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A press conference opens this film. Dr. Ming Wang has just performed another ground-breaking eye surgery. However, he is a humble man for one so gifted, and so he does not seem to bask in the acclaim his surgical skill has brought to him. As we will see, the film stresses the importance, of perseverance, …
Director Michael Mohel combines horror with religion in this tale of twisted religious fanaticism joined with male chauvinism. It is so bloody that potential viewers need to steel themselves as the climax looms ahead. Postulant nun Cecilia ( Sydney Sweeney), just off the plane at Rome, is delayed by two leering customs officers who state …
With little fanfare this inspiring film opened in our theaters midway into Women’s History Month, but it is even more timely—and significant– for another reason. It is probably the best defense of immigrants that you will see in this or any year. Although the name Mother Cabrini is well known because she became the first …
A sad but true story of how innocent Danish children become victims of war courtesy of “friendly” bombers during WW 2.
The true story of the 17th century Mexican poet/nun Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz who ran afoul of the archbishop because of her writings championing the rights of women & popular plays regarded as too sexual.
A nun risks upsetting her colleagues, her family, & parents of two dead lovers by becoming the spiritual counselor to the vain man who raped & killed them.
A fascinating 5-star film by Polish filmmaker Pawel Pawlikowski explores faith and the complex history of eastern Europe. Click the title to read my entire review.
Rated PG. Running time: 1 hour 59 min. Our content rating: V-1; L-1; S/–2. Our star rating (1-5): 4 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and …
The story of how the visionary nun Hildegard of Bingen rose to head a convent during the Middle Ages and stand up to her male opponents, even daring to criticizing the pope.