simpler. Whether you’re searching for a discerning critique of a recent release or exploring for a film that lacks artistic excellence yet has a compelling message, our reviews offer the insights you need.
Movies tell stories about our common human experience and our faith leads us to be more authentically human. We are excited to be able to make available to you the guides that we use at the Pauline Center for Media Studies.
Meeting Jesus at the Movies and Kids Meeting Jesus at the Movies Guides are resources intended to support you, your family, your classroom, and your parish in engaging with media from a faith perspective.
By utilizing these tools, we aspire to provide a media-conscious approach to popular media, offering insights on how to enhance your relationship with Christ and others.
Download the two free “How To” guides below. These guides offer valuable tips for organizing a “Movie Night” with your parish group, class, or family. You can also download the guide for the film, The Bad Guys, for free!
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