Catholic
Film Club
Don’t get scared away yet!! We aren’t going to be sitting around watching History Channel
documentaries about the Dead Sea Scrolls or anything like that (not that
there’s anything wrong with that. . . :) ).
These films are bona fide good movies from anyone’s point of view that
just happen to promote Catholic morals and values and have a lot to teach
anyone who watches them. Come join us
as we watch God’s message shine in beautiful, sometimes subtle, ways through
the art of film!
Date: First Friday of Every Month (please check back on
this website for any possible changes to
this schedule that may result
from conflicting events)
Time: 8:30pm
Where: Newman basement
Popcorn and soda will be provided!
October 3, 2003: Au Revoir, Les Enfants
A touching and
heartbreaking film about a Catholic school in France harboring two Jewish boys
during World War II. In French with
English subtitles.
Links:
Film Reviews from secular
perspectives
November 7, 2003: A Man for All Seasons
A beautiful Oscar-winning
film (back in the day when it wasn’t a bad thing to be Catholic!) about the
life and martyrdom of Sir Thomas More.
Watch a magnificent portrayal of the character and conscience of this wonderful
saint.
Links:
A Man for All Seasons Study Site
Film Review from a
Catholic perspective
Film Reviews from secular
perspectives
December 5, 2003: It’s a Wonderful Life
I know everyone’s seen it
a million and a half times, but one more won’t hurt, right? And who can beat Jimmy Stewart for the
holidays? Come join us for this
delightful, life-affirming film about finding meaning and purpose even in
desperate times.
Links:
Film Reviews from secular
perspectives
But come on, do we really
need anyone else telling us what a great movie this is? ;)
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For reviews of other
great movies that promote Catholic and Christian values and morals, please visit
the United States Council of Catholic Bishops’ Movie Reviews Site.
To suggest movies for
next semester’s film club, please e-mail Karen anytime!