In “A Hidden Life,” Terrence Malick reveals to us an icon of Christ in the conscientious objector Franz Jägerstätter as he opposes serving in the Nazi military.
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Religion & Love in “If Beale Street Could Talk”
Unplanned pregnancy. Family reactions. This Oscar-worthy movie looks at the gray areas of life.
Disney Princesses: How Far They’ve Come!
In his debut piece for TJP, Disney fanatic Alfonso Pizano, SJ, wonders how Moana of Motunui might be changing what it means to be a “Disney Princess.”
From #OscarsSoWhite to “Green Book”: Lessons for the Catholic Church
After backlash at the Oscars, this year’s Academy Awards featured diversity in presenter, nominees, and winners. Meanwhile, the Catholic Church held a historic summit at the Vatican on the sex abuse crisis. Are these signs of real change?
Just Looking at You
Chris Williams, SJ, takes some time to take a look at the eyes of a friend.
What We Should Remember About Moonlight from Last Night
Lucas Sharma, S.J. explains why Moonlight winning Best Picture is actually a bigger deal than that announcement mix-up.
The Making of “Silence,” part II
James Martin, SJ shares behind-the-scenes insights from his role as consultant for Martin Scorsese’s highly anticipated new film “Silence.”
The Making of “Silence,” part I
James Martin, SJ shares behind-the-scenes insights from his role as consultant for Martin Scorsese’s highly anticipated new film “Silence.”
Grief and Illusion in Marvel’s “WandaVision”
How does the Marvel miniseries “WandaVision” help us explore grief?
Review: The Two Popes
Netflix provides an entertaining, yet flawed, imagined encounter between Pope Francis and Pope Benedict. Its ultimate message? Perhaps reconciliation of the differences between people is really possible.