Movie Review
Written on 6 Apr, 2004 at 7:53 in
Movie Review, Religion | Author:
My Darling Patrick:
As you know, before your dad and I allow you to watch any movie that is rated higher than a PG, we sit and talk alone or with you about the content, appropriateness, etc. of the movie. There are many times when we decide that a movie is not appropriate based on the violence, sexual content or profanity. There have been a number of movies that your friends have seen ... (Continue reading)
Written on 6 Apr, 2004 at 7:52 in
Movie Review, Religion | Author:
Michael Taube
By Michael Taube
The InterimAs I headed to a matinee performance of The Passion of the Christ, some thoughts rolled into my head. Would I enjoy the film? Would my staunch defence of this film be justified? Would I be the only Jew in the audience watching the film?
The answers to these questions were: yes, yes, and (I think) yes.
Upon originally hearing that The Passion was being called anti-Semitic in some quarters, I ... (Continue reading)
Written on 6 Apr, 2004 at 7:49 in
Movie Review, Religion | Author:
Gail Reid
By Gail Reid
Special to The InterimEvery Christian should see Mel Gibson's movie, The Passion of The Christ. Not because it's the most authentic portrayal of Jesus Christ's last 12 hours, but because it synthesizes into two intense hours God's plan to save the world at cosmic cost.
Passion plays have been popular for centuries, but this movie brings us up close to the dirt, the blood and the chaotic darkness of the event ... (Continue reading)
Written on 6 Apr, 2004 at 7:45 in
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"…A powerful witness to the truth of traditional Christianity, precisely that force that liberal elites have been trying to still for decades. It's Christianity-and especially orthodox Catholicism and evangelicalism-that denies them their total victory in the culture wars. Proponents of abortion, gay marriage, radical feminism, multiculturalism and postmodernism all harbor a deep fear of the truth claims of Christianity."
Crisis editor ... (Continue reading)
Written on 30 Oct, 2003 at 13:01 in
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The English premiere of Denys Arcand's The Barbarian Invasions was released Sept. 4 at the Toronto Film Festival. It won two prizes last May ... (Continue reading)
Written on 26 Sep, 2003 at 13:32 in
Movie Review, Society & Culture | Author:
Review by Audrey Wu The Interim
The worst thing that can happen to teens in seeing a movie is that they are subjected to the wrong morals. Often times, this is exactly the case as teens are confused by the conflicting messages given by a particular film and their faith.
In the teen movie How to Deal, Halley Martin is a confused teen who has decided to give up on love because she is disgusted by how it ... (Continue reading)
Written on 27 Feb, 2003 at 6:22 in
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Review by Maria VandenbergThe movie that Tolkien fans have eagerly awaited since the release of part one in December 2001, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is likely to merely whet appetites for the third and final part of this fantastical trilogy, anticipated this coming winter.
Like millions ... (Continue reading)
Written on 23 Nov, 2002 at 11:48 in
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By Christina Tuns
As the mother of two boys, 12 and five, I am constantly concerned about what entertainment they take in. To make matters more difficult, I must find appropriate movies, TV shows and videos that will be enjoyed by two boys with a seven-year age difference, and preferably ones that don't bore either my husband or I to tears upon the ... (Continue reading)
Written on 6 Jan, 1999 at 7:21 in
Movie Review, Pro-Life | Author:
Gaetanne Masson, Special to The Interim
The Lord Jesus Christ has awakened me to the devastating trauma of abortion in our society, and He has called me to expose this truth to others by making a pro-life film.
I have always been pro-life, but I had not been actively involved in this battle until just recently. Two years ago, after 13 years as a secular broadcast journalist, the Lord revealed Himself to me in a powerful way ... (Continue reading)
Written on 13 Oct, 1998 at 7:54 in
Editorials, Movie Review | Author:
We must admit it's not too often that an editorial is, in a sense, a movie review. But the issues raised by the Oscar-touted new film One True Thing are just too important to be left unaddressed. And those issues are profoundly relevant to our particular quest to build a culture of life.
The film stars Meryl Streep as Kate Gulden, a radiantly loving and unfailingly faithful wife and mother, ... (Continue reading)
Written on 9 Jun, 1998 at 9:53 in
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With the approach of summer comes an increase in leisure time for young people. Despite the prevalence of computer games and the lure of outdoor activity, popular films and videos remain a popular pastime for many.
Many parents, however, have noted a distinct lack of choice when it comes to finding positive, family-oriented themes in today's movies. And while the values of Hollywood film producers do not often coincide with pro-life, pro-family North Americans, there are always a ... (Continue reading)
Written on 11 Jul, 1997 at 11:03 in
Movie Review, Pro-Life | Author:
Interim special
LONDON, Ont. – The Diocese of London Pro-Life Office recently produced a video and pamphlets entitled Caring NOT Killing.
The purpose of the Caring NOT Killing video (19-minute and nine-and-a half-minute versions) and pamphlet is to explain for both a religious and secular point of view, what is euthanasia and assisted, what is palliative care, and what the individual can do to make a difference.
The video and pamphlet were produced for the 1997 Pro-Life Awareness Week in the Diocese ... (Continue reading)
Written on 23 Mar, 1997 at 13:18 in
Movie Review, Pro-Life | Author:
Fr. Ted Colleton
A priest friend of mine claims that there are no such things as "coincidences" but only "God-incidences." The Oxford Dictionary defines a "coincidence" as "a remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection." I am not intellectually skilled enough to say whether or not my friend is correct in his opinion, but I did have an experience recently, which I feel was definitely a "God-incidence" rather than a "coincidence." The story may be of interest to our ... (Continue reading)
Written on 25 Oct, 1996 at 9:50 in
Abortion, Movie Review, Society & Culture | Author:
Barbara Irwin
If propaganda films are long on emotional appeal and short on truth and balance, then Cher’s If These Walls Could Talk is right on the money.
Produced by and starring Demi Moore, the film had a lot of people talking at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.
It will be an important film because of the subject material and the way it has been treated. Some have described it as Hollywood’s treatment of the abortion issue. Of course, anything Hollywood touches ... (Continue reading)
Written on 29 Jul, 1995 at 11:44 in
Marriage and Family, Movie Review | Author:
Sue Careless $29, plus $4.95 shipping
Produced by Stephen Genuis M.D and Shelagh Genuis BScOT
K.E.G. Publishing, 2911-66 St. Edmonton, AB,
T6K4C1, (403)461-1606
Reviewed by Sue Careless
A video on sexually transmitted diseases could be so statistically heavy that it would bore its audience to tears or such a downer it would be tuned out. Teen Sex: Challenge and Decision informs without boring and gives kids positive solutions.
The narrator and co-producer, Stephen Genuis (pronounced Jenis), has two real strategies: he knows both his data and his audience. ... (Continue reading)
