film review

No Such Thing as Victimless Porn

by John Saffian on January 27, 2012 · 4 comments

This week, Catholic Exchange is highlighting “The Pornography Problem.” Yesterday, we ran a review of “Out of the Darkness,” a documentary about “the adult industry.” Today, check out related pieces It’s Not Erotic Art, It’s Child Abuse,    The Pornography Pandemic,…

Rated R — for “Repulsive”

by William West on January 27, 2012 · 5 comments

This week, Catholic Exchange is highlighting “The Pornography Problem.” Yesterday, we ran a review of “Out of the Darkness,” a documentary about “the adult industry.” Today, check out related pieces It’s Not Erotic Art, It’s Child Abuse,   The Pornography Pandemic,…

The Aftermath of the K Bomb

by Elisabeth Deffner on January 26, 2012 · 1 comment

“The man who put sex education into our schools that reflected his sexual beliefs; the man… who helped gut the laws that protected women and children; the man who helped get us to a point where little girls are sending…

The Joyful Cast and Crew of “Joyful Noise”

by Peggy Bowes on January 13, 2012 · 0 comments

Todd Graff, the writer and director of “Joyful Noise,” has good reason to be joyful. He achieved a coup that has eluded producers and directors for the past two decades— he got Dolly Parton to star in his movie. Graff…

There Be Dragons (… and There Be Free DVDs)

by Peggy Bowes January 10, 2012

To celebrate the DVD release of “There Be Dragons,” Catholic Exchange is giving away five DVDs of the film. Details are provided at the end of this article.
“In order to love and serve God, it is not necessary to…

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A Family War Movie? “War Horse” Delivers

by Peggy Bowes December 23, 2011

A family war movie? If anyone can pull that off, it would be Steven Spielberg. He is known for directing and producing both critically-acclaimed war films (“Saving Private Ryan,” “Band of Brothers,” “The Pacific”) and beloved family classics (“ET: The…

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Spielberg’s “War Horse” Shines Spotlight on Four-Legged Soldiers

by Peggy Bowes December 22, 2011

Sadly, World War I, once known as the Great War and the War to End All Wars, seems to have become the Forgotten War. Only one World War I veteran is still living. (Interestingly, this vet is a woman: 110-year-old…

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“Dolphin Tale” Makes a Small-Screen Splash

by Patti Maguire Armstrong December 20, 2011

I expected only to barely like the movie “Dolphin Tale”–the ocean spits out an injured dolphin, the dolphin gets help from some animal lovers, the end. Instead, I found it to be a true gem, inspired by the true story…

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“Dolphin Tale” Shines Spotlight on Homeschooling

by Peggy Bowes December 15, 2011

To celebrate the DVD release of “Dolphin Tale,” Grace Hill Media, a company that promotes quality entertainment for faith-based audiences, has graciously provided five DVDs to be given away to Catholic Exchange readers. Details are provided at the end of…

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The Greatest Love Creates the Greatest Miracle

by Elisabeth Deffner December 9, 2011

Have you experienced the greatest miracle?
If you’ve been to Mass, then you have indeed. The real question is: did you recognize it?
A new 3D animated film, “The Greatest Miracle” (opens nationwide Dec. 9), strives to refresh our understanding…

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