
Discussions of great movies from a Catholic perspective, exploring the Vatican film list and beyond. Hosted by Thomas V. Mirus and actor James T. Majewski, with special guests. Vatican film list episodes are labeled as Season 1. A production of CatholicCulture.org.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 130 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityArtsReligion & Spirituality | |||

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Again and again, I have found such nourishment from these discussions. I’ve also learned of films I may not have otherwise, and several of these have become new favorites. Thank you so much for this, and please keep up the good work.
By some margin my favorite film podcast. The conversations are engaged and knowledgeable without being overly academic (except when they need to lean that way, as when discussing the Church’s response to early cinema — but even then they have discussions with an actual practicing filmmaker who’s interested in the art of cinema). I’m not even a Catholic and I find great value in every episode. What a pleasant surprise for me to find a podcast from a different worldview — not only does this show h... more
They defend the confederacy more than they defend even slightly challenging scenes/ directors. One of the hosts always watches these with groups of friends and laughs through the entirety? Very weird for a film podcast. The guests are always excellent, but they often end up in the role of informing the hosts what they missed, or why these films are important in both the Catholic canon and film history in general. I keep listening though, so I’ll give them 4 stars
Man, I’m not the type to lend an ear to ANY podcast or show where people that aren’t my friends and I are discussing art of any kind, but I found this show from an accidental Google search for Andrei Tarkovsky and I'm grateful to God for guiding me towards this show! These two are intelligent and as a Catholic man myself, I'm very happy that the bias overall is in favor of our Lord and I appreciate lens being adjusted for those of us whom love film and our Blessed Lord. I really wish more of sec... more
Love the podcast! Would love for you guys to cover Martin Scorsese’s “Silence” with Andrew Garfield, Liam Neeson and Adam Driver
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This audio series presents thoughtful discussions on significant films analyzed through a Catholic lens, often referencing the Vatican film list. Each episode invites listeners to explore complex themes such as morality, human dignity, and the intersection of faith and artistry. Topics range from historical films like "Children of Men" to classic cinema, with detailed discussions that assess the moral implications and artistic merits of each work. The engaging dialogue between the hosts not only provides insights into film critique but also illustrates how these narratives resonate within a theological framework, making it an enriching experience for both film enthusiasts and those interested in Catholic culture.
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