
For everyone
I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
Prince of Egypt – The story of the deliverance of the enslaved Jewish people from Egypt, led by Moses. Animated. Amazon Prime, AppleTV
The Emperor’s New Groove – The emperor learns that vanity and riches don’t last, and pleasure only has meaning if you share it with others. Disney+, Amazon Prime, AppleTV
Mulan – About the doing the right thing and loving your family. Animated. Disney+
Beauty and the Beast – Belle must serve what people are calling a “monster” but learns not to judge by outward appearances and that it’s who we are on the inside that counts. Animated. Disney+
Up – No matter how old you are, you can always grow and change as a person. Animated. Disney+
For teens, young adults, and adults
For as the heavens are high above the earth, so is his mercy great upon those who fear him. As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our sins from us. Psalm 103:11-12
And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13
Whale Rider – A young teen Maori girl realizes her inner strength when she is rejected by her grandfather who must embrace humility to change for the good of his family and the people. Amazon Prime, AppleTV
A Week Away – A troubled teen boy is sent to a summer camp with a twist in this musical about really growing up and making good choices that can change a life.
Juno – A teen girl becomes pregnant and must rely on her parents to help her do the right thing. Prime Video, AppleTV
Remember the Titans – When an all-white high school in Virginia was forced to integrate with a black high school in 1971, the new football team finds a way to move forward together. Based on a true story. YouTube, AppleTV
Mulan – This live-action version about a young woman who avoids marriage and takes her father’s place in battle, is about family and following your call to be the person you are meant to be. Disney+
For young adults 16+ and adults
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
Matthew 5:16
For as the heavens are high above the earth, so is his mercy great upon those who fear him. As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our sins from us. Psalm 103:11-12
CODA – A coming-of-age story about a “child of deaf adults” who is a senior in high school and must discern between leaving her family that she believes is dependent on her and going to music school. It is a journey of growth for the entire family. AppleTV
Francesco – A vibrant documentary that showcases Pope Francis’s life and his love and concern for the poor and marginalized of society as he travels the world. Discovery +
The Shawshank Redemption – A man wrongly convicted for the murder of his wife and her lover and forms lasting friendships in prison. He endures great suffering and still finds beauty and hope for himself and others. Peacock
Dead Man Walking – A Catholic nun becomes the spiritual guide for a man on death row for the killing of a young couple that he denies until he accepts the grace to admit his crimes and ask forgiveness. Based on a true story. Hulu
Just Mercy – Brian Stevenson, a lawyer in Alabama who dedicated his life to getting innocent people off death row, beginning with Walter McMillan who is bitter and has lost hope. HBOMax
Sr. Rose at the Movies
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If you love movies, television and music and want a deeper understanding of media in general – AND have a cool Catholic nun explain it all – then this episode is for you! Join us as Sister Rose shares surprising insights about media, how to navigate it and what’s hot and what’s not with the Academy Awards this year. You don’t want to miss it.
Our guest, Sister Rose Pacatte, is a lecturer, author and media literacy expert. In this episode we explore the crossroads of media literacy, humanity, and several controversial topics. Sister Rose, a member of the Daughters of Saint Paul and founder of the Pauline Center for Media Studies in Los Angeles, is a well-regarded film reviewer and a “tomatometer-approved critic” on the popular website, Rotten Tomatoes. She is an award-winning film journalist and author, or co-author, of 15 titles on film, film and Scripture, and media literacy education. Some of her books include Martin Sheen: Pilgrim on the Way and Lights, Camera, Faith!: A Movie Lectionary Guide to Scripture.
Her educational journey is impressive. Sister Rose earned a Master of Education in media studies from the University of London’s Institute of Education and a doctorate in ministry from the Graduate Theological Foundation. Her doctoral project was an undergraduate film textbook entitled To Seek God’s Face: Theological Approaches to Film.
Sister Rose is a resident film critic for the St. Anthony Messenger and for the National Catholic Reporter. She reviews mainstream, independent, and faith-based titles. She also writes the blog “Sister Rose at the Movies” on the Patheos website. She has sat on ecumencial juries at the Berlin, Locarno, and Cannes film festivals, as well as on the SIGNIS independent jury in Venice. In 2015, she presented the inaugural “Redeemer” award at the Razzies parody award show. In 2016, Sister Rose hosted a series of classic films on Turner Classic Movies that were originally condemned by the National Legion of Decency.