St. Vincent (2014)
In this comedy/drama a dissolute curmudgeon cares for the son of his next door neighbor, the boy transforming him into what Martin Luther called a “sinning saint.”
Celebrating Vincent van Gogh
This is a shortened version of an article that will appear in the July issue of VP. I am posting this now because I want to urge you to take in this expensive yet thrilling exhibit while it is still in your area. VAN GOGH: The Immersive Exhibition is wowing audiences in 14 cities across …
Vincent & Theo (1991)
Vincent & Theo focuses upon the relationship between the painter and his art-dealing brother who supported him.
Loving Vincent (2017)
Vincent van Gogh’s last days are told as the son of one of his subjects tries to deliver a letter written by the artist to his brother, who also has died.
November 2014 Journal
Inside: St. Vincent, Men, Women & Children, Pride, T. Judge, Dear White People, Kill t. Messenger, T. Book of Life, T. Skeleton Twins, Fury, Rudderless, Dolphin Tale 2, Gone Girl, Into t. Storm, GFA Missions Collection, Desperate, and more.
The Hero (2017)
Estranged from his daughter & ex-wife, faded Western star Lee learns he has advanced cancer, & then enters a romance with the far younger Catherine.
A Man Named Ove (2015)
A Swedish tragicomedy by director Hannes Holm is Sweden’s Oscar nominee for 2016. Click the image to read my entire review.
Film Capsules November 2014
Readers who send out newsletters or produce church bulletins are welcome to reprint any or all of these mini-reviews, the one stipulation being that at the end they include © Edward McNulty, Visual Parables. Click onto a title to see the longer review. St. Vincent Rated PG-13. Romans 4:17a. Bill Murray is perfect as the …
November 2014 issue of Visual Parables
The new issue of Visual Parables Journal is packed with faith-and-film study guides. CLICK ON the link to “The Store: Visual Parables Journal” to learn more.
Jesus Christ: Super Star (2000)
A musical retelling of Christ’s Passion from the viewpoint of Judas that has more anachronisms than the 1973 version–and more energy.