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This is Hollywood’s glamorized view of Saint Francis of Assisi, the best part of which is the scene in which Francis visits the Sultan of Egypt to to the war between Christians and Muslims. The story begins with the playboy’s conversion to his receiving the stigmata just before his death.
Adapted from two medieval sources, this is a whimsical collection of folk tales centering on St. Francis and some of his followers, including Sr. Clare, all of whom embraced poverty and the helping of the poor.
This lush story of Francis of Assisi covers the first half of his life, from that of a wealthy playboy to that of the friend of the poor who embraced poverty and sought the approval for his order from the pope.
Rated PG-13. Our ratings: V- 2; L- 1; S/N-3 . Running time: 1 hour 34 min. Ah, you are beautiful, my love; ah, you are beautiful; your eyes are doves. Ah, you are beautiful, my beloved, truly lovely. Song of Solomon 1:15-16a Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without …
Rated R. Our ratings: V -5; L -9; S/N -2. Running time: 1 hour 37 min. The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it; for he has founded it on the seas, and established it on the rivers. Psalm 24:1-2 What does it profit …
Rated R. Our ratings: V-7 ; L-5; S/N-1. Running time: 1 hour 58 min. For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. Romans 15:4 Solara asks Eli to read to her from the Book. 2009 Warner …
Rated R. Our Rating: V-2 ; L- 1; S/N-2 . Length: 2 hours 42 min. Some take pride in chariots, and some in horses, but our pride is in the name of the LORD our God. They will collapse and fall, but we shall rise and stand upright. Psalm 20:7-8 Again, the devil took him …
Rated R. Our ratings: V- 3; L- 3; S/N-3. Running time: 1 hour 35 min. A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is careless. Proverbs 14:16 Linda and Chad are the two bumblers who set things in motion in this Coen brothers spy spoof. 2008 …
Rated PG-13 . Our ratings: V- 2; L- 4; S/N-1 . Running time: 1 hour 32 min. I cry to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me. He will send from heaven and save me, he will put to shame those who trample on me. God will send forth his steadfast …
Rated R. Our ratings: V-1 ; L-8; S -7/N-0. Running time: 1 hour 44 min. Happy are those who find wisdom, and those who get understanding, for her income is better than silver, and her revenue better than gold. Proverbs 3:13-14 Alan Bennett (playwright) and Nicholas Hytner (director) bring their acclaimed play to the screen, …