The Catholic Index

(Re)viewing the culture with a Catholic eye. We review media as God intended it to be. Reviews by @RuadhanJ and @Seananrj1 on @RadioMariaIRE at 7:30pm Thursdays

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In Modern Times, Charlie Chaplin squares the tragic element in life with his humour and sentinmentality. A fitting farewell for his beloved Tramp https://t.co/8o5SG3EWaQ

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The Batman is a tawdry affair, held back by a misguided belief that Batman is a 'deep' character worth exploring. https://t.co/5LGBDmj802

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An acerbic comedy tending to the bitter end of bitter-sweet, Kind Hearts and Coronets is a beautiful film I simply can't bring myself to love. https://t.co/OmjdMAaDyl

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Irish language film An Cailín Ciúin is delightful, subtle drama, which wraps you up in its world. That is a sign of very good filmmaking. https://t.co/y8r51E8uqO

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Renoir is not unaware of division, whether it be class, nation or race; but he knew of something deeper, a brotherhood a man. A deeply moving film https://t.co/Z6KD3H6vXg

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A Hitchcockian thriller, 'Le Boucher' throws you in at the deep-end and never gives you a chance to catch your breath. https://t.co/W01Pc8EMAp

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Once a powerhouse, 'Lightyear' is another mediocre contribution to Pixar's ever devaluing stock. https://t.co/hRKfgdAttt

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The Lavender Hill Mob is an example of English whimsy, that delicate humour so suited to a cup of tea and a crumpet, a chortle and a sly wink. https://t.co/ufPR3oyEpt

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St Augustine and Woody Allen may not be an obvious connection, but I'm telling you - it's there. https://t.co/yZYNsSNkkC

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Mamoulian's use of lighting and colour prefigure the likes of Douglas Sirk, who would perfect the symbolic and vibrant colourisation of otherwise silly melodramas in the 50s and 60s. https://t.co/NpTEkT8XkZ

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A great saint gets the biography she deserves, written by an author who understands her inside and out https://t.co/f1AvIVi77h

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A film often seen as sickly sweet, this has more punch than you would expect. It tells the story of an every-day type of martyrdom. https://t.co/2jEn5VUsSm

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Well acted, well directed, the film asks the burning question - why? But Polanski refuses to give any answers. https://t.co/F6u2nm9wXJ

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A gentle adaptation of Catholic writer Rumer Godden's coming-of-age novel, it's a charming and well acted affair that will hold your attention – if you're willing to give it. https://t.co/sWUZP8trVj

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Could have been called 'Christ on the Waterfront' given the overt Christian themes and the presence of a fiery priest https://t.co/dQ7IBURuc8

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The Greek tragedies by the great playwright Sophocles still have the power to grip an audience 2,500 years on. https://t.co/Xh9dHjbB6h

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A bland adaptation, hampered by muddled production and a mediocre script. https://t.co/QizITI5ewK

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Bubblegum entertainment with laughs aplenty – though not always at the point intended. https://t.co/O1GXTQ3gU3

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With music by Irving Berlin, 'Easter Parade' contains some of Astaire and Garland’s best known songs, including the title number and Steppin' Out For My Baby https://t.co/8WT5iJjmrJ

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'Fatherland' – an alternate history in which Hitler won WWII - is a well constructed thriller with a good hook that doesn't quite meet the high expectations set by its reputation https://t.co/scE0CKwSi4