Rose Pacatte

Sr. Rose Pacatte had a chat with GPT-3 to see what artificial intelligence might have to say about religion. The edited conversation even includes an AI-written prayer.

The filmography of Pope Francis extends his teaching and influence across ages, cultures and history and transcend physical borders that people build to reach and transform lives and hearts with the Gospel message.

Martin McDonagh's new film, "The Banshees of Inisherin," highlights the work of grace, death, dark comedy and violence in human relationships.

What is the legacy of "The Godfather"? Is it the many mafia movies that followed? It would seem like there is nothing like a powerful, violent, multigenerational, male-dominated family saga to entertain us.

Review: "Procession" is a human, spiritual and faith journey about crimes that are still to be acknowledged, a too-long process of healing fueled by the hope and longing for acknowledgement, justice and restitution. 

In "Colin in Black & White," Colin Kaepernick uses his narrative to teach us about his life growing up as a biracial boy in America and the historical, cultural, familial and racial realities that shaped him.

Book review: Why do people go to see films about the devil? Giving the Devil His Due: Satan and Cinema fills "a gap in cinema scholarship," given that the evil has appeared in movies since the very beginning.

Movie review: "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" portrays a televangelist who transcends her limitations. "She is not a caricature, nor is she a deep person. But she is a deeply loving person," actress Jessica Chastain tells NCR.

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Movie review: Jennifer Hudson is brilliant as Aretha Franklin in the new film "Respect." In the flash of an eye, the film moves from Franklin's busy, sometimes frenetic outer life to her soulful inner life.

Movie review: Documentary filmmakers Brent Hodge and Chris Kelly set out to chronicle the Clericus Cup, a soccer tournament for seminarians in Rome. But fascinating personal stories "changed the course of the film."

Movie review: "Of Animals and Men", releasing for one night June 22, tells the true story of the Warsaw Zoo and Antonina and Jan Zabinski, a couple who saved the lives of hundreds of Jews amid World War II.

Movie review: The inspiring film "Lady of Guadalupe" is an homage to Our Lady of Guadalupe and to St. Juan Diego, and their place in the cultures of North and Central America especially.

Perspective: The memory of seeing the expanse of the former Temple, the excavations revealing ancient streets where Jesus may have walked, and praying at the Western Wall came to me during the Gospel on Palm Sunday.

TV review: With its derivative storyline — not a criticism — this heartfelt series addresses family, loss, dealing with grief, finding one's purpose in life, and the many kinds of love that make a country song go around.

Movie review: The documentary "Rebel Hearts," which premiered to a sold-out audience at the 2021 virtual Sundance Film Festival, tells the story of the Immaculate Heart of Mary sisters in the Los Angeles Archdiocese.

Review: The biopic "Hillbilly Elegy" offers a powerful look into a poor, white Appalachian family. Amy Adams and an unrecognizable Glenn Close convey struggle and sacrifice through their roles.

Review: The animated film "Soul" may delight some mature viewers but consternate others, especially when it comes to philosophy and theology.

Commentary: "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" premiered on Netflix on Dec. 18. Viola Davis' mesmerizing performance consumes the screen; and Chadwick Boseman as Levee broke my heart.

A Victorian musical with toys, childlike wonder and magic; a transformative visit to the North Pole; a documentary about the people who answer letters to Santa; and a family holiday story under the shadow of U.S. immigration policy — stream these picks and feel uplifted.