Comments for Heroic Priests & Radiant Nuns at http://www.thecatholicthing.org , comment 1 to 36 out of 20 comments http://www.thecatholicthing.org Tue, 21 May 2013 04:15:01 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/heroic-priests-a-radiant-nuns.html#comment-5881 the first movie i would show any non-catholic is 'the nativity.' its very well done and most importantly doctrinally correct....and leaves the viewer with an understanding of the first mysteries...the annunciation, visitation, nativity....and Mary's role in salvation. - brendan Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:52:55 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/heroic-priests-a-radiant-nuns.html#comment-3052 First off, to Tracy, the film is called "The Shoes of the Fisherman", and it's a GREAT movie, I have it on dvd. But that film does not meet the very narow requirements, seeing as how its about the Vatican and world politics, not about America that much at all. Secondly, some of the greatest 'catholic' movies of all time are not about americans, so it's sad that this list will always be missing those films. - Aeneas Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:07:09 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/heroic-priests-a-radiant-nuns.html#comment-2786 Although not an American movie, I'd strongly recommend the English movie "Millions." It is by the same guy who directed Slum Dog Millionaire. Great movie about a boy grieving for his mother in a very unique way. His visions of (and conversations with) various saints are priceless! Roger Ebert named it one of his "ten best" in 2005. Search his site for a nice review. - Joe Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:43:33 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/heroic-priests-a-radiant-nuns.html#comment-2645 Thanks for the correction - of course it was Kazan with OTW... Point taken re: The Passion of the Christ - doesn't fit the category, given the criteria. An afterthought, not necessarily great, but certainly as an honorable mention: The Exorcism of Emily Rose. - Rev. Mark Reilly Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:54:20 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/heroic-priests-a-radiant-nuns.html#comment-2630 On The Waterfront is a good choice (and by the way it was directed by Elia Kazan), but--personally--I've always found it a bit hectoring. And Gibson's Passion, powerful as it is, isn't a depiction of Catholicism at all (being pre-Church in setting), let alone of American Catholicism.-Brad - Brad Miner Fri, 21 Aug 2009 06:52:00 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/heroic-priests-a-radiant-nuns.html#comment-2629 "On The Waterfront" - Malden's portrayal of the priest and Frank Capra's (I think) direction would certainly put it in the category of a great American "Catholic" film. "The Passion of the Christ" - with its apparent conformity to the traditional 14 Stations of the Cross popularized by St. Alphonsus Ligourii, as well as the Eucharistic and Marian sympathies would make it a powerful entry. (Director Gibson's personal problems of late are irrelevant to the choice . . .) - Rev. Mark Reilly Fri, 21 Aug 2009 06:46:05 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/heroic-priests-a-radiant-nuns.html#comment-2599 I thought the priest in Gran Torino was fairly solid and the Dirty Harry meets Jesus Christ theme pretty compelling. Korrektiv and Transcendental Musings compiled a list of 52 movies, one per week, for the Year of the Priest. - Rufus McCain Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:55:39 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/heroic-priests-a-radiant-nuns.html#comment-2596 "Return to Me" is definitely a great choice. - David Deavel Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:57:59 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/heroic-priests-a-radiant-nuns.html#comment-2593 We've been trying to start a Catholic Film club in Dublin, Ireland and having great debates as to what constitutes a "Catholic Film". Some of you might be interested too in the Fraternity of St Genesius dedicated to praying for actors and those involved in the industry. We're celebrating the saints novena at the moment and there's a great on-line novena at the site - my wife's the webmistress. - Christopher Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:18:48 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/heroic-priests-a-radiant-nuns.html#comment-2589 Thomas,I didn't have time to say it earlier, but that was my biggest objection to Grand Torino, it was about a hop and a skip away from Seven Pounds. - Achilles Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:05:42 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/heroic-priests-a-radiant-nuns.html#comment-2588 I found the priest in Gran Torino to be rather pathetic as seemingly intended. The homily he gives after he learns from Clint was pure cliche. There were aspects of the movie I liked in their obvious Christ like parallels. But it was a bit heavy handed in that regard, especially the planned suicide. More compelling than his previous movie on euthanasia, but similar themes. - Jeff MIller Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:05:22 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/heroic-priests-a-radiant-nuns.html#comment-2587 Otto Preminger's The Cardinal is a glitzy failure. Tom Tryon was horribly miscast since the flagrantly homosexual actor wasn't even remotely convincing as a man torn in two by love of a beautiful woman. (Montgomery Clift was better in I Confess but wasn't faced with trying to portray the same kind of role.) It also had to squeeze in every problem possible--Father Fermoyle fights Southern Racists! Father Fermoyle fights Nazis! Father Fermoyle fights Vatican Indifference! - David Deavel Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:04:55 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/heroic-priests-a-radiant-nuns.html#comment-2586 Where is the movie "Return to Me"? Corny,maybe, but what a great assorted group of American working class Catholics. A movie to make you smile! - nan Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:03:43 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/heroic-priests-a-radiant-nuns.html#comment-2585 Wouldn't it be inspiriing to have a Catholic movie about a religious brother? Seems they are off all of our radar screens. - Mark Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:58:12 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/heroic-priests-a-radiant-nuns.html#comment-2583 Doesn't the hero in Gran Torino virtually commit suicide? He reaches for his lighter, knowing that the gansters will think it's a gun so that they will kill him and get arrested. Is that justifiable suicide? At least the priest in that film did not, like the one in Million Dollar Baby, say that anyone who attends Mass daily has something he connot forgive himself for. Clint has much to make up for for that film alone. How dare I be judgemental! - Thomas C. Coleman, Jr. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:22:30 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/heroic-priests-a-radiant-nuns.html#comment-2582 Constantine? Re-watched it the other day and the issues are very Catholic to my mind and not in a mocking way like most of the bigger Hollywood movies. Also one of the 2 I would consider Keanu's acting passible. - Caite Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:21:48 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/heroic-priests-a-radiant-nuns.html#comment-2581 Chris: You are absolutely right. For some reason I think I had The Keys of the Kingdom in mind as I typed. Thanks for the correction, which is certainly not a nitpick. I've made the change in the body of the article. -Brad - Brad Miner Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:10:36 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/heroic-priests-a-radiant-nuns.html#comment-2580 Ford's renditiong of Graham Greene's The Power and the Glory, starred Henry Fonda as the "whisky priest", not Gregory Peck. I'm not trying to nit-pick here, only to save some confusion for anyone who, like me ,is now trying to track down the movie version of one of 20th century Catholic literature's best novels. - Chris Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:51:12 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/heroic-priests-a-radiant-nuns.html#comment-2579 I too am troubled by Gran Torino being on the top ten list? It seems to me we have to squeeze many elements into tight places to call it Catholic. - Achilles Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:49:14 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/heroic-priests-a-radiant-nuns.html#comment-2577 In light of some of the comments, perhaps a Catholic Thing could entertain a discussion or analysis of Gran Torino. The redemptive aspect. The sacramental nature of the film. And, even, an evaluation and judgment on the strong language. Does it serve a legitimate purpose? - W. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:43:30 +0100