Book/Movie Reviews from Catholics.....

[jukesk9]

Has anyone read The Case for Christ? I'm reading it right now and so far, it's a pretty good read. I'm probably 75 pages into it.

[JeffreyLloyd]

I heard Lee Strobel interviewed on the radio once and he sounded really good. I have the book, have not got into it yet.

[onesheep]

I've read both his books and I liked them. I find it interesting to read about people who set out to disprove Christ is God and only prove to themselves that He is.

Good stuff.

[nyj]

Pulled this off my blog:

Movie Review : One Man's Hero

So I watched the movie this past weekend, after buying it from Wal-Mart for $5.88... quite a bargain, no? Well, at least I thought so, heck... if I had rented it, it would have cost me $4 and change, so at least by shucking out a couple more bucks, I got to keep the flick. However, if it had cost much more, I might be less lenient in this review of mine. Historically, from what I have gathered, the basis for the movie is correct, but after that it's anyone's guess. Why? Because John Reilly, after mustering out of the Mexican Army, was never heard from again. So basically when we "follow" his life throughout the movie, it is some nice guesswork, but not much else. Obviously, since it concerns the war between the United States and Mexico there is a good deal of action, but the choreography is horrendous. I think my friends and I growing up did a better job of "play fighting" than these guys did in the movie. The obligatory love story intertwined throughout the story also didn't do much for me. Poetic license? Perhaps, but the director of this story needs to have his license revoked then methinks. I truly appreciated the sentiment of the story, to point out the injustices that the United States performed against Irish Catholics at the time, and also to Mexico, but I feel as if the just plain 'ol bad acting masks that. If this movie is re-released, it won't make much and it wouldn't be out for very long. Trust me. If you don't believe me, rent or buy the movie and see for yourself.

Rating: C+

Political Film Society Review: http://www.geocities.com/~polfilms/onemanshero.html

[LookingLand]

Has anyone see the movie Therese ~ not the most recent one about the saint, but an older version ~ very simple and beautiful wth very minimalist sets. A lovely film. If you haven't seen it, you should check it out.

Also, Georges Bernanos' Diary of a Country Priest (directed by French filmmaker Bresson) is slated for DVD release on February 3rd. It's also a stunning film. I recommend it highly.

[PeterPaul]

Didn't Luc Besson make Messenger?

[PeterPaul]

Question for anybody still posting here. Was "The Highlander" originally a quasi-Catholic tale? No, not the follow-ups, but the original?

[Proud2BAJesusFreak]

I haven't read that book yet, but it sounds interesting. I'll see if I can find it on Amazon...

[marathoner]

I would like to hear about authors who write clean books without explicit sex and violence. I enjoy fiction and am always looking for a good read but I am disappointed when authors try to push their leftist agenda or include explicit sex. I am currently reading a book by Jay Brandon from my local library called Executive Privilege. So far it is clean and quite good. I am about 1/2 way through. Any sugestions? I highly recommend a series of books by Gary E. Parker called Highland Hopes. It is the story of a Christian family in the hills of North Carolina. It is a great read. There are 3 books in the series.

[Credo]

Check out Michael D. O'Brien. He's written such books as "Father Elijah" and "Strangers and Sojourners". Good stuff!

JMJ