June 2018 : Book, Film & TV - Reviews and Commentaries

German filmmaker Wim Wenders is pictured in this undated photo with Pope Francis during the production of his documentary film, "Pope Francis — A Man of His Word." (CNS photo/Vatican Media, handout)

Book Reviews and Commentaries

• A New Vision of Family Life: A Reflection on Amoris Laetitia by Louis Cameli Reviewed by Eileen Quinn-Knight, Ph.D.

• Silent Music of Love: Teach Us to Pray by John O'Brien, OFM Reviewed by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D.

• Theology of the Body for Today: A Jesuit Post Book Review by David Paternostro, SJ

Film Reviews and Commentaries

• A Quiet Place’ shows how silence can oppress and liberate the human spirit by Jill Brennan O'Brien America

• “A Man of His Word” is a radical portrait of Pope Francis by John Anderson America

• First Reformed Reviewed by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality and Practice

TV Reviews and Commentaries

• “Little Women” revitalizes a classic for a new generation by Haley Stewart America

• Why “Dear White People” is our best look at racial politics on U.S. campuses by Antonio De Loera-Brust America

• Chris Rock’s new Netflix special is must-see TV for couples Reviewed by Jake Martin, SJ  America 

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