Rose Pacatte

Sr. Rose Pacatte, a member of the Daughters of St. Paul, is the founding Director of the Pauline Center for Media Studies in Los Angeles. She is an award-winning film journalist and author or co-author of 15 titles on film, film and Scripture and media literacy education. She has a master's of education in media studies degree from the University of London. Her dissertation for her doctorate in pastoral ministry from the Graduate Theological Foundation is entitled "To Seek God's Face: Theological Approaches to Film." You find all her NCR reviews and articles at www.sisterrosemovies.net.

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'Kingdom of Shadows' shows futility of U.S. war on drugs

'India's Daughter' brings gender inequality, violence against women into sharp focus

Lush cinematography, redemptive story make 'Burnt' film better than critics say

'Spotlight' brings Globe's investigation of clergy sex abuse to film

Documentary looks into lives of chaplains, across religions in the US

'The Armor of Light': Second Amendment or Second Commandment? You choose.

'Room' is a story of crime and survival but also of family and reconciliation

Seeing 33 films in 12 days at Venice festival

Exceptional Disney bio to air on PBS tonight

'He Named Me Malala': A normal, heroic girl

'Samba' reminds viewers what it means to be human

‘The Look of Silence’ exposes Indonesia’s present-day legacy of genocide

The fantasy of 'Mad Max: Fury Road' and the prophecy of 'Tomorrowland'

PBS docudrama '1913: Seeds of Conflict' deftly delves into Middle East drama

‘Batkid Begins’ – a wish with a life of its own

No dinosaurs with pink feathers, but questionable ethics in ‘Jurassic World’

High-octane 'San Andreas' tells audiences to be prepared

'Marie's Story' captures life's sacramental dimensions

Two documentaries on the environment issue a wake-up call ahead of Earth Day

'The Messengers' is a Christian zombie movie for the small screen

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