Movies Archives

Author wrote ‘The Two Popes’ nonfiction book, then fictional screenplay

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Dec 8, 2019

A Catholic writer first wrote a nonfiction book called “The Two Popes,” then was commissioned to write its fictional screenplay, which centers on fly-on-the-wall conversations between Pope Francis (Jonathan Pryce) and retired Pope Benedict XVI (Anthony Hopkins).

By Mark Pattison

Polish actress read saint’s diaries to prepare for film role

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Nov 2, 2019

Kamila Kaminska, the Polish actress who played St. Faustina Kowalska in the new movie “Love and Mercy: Faustina,” read the diaries her fellow countrywoman wrote to help prepare for the role.

By Mark Pattison

Big push made for Mexican premiere of ‘Unplanned’ movie

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Oct 25, 2019

For the Oct. 25 premiere in Mexico of the Spanish-language version of “Unplanned,” actor Eduardo Verastegui, the movie’s executive director, has employed a 32-state strategy.

By Mark Pattison

New film beckons thoughts of John Paul II, synods, and global perspective

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Oct 25, 2019

What every bishop I’ve ever spoken to who’s taken part in a Vatican synod would say, and I mean unanimously, is this: The experience helped them think in a more global way about the vicissitudes of the Church.

By John L. Allen Jr.

Makers of ‘Unplanned’ say social media shutdown among hurdles film faced

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Jul 10, 2019

The directors of “Unplanned,” the life-affirming, true story of a Planned Parenthood clinic director turned pro-life activist, described a White House summit on social media as a needed opportunity for conservatives to discuss how Facebook, Twitter and Google and other outlets are shutting out their voices.

By Elizabeth Bachmann

Screening of ‘Divine Plan’ marks anniversary of pope’s 1979 Poland trip

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Jun 25, 2019

Senior White House officials gathered June 21 with leaders of various faith groups and nonprofit organizations as well as community leaders to commemorate the 40th anniversary of St. John Paul II’s first pilgrimage to Poland with a screening of “The Divine Plan,” a documentary released June 15.

By Catholic News Service