The following films, listed in alphabetical order, are not equally recommendable to all viewers. Some contain mature themes or even problematic elements that certain viewers may find objectionable. Yet while some of the... more

In Alphabetical Order ONLY and not ranked 1-10, Steven's Favortite Films of 2010 are: BABIES GET LOW INCEPTION LOURDES THE KING'S SPEECH THE SOCIAL NETWORK TOY STORY 3 TRUE GRIT (THIS IS STEVEN'S... more

Recently, my REEL FAITH co-host, Steven Greydanus, wrote an article in response to a question posed by Joe Queenan in The Wall Street Journal: Was 2010 “The Worst Movie Year Ever?” Opinions may vary, but the question... more

Why should Catholics care about the Oscars, or, for that matter, movies in general? As a Catholic film critic, it is a question I have been asked. After all, or so the reasoning goes, Hollywood “hates” organized religion... more

Who could have guessed that one of the more gripping films of the year would involve an actor with his hand pinned under a rock, essentially talking to himself for 94 minutes? But that’s the case with director Danny... more

Fans are aware of Harrison Ford’s prowess with a bullwhip, but who knew he could handle a skillet? In “Morning Glory,” Ford plays Mike Pomeroy, an ornery, veteran television newsman who can make a mean egg frittata,... more

It’s been slim pickings at the movies this summer for female filmgoers looking for an empowering image of femininity on the big screen. Oh, there’s been a couple of standouts – Pepper Potts in “Iron Man 2” and I... more

The Switch is about an attractive young woman in her early 40's with a history of unfortunate relationships and a gnawing concern that she's been hitting the snooze button on her biological alarm clock for too long. I can't... more

If you aren't familiar with the films of Studio Ghibli, the Japanese animation house behind Tales From Earthsea, you should be. Chances are, you've experienced the creative influence of Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki --... more

In 1964, Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart, in acknowledging the difficulty in trying to clearly define pornography, famously stated, “I know it when I see.” While such subjectivity lacks precision, it does articulate... more