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Book Review Pub. 2020 by University of Illinois Press, 286+ pages. B&W illus. Lydia R. Hamessley’s Unlikely Angel: The Songs of Dolly Parton is just what its title indicates, a thorough study of many of the singer’s 3000 songs. Those wanting a full biography of their idol can look elsewhere—and yet because of the personal …
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I have just finished reading 2 books that expose the poison of racism, one very graphically, and the other in the lofty prose of the essay (but just as forcefully)–COMING OF AGE IN MISSISSIPPI and LONG TIME COMING: Reckoning with Race in America. Both …
r This morning (Monday, Jan. 12) I was privileged to be part of a group of 7 film reviewers who met via Zoom with Paul Greenglass, director of the new Tom Hanks film NEWS OF THE WORLD. Look in on us on YouTube by clicking this. I think you’ll enjoy the film even more if …
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Last night I did something I’ve almost never done–walked away from a Tubi film CUP OF CHEER after just 6 minutes and 40 seconds. I have been tempted to do this a few times, but usually stay with the movie in the hope that the film will improve. However, when an ad came on about …
Conducted on September 25, 2020 After exchanging greetings, I began our conversation by my giving a background on Visual Parables and explaining my approach to film and VP’s interfaith readership. As with my other transcriptions, there are short gaps, marked by a series of periods, where my poor hearing prevented me from understanding a word, …
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by Paulette Meier Paulette Meier’s CD will be treasured by those seeking wisdom set to hauntingly beautiful music. Long-time teacher/peace activist, this singer/songwriter has assembled 21 songs designed to help one find peace and harmony within and without. In her six-minute YouTube statement she divides her songs into four major topics, Centering; Experience; Communion; and Outward …
I just received word that the film reviewed elsewhere on this site ALL IN: The Fight for Democracy will be available for free in two days–Sept. 22. Below is part of the announcement sent to me. There’s not much time, so spread the word right away. Tonight I’ll work on the discussion questions that will …
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Before watching the film Ruby Bridges I knew the name and that the little girl inspired the famous Norman Rockwell painting “The Problem We All Live With.” The title of the artist’s painting is from the perspective of a white man: this movie is from the perspective of the little girl who suffered and persevered …
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Presbyterian pastor, film critic Edward McNulty recommends seeing or re-visiting these thoughtful films by Mike Ferguson | Presbyterian News Service The Rev. Dr. Edward McNulty has compiled a list of 10 thoughtful films that deal with the sin of structural racism. LOUISVILLE — The Rev. Dr. Edward McNulty, a Presbyterian pastor and film critic, has …
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Originally posted a year ago, I am bringing up from the archives. Here are several films worth watching during the upcoming anniversary of the attack on the Twin Towers. Click on the title to see my longer reviews. Note that since I put this together several years ago, I’ve added two films at the end. …