tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post4897261780754281663..comments2023-10-07T09:34:47.507-05:00Comments on Aggie Catholics: Top 50 "Catholic-Themed" MoviesMarcelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18121158394600137195noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-68957048428104778732012-02-11T14:40:47.313-06:002012-02-11T14:40:47.313-06:00I would add "The Way" (2010) Starring Ma...I would add "The Way" (2010) Starring Martin Sheen and directed by Emilio Estevez. A beautiful and inspiring film about a Father carrying his sons ashes on the road to Santiago de Compostella.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-61835301045586688112010-08-02T14:55:41.440-05:002010-08-02T14:55:41.440-05:00I love it. So many great movies in your list and t...I love it. So many great movies in your list and those listed in the comments. May I add one more?<br /><br />The Quiet Man, with John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara.<br /><br />Wait, make it two: I Am David (2003) with Jim Caviezel and Ben Tibber. Terrific film!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-58267310822038807862010-06-04T09:54:26.831-05:002010-06-04T09:54:26.831-05:00I'm glad to see the dark knight made it. It ma...I'm glad to see the dark knight made it. It may have been violent but that's because of the joker, who is there breaking every rule while batman upholds the rules, including "thou shalt not kill/murder". Pushed to the extreme, batman's virtues and ideals are put to the test and he comes out ahead. To me, that was the real power of the movie (even though, admittedly, the special effects were good).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-45503960227169765992010-06-03T17:05:11.861-05:002010-06-03T17:05:11.861-05:00I agree with twofreebirds about "Children of ...I agree with twofreebirds about "Children of Men". I think it's a very important movie for Catholics or anyone in the culture of life to watch. There is a culture where fertility has been lost eighteen years prior and there is no hope in the world. The government is trying to cajole the elderly to commit suicide by shipping them unasked for home suicide kits. <br /><br />CoM is one of a few, good, unintentionally-prolife movies I've seen, including Gattaca and The Island.stceolfrithtxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04369240659677103435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-56221497215520991462010-06-03T16:57:03.254-05:002010-06-03T16:57:03.254-05:00Marcel,
Yes, I highly recommend Molokai! A funny ...Marcel,<br />Yes, I highly recommend Molokai! A funny thing happened when I watched it with my parents. I was amazed and very touched and my parents saw it as good, but nothing special. St. Damien's passion for saving these souls produces a strong reaction in me now just thinking about it. <br /><br />When he "suffered the children to come to him" even though they were infected, it was beautiful...he cared for those people's souls more than his own physical well-being.<br /><br />A similar thing happened when I watched the recent "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" with my brother. I was agog at the beauty of the Catholic symbolism and he didn't know what the Christian hype was about, didn't see it in the film.<br /><br />C.S. Lewis said, "I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else." I think when you view these films while possessing a Catholic sensibility, you SEE so much more.stceolfrithtxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04369240659677103435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-81288759033233280592010-06-03T10:36:00.328-05:002010-06-03T10:36:00.328-05:00Monsters, Inc.--the story of how kindness, love, a...Monsters, Inc.--the story of how kindness, love, and laughter are many times more powerful then meanness and evilAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-73896403725848364742010-06-03T09:44:40.458-05:002010-06-03T09:44:40.458-05:00Pooh - the Dark Knight is an allegory of good vs. ...Pooh - the Dark Knight is an allegory of good vs. evil. The joker is portrayed as fully corrupt and is a figure of the devil. Most others in the film are still good, though fallen, broken, and imperfect. There is hope throughout that good will win the day. Wayne even understands that the city needs a real hero, not just batman.<br /><br />Twofreebirds - Children of Men should have made the list. I forgot about it.Marcelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18121158394600137195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-57523718056811755732010-06-03T04:27:52.098-05:002010-06-03T04:27:52.098-05:00the dark knight???? how on earth is that a good c...the dark knight???? how on earth is that a good catholic movie??? gimme a break. the main theme runs counter to everything Jesus preached, no forgiveness, having to be merciless at times, it espouses a lot of the American Neo-Conservative principles, which are anything BUT Christ-like.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12133801346902804350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-46267018700082227562010-06-02T23:30:31.768-05:002010-06-02T23:30:31.768-05:00Jesus of Nazareth is heretical (he changes the wor...Jesus of Nazareth is heretical (he changes the word's of institution and other issues).<br /> <br />Would add Becket, Bella, Brideshead Revisted (not the remake) and Rudy.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18075038419704211364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-5328254167461504352010-06-02T18:52:27.281-05:002010-06-02T18:52:27.281-05:00I'm glad you included "Juno" --- the...I'm glad you included "Juno" --- the first time I saw it, I was struck by the yearning for a civilization of love in an explicitly non-Christian world (there's a quick shot of her locker in which there's a sticker that has the Cross x-ed out, like "no Christianity here"). <br /><br />In that same vein, I would submit that "Children of Men" deserves attention from the Catholic viewing public: while the movie decidedly avoids authentic Christianity (there's mention of a few cult-ish sects), the portrayal of a world without babies is terrifying and utterly meaningless. Without trying, it forces the viewer to consider what many would say would be just punishment by God for the selfishness of contraception, abortion, and a life centered on pursuit of the pleasures of the Self.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-31941734581293151912010-06-02T16:07:12.969-05:002010-06-02T16:07:12.969-05:00Amazing Grace?Amazing Grace?Truthseeker23https://www.blogger.com/profile/05284268406376559210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-58074699694956058242010-06-02T13:01:59.090-05:002010-06-02T13:01:59.090-05:00From a reader email.
Sorry, not a question.... BUT...From a reader email.<br />Sorry, not a question.... BUT I had to recommend a few "redeeming" movies. You won't let me leave a comment. :( (I don't have a "profile?")<br /> <br />"Magnolia" "The Claim" "About a Boy"<br /> <br />Contain obscene language/situations, but not gratuitous.<br /> <br />Hope you like them,<br />JeanneMarcelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18121158394600137195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-75692956138625722192010-06-02T09:41:57.650-05:002010-06-02T09:41:57.650-05:00Fr. Eric - Groundhog Day is on the list.Fr. Eric - Groundhog Day is on the list.Marcelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18121158394600137195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-73321857638316788202010-06-02T09:40:20.584-05:002010-06-02T09:40:20.584-05:00we must include Hitchcock classics: Rope, and I Co...we must include Hitchcock classics: Rope, and I Confess. John Wayne in Stagecoach; Little Flowers of St. Francis by Rossellini in 1950; recent production called St. Anthony of Padua; Groundhog Day which I used to teach in morality class.Fr. Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02826324313955545759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-8357491116476796842010-06-02T09:18:15.435-05:002010-06-02T09:18:15.435-05:00Pivot - In SR there is hope, but hope in what? Imp...Pivot - In SR there is hope, but hope in what? Implicitly, it can be argued, the hope is in a higher power, but it can also be interpreted as something very different. Hope could be seen as living outside the prison.<br /><br />The same can be said for other themes in the movie. Freedom is defined as being in control of your own decisions, which is certainly a better definition than what most movies have, but incomplete.<br /><br />There are other problems as well, but no major ones. This is why I believe it is one of the best films ever made, but still flawed.Marcelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18121158394600137195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-35696269944999102032010-06-01T22:48:31.296-05:002010-06-01T22:48:31.296-05:00"Millions"
An excellent movie, and defi..."Millions"<br /><br />An excellent movie, and definately Catholic in nature. <br />Except for one part which should be passed over if children are watching, it is a very good family movie.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00368256274533404707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-23743350419322486372010-06-01T22:01:22.935-05:002010-06-01T22:01:22.935-05:00Ultimate destiny is a very broad concept. Could yo...Ultimate destiny is a very broad concept. Could you specify where the correlation is, for you? Is the issue that Andy starts his new life with ill-gotten gain? If so, I could agree with you there. But other than that, I'm having a hard time seeing it. Thanks for the reply, and thanks in advance for another if you would.Unwobbling Pivothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01719367425303814829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-78716360987549896042010-06-01T19:33:26.826-05:002010-06-01T19:33:26.826-05:00I believe it to be flawed in some aspects of under...I believe it to be flawed in some aspects of understanding human dignity. They get some things correct, including the desire for beauty, freedom, etc. But, they get some things wrong, including our ultimate destiny.Marcelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18121158394600137195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-59089064798370109782010-06-01T19:28:11.114-05:002010-06-01T19:28:11.114-05:00Very strong list!
I am curious about your comment...Very strong list!<br /><br />I am curious about your comment about the flawed parts of Shawshank. Please explain.<br /><br />Are you familiar with Saint Ralph? Not for small children, but otherwise a good one. I also thought Doubt was a worthy movie.Unwobbling Pivothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01719367425303814829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-68976874457684352132010-06-01T18:56:39.428-05:002010-06-01T18:56:39.428-05:00What about the movie about Pope John Paul II with ...What about the movie about Pope John Paul II with Jon Voight?guardianangelsofeducationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01148575014650665737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-6147288304703346832010-06-01T14:46:10.998-05:002010-06-01T14:46:10.998-05:00FYI - you would probably get more flies with some ...FYI - you would probably get more flies with some honey rather than the vinegar of "Any serious list..."Marcelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18121158394600137195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-83709510793203600732010-06-01T14:25:42.841-05:002010-06-01T14:25:42.841-05:00Any serious list would have to include Visconti...Any serious list would have to include Visconti's 1963 movie "The Leopard", starring Burt Lancaster, Claudia Cardinale and Alain Delon. The book it is based on - "Il Gattopardo" by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa would be a strong contender for your Catholic books list too (though not as strong as Manzoni's "I Promessi Sposi")WillBoundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13453073817422831663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-3026445986907441192010-06-01T14:00:10.816-05:002010-06-01T14:00:10.816-05:00Jean de Florette & Manon des Sources -- two mo...Jean de Florette & Manon des Sources -- two movies; greedy land grabber finds redemption; Lourdes-like miracle<br /><br />Toy Story I & II -- characters find redemption, meaning and enlightenment (freedom from delusions) in picaresque adventure, quest, and self-sacrifice for one's friends, redeem others from bondage to cruel masters.<br /><br />Patton -- the power of prayerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-51147384010597927062010-06-01T13:43:34.236-05:002010-06-01T13:43:34.236-05:00Dan - they are not in order of a ranking.Dan - they are not in order of a ranking.Marcelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18121158394600137195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-47147995168929312432010-06-01T13:19:23.437-05:002010-06-01T13:19:23.437-05:00Two additions: Hitchcock's "I Confess&quo...Two additions: Hitchcock's "I Confess"in which a priest who learns the identity of a murderer through confession himself becomes a suspect ; and "The Trouble with Angels" extremely mischievous freshman at Catholic girls' boarding school experiences conversion and chooses religious vocation due to the inspiring devotion and sacrifice of the teaching nuns and mother superior.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07953424893458258431noreply@blogger.com