tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086833995941525990.post442469555441251438..comments2024-03-22T18:43:00.710-04:00Comments on Unam Sanctam Catholicam: Why is this awful movie a "Catholic classic?"Bonifacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672810254075072214noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086833995941525990.post-14407306078001565922024-03-12T22:43:50.010-04:002024-03-12T22:43:50.010-04:00I agree, it showed the struggles of many and the l...I agree, it showed the struggles of many and the love of one. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086833995941525990.post-75794764897759849972024-02-21T18:50:11.140-05:002024-02-21T18:50:11.140-05:00@Anon,
Appropriate, since Pope Franics is undoubt...@Anon,<br /><br />Appropriate, since Pope Franics is undoubtedly the worst pope in recent history.Bonifacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10672810254075072214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086833995941525990.post-89804858274591401782024-02-21T17:44:03.906-05:002024-02-21T17:44:03.906-05:00I'm late to this thread, but as someone who ab...I'm late to this thread, but as someone who absolutely loves this movie, I think <br />you are missing the heart of the theme: LOVE. If anything, Kiril is almost a pre-telling of our current Pope, Francis. So many similarities it's crazy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086833995941525990.post-20972546297830114442022-12-27T01:58:10.040-05:002022-12-27T01:58:10.040-05:00You neglect the possibility that the actions of th...You neglect the possibility that the actions of the character Pope Kyril may have been meant to inspire the release of the American blockade and the immediate assistance of the rest of the world, private and governmental. It is antithetical for The Catholic Church to preach poverty and own great artworks when people are suffering. The Son of God, Jesus Christ had no wealth and gave a simple and clear message about caring for others. This is a great movie of humility, compassion and service.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086833995941525990.post-90561944146019512112015-04-11T11:30:17.117-04:002015-04-11T11:30:17.117-04:00The screenplay of The Shoes of the Fisherman was w...The screenplay of The Shoes of the Fisherman was written by Scottish writer James Kennaway, author of such haunting novels as Tunes of Glory and Household Ghosts. Kennaway had a difficult assignment. Morris West said there are ideas in his novels which do not translate well on to the screen. It's a pity serious film makers have never tried to adapt the fiction of J.F. Powers for the screen. Powers understood the lonely struggles and small epiphanies in the lives of Catholic priests and laity in America. One novel of Flannery O'Connor's, Wise Blood, has been filmed. Frank O'Connor wrote many fine stories about Irish priests which have been collected in one volume. Unlike Powers, Frank O'Connor was not devout but he understood his fellow Corkmen. Michel Piccoli portrayed a highly strung and humble Pontiff in the recent Italian film, We Have a Pope. Very funny but respectful of the faith. (Jack Haggerty, Glasgow, United Kingdom.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086833995941525990.post-36677572503873594732010-08-23T11:22:24.874-04:002010-08-23T11:22:24.874-04:00If you want to see a much better film with Sir Joh...If you want to see a much better film with Sir John Gielgud playing the pope, watch The Scarlet and the Black.<br /><br />Gregory Peck plays the real-life Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty, who ran a vast underground network of safe houses for Jews and escapees in Nazi-occupied Rome.<br /><br />Christopher Plummer plays a Nazi.<br /><br />All three do excellent work.<br /><br />The film's score is a bit dated, but outside of that, it's still a very riveting piece of film.James Cardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086833995941525990.post-52693381182216707182010-04-27T16:44:39.102-04:002010-04-27T16:44:39.102-04:00You might want to read the book after seeing the m...You might want to read the book after seeing the movie. Although some elements are the same (the evolutionary theology stuff) I don't think it is quite as bad as wearing suits to audiences. I read it two or three years ago now so it isn't the clearest.<br /><br />MattMatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649682365521045800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086833995941525990.post-44437477164219028942007-10-22T02:41:00.000-04:002007-10-22T02:41:00.000-04:00Perhaps you and your bride will be better entertai...Perhaps you and your bride will be better entertained next time by watching "The Third Miracle" with Ed Harris.<BR/><BR/>Quite different. It studies the canonization process through the eyes of a troubled priest (Harris), and a "devil's advocate" cardinal. More a drama, than a Catholic film on traditions, but still better than most secular films.<BR/><BR/>DaveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com