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Any recommendation? Thank you 
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It really depends on what you consider to be a good movie. If you were to say that you like films by Michael Bay than we have no common ground. 
Kidding aside, check out Decent Films by Steven D. Greydanus. He is a member of the New York Film Critics Circle and a permanent deacon in the Catholic Archdiocese of Newark. He has degrees in media arts, theology and religious studies and makes the occasional appearance on the Catholic Answers radio show.
What I like about his critiques is that he rates movies on Artistic/Entertainment value as well as moral and spiritual value and age appropriateness. I find it to be a valuable reference from a Christian perspective if one is looking to discern what to watch.
Kidding aside, check out Decent Films by Steven D. Greydanus. He is a member of the New York Film Critics Circle and a permanent deacon in the Catholic Archdiocese of Newark. He has degrees in media arts, theology and religious studies and makes the occasional appearance on the Catholic Answers radio show.
What I like about his critiques is that he rates movies on Artistic/Entertainment value as well as moral and spiritual value and age appropriateness. I find it to be a valuable reference from a Christian perspective if one is looking to discern what to watch.
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Paul, Apostle of Christ.Any recommendation? Thank you
I saw this in April . Donāt be put off by the title .Any recommendation? Thank you
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I have a 14 year old son, so what I have enjoyed will be skewed by what I actually get to see.
Black Panther was wonderful ā action packed, but also thought-provoking (to what extent do we risk our sense of security to help others?)
Solo: A Star Wars Story was a lot of fun, though not a particularly interesting film outside of being part of the Star Wars franchise.
Incredibles 2 was excellent fun, and Iād like to see it again.
Avengers: Infinity War ā¦ well, donāt bother unless youāre a Marvel fan and have seen most of the 18 movies that lead up to this. There are a ton of inside jokes, and you really need to already know the characters before seeing this movie. As a film, it was exactly what it said it was ā a Marvel superhero film for Marvel fans. I liked it, but Marvel films are our brain candy around here.
Coco, although that was released last fall, it is a beautiful film with a beautiful message about family.
At some point, I may go back to watching films that grownups are supposed to watch, but I detest films with āangst.ā I may just stick with fan films and āfamilyā movies.
Black Panther was wonderful ā action packed, but also thought-provoking (to what extent do we risk our sense of security to help others?)
Solo: A Star Wars Story was a lot of fun, though not a particularly interesting film outside of being part of the Star Wars franchise.
Incredibles 2 was excellent fun, and Iād like to see it again.
Avengers: Infinity War ā¦ well, donāt bother unless youāre a Marvel fan and have seen most of the 18 movies that lead up to this. There are a ton of inside jokes, and you really need to already know the characters before seeing this movie. As a film, it was exactly what it said it was ā a Marvel superhero film for Marvel fans. I liked it, but Marvel films are our brain candy around here.
Coco, although that was released last fall, it is a beautiful film with a beautiful message about family.
At some point, I may go back to watching films that grownups are supposed to watch, but I detest films with āangst.ā I may just stick with fan films and āfamilyā movies.
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I still have yet to see Coco. I must be going loco.
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michaelArc
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There is also Pope Francis: Man of His Word. Itās a recent release in theatres.
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UpUpAndAway
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I read the book in 2008 when it was newly published and found it enjoyable. Didnāt know theyād made it into a film. Iām not a film person (much prefer live theatre) but I could be persuaded to give this a shot. Thanks :+1:t3:
I hope they release it in Belgium so I can see it in its original language. Itās playing in France right now, but films here are almost always dubbed
I hope they release it in Belgium so I can see it in its original language. Itās playing in France right now, but films here are almost always dubbed
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I hope you get the chance to see it . Iām sure youāll enjoy it .I read the book in 2008 when it was newly published and found it enjoyable. Didnāt know theyād made it into a film. Iām not a film person (much prefer live theatre) but I could be persuaded to give this a shot. Thanks :+1:t3:
I hope they release it in Belgium so I can see it in its original language. Itās playing in France right now, but films here are almost always dubbed
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UpUpAndAway
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Actually, Iām going on Tuesday. The cinema in town is, unusually, showing it in original version. 
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Coco is on Netflix now, if you have that.
Please let us know how you find it @UpUpAndAway .Actually, Iām going on Tuesday. The cinema in town is, unusually, showing it in original version.
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UpUpAndAway
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(Reminder: Iām not a film person so I tend to be more critical than others when speaking on the subject)
It was all right. The historical element was well presentedāsome films are heavy-handed with war topics, but this one isnātāand every principal characterās viewpoint elicits sympathy and understanding regardless of whether they are protagonists or antagonists (except the collaborator, boo hiss). At bit long at times, though I thought the ending was rather abrupt. It happens differently in the book, less impulsive and slowly developed over more time. While the events in the film are almost exclusively shown through Julietās eyes, in the novel the other characters interact more with each other via written correspondence. I admit this is difficult to translate into a film script without making it unduly long, but it was the written correspondence that drew me to the novel in the first place, as I am an avid letter writer and still prefer this mode of communication even with the less costly, more expedient options that exist today. I would have liked to see more emphasis on that aspect of the story.
I wouldnāt call The Guernesey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society an unmissable film or a masterpiece, but it makes for a pleasant two hours at the movies. If you like period dramas, check it out!
It was all right. The historical element was well presentedāsome films are heavy-handed with war topics, but this one isnātāand every principal characterās viewpoint elicits sympathy and understanding regardless of whether they are protagonists or antagonists (except the collaborator, boo hiss). At bit long at times, though I thought the ending was rather abrupt. It happens differently in the book, less impulsive and slowly developed over more time. While the events in the film are almost exclusively shown through Julietās eyes, in the novel the other characters interact more with each other via written correspondence. I admit this is difficult to translate into a film script without making it unduly long, but it was the written correspondence that drew me to the novel in the first place, as I am an avid letter writer and still prefer this mode of communication even with the less costly, more expedient options that exist today. I would have liked to see more emphasis on that aspect of the story.
I wouldnāt call The Guernesey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society an unmissable film or a masterpiece, but it makes for a pleasant two hours at the movies. If you like period dramas, check it out!
Thatās the problem of having read the book before seeing the film .
I have always been disappointed watching films based on books which I have read .
Fortunately I had not read the book . It was someone who had read The Guernesey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society who prompted me to go and see it .
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Indeed, but I knew that going into it.
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