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By: The Catholic Post - February 8, 2017 -
Movie Review
Robert De Niro and Danny DeVito star in a scene from the movie "The Comedian." The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. (CNS/Sony Pictures Classics)
By Catholic News Service Mirthless story of an aging insult comic (Robert De Niro) who tries to revive his career and get out from under the burden of being best-known for his role in a catchphrase-laden 1980s sitcom. But his anger issues get in the way both at work and in his relationships (most significantly […]
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By: The Catholic Post - February 8, 2017 -
Movie Review
Sunny Pawar and Deepti Naval star in a scene from the movie "Lion." The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. (CNS/The Weinstein Company)
By Catholic News Service The incredible true story of Saroo Brierley (Dev Patel) and his 20-year odyssey to locate his birth mother (Priyanka Bose) in India, is retold in this uplifting and emotional film, directed by Garth Davis. As a 5-year-old boy, Saroo (Sunny Pawar) falls asleep in a boxcar and is transported 1,500 kilometers […]
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By: The Catholic Post - February 8, 2017 -
Uncategorized
Art of Faith, Jill Rodts, Rock Island, sacred art show
ROCK ISLAND — The Sixth Annual Art of Faith sacred art show and sale is ready to receive visitors this Saturday, Feb. 18, and Sunday, Feb. 19, in Farrell Hall at St. Pius X Church, 2901 24th St. The theme is “Contemplating the Holy Face of God.” The artwork that will be shown from 2 […]
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By: The Catholic Post - February 8, 2017 -
News Article
film, Ignatius of Loyola, Marsha Kampfl, movie
Two screenings of the new feature film “Ignatius of Loyola” have been scheduled in Peoria with proceeds benefiting the Diocese of Peoria’s seminarian program. The film will be shown on consecutive Sundays, March 5 and March 12, at 1:30 p.m. at Landmark Cinemas, 3225 N. Dries Lane. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in […]
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By: The Catholic Post - February 8, 2017 -
Living the Word
Father R. Michael Schaab
By Father R. Michael Schaab Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Feb. 12 Sirach 15:15-20; Psalm 119:1-2,4-5,17-18,33-34; 1 Corinthians 2:6-10; Matthew 5:17-37 Early in life we are taught that we employ both our intellect and our will in making decisions. With our intellect we are able to know right from wrong, and with our will we can freely […]
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By: The Catholic Post - February 3, 2017 -
Movie Review
Britt Robertson and Asa Butterfield star in a scene from the movie "The Space Between Us." The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. (CNS/STX Entertainment)
By Catholic News Service Moral blemishes mar this science fiction-tinged romance, making it unsuitable for youngsters and teens. Dramatically, director Peter Chelsom and screenwriter Allan Loeb waste a promising premise as they imagine the life story of the first human (Asa Butterfield) born on Mars. The product of an unplanned pregnancy, the lad’s existence is […]
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By: The Catholic Post - February 3, 2017 -
Movie Review
Matilda Lutz stars in a scene from the movie "Rings." The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. (CNS/Paramount Pictures)
By Catholic News Service Third film in an American horror franchise based on a 1998 Japanese feature. The series concerns a spooky black-and-white video, viewers of which are doomed to die seven days after watching it — unless they pass the curse on by exposing someone else to the images. Director F. Javier Gutierrez and […]
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By: The Catholic Post - January 27, 2017 -
Movie Review
William Levy stars in a scene from the movie "Resident Evil: The Final Chapter." The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. (CNS/Sony)
By Catholic News Service This sixth and presumably last installment in a series of video game-based films that began in 2002 follows the lead of its predecessors by keeping its connection to the console on open display. So it’s ideal for those who like their zombies and shootouts served up with a minimum of story […]
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By: The Catholic Post - January 27, 2017 -
Movie Review
Matthew McConaughey and Edgar Ramirez star in a scene from the movie "Gold." The Catholic News Service classification is L -- limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling. (CNS/Weinstein)
By Catholic News Service A strong performance from Matthew McConaughey fails to dispel the sour taste of this loosely fact-based story, set in the 1980s, about the zigzagging fortunes of the scrappy Nevada prospector he plays. Joining forces with a more sophisticated geologist (Edgar Ramirez), the miner braves the jungles of Indonesia to claim the […]
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By: The Catholic Post - January 27, 2017 -
Movie Review
By Catholic News Service The parable of the prodigal son gets a soapy Hollywood treatment in this faith-based comedy-drama, directed by Dallas Jenkins. A washed-up former child star (Brett Dalton) lands in trouble in his hometown, moves back in with his estranged father (Neil Flynn), and must complete 200 hours of community service at a […]
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