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Real Steel - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

By Greg Iwinski | October 21, 2011

Not the best movie Hugh Jackman has ever made, but a fun family hit nonetheless.

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50 / 50 - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

By Greg Iwinski | October 4, 2011

What happens when a 20-something gets cancer? 50/50 may be the most enjoyable and honest movie in a long time, but it’s heavy on the cursing and drug references. Rated R for language throughout, sexual content and some drug use.

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Colombiana - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

By Greg Iwinski | August 28, 2011

A late summer action movie with odd revenge story that’s light on fighting (and clothing).

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30 Minutes or Less - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

By Greg Iwinski | August 13, 2011

This summer comedy probably should have been made into a short film that’s 30 minutes or less. Rated R for crude and sexual content, pervasive language, nudity and some violence.

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Rise of the Planet of the Apes - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

By Greg Iwinski | August 7, 2011

An exciting reboot to an old franchise. Rated PG-13 for violence, terror, some sexuality and brief strong language.

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Cowboys vs. Aliens - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

By Greg Iwinski | August 1, 2011

An ambitious adventure that gets an ‘A’ for effort.

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Captain America - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

By Greg Iwinski | July 24, 2011

Another rare Marvel miss.

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

By Greg Iwinski | July 16, 2011

A touching, adventurous ending to the series… and some of our childhoods.

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Transformers: Dark Side of the Moon - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

By Greg Iwinski | July 2, 2011

Can this flailing franchise transform into something worth watching?

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Bad Teacher - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

By Greg Iwinski | June 27, 2011

A movie summed up by the first word in its title.

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The Green Lantern - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

By Greg Iwinski | June 19, 2011

This superhero story can’t quite shine as bright as the other lights of summer blockbusters.

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Super 8 - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

By Greg Iwinski | June 11, 2011

Does the powerhouse of Steven Spielberg and J.J. Abrams make “Super 8″ the best sci-fi movie for a generation?

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X-Men: First Class - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

By Greg Iwinski | June 4, 2011

X-Men: First Class is a reboot of the classic comic book series of films. Does this one live up to expectations?

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The Hangover 2 - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

By Greg Iwinski | May 29, 2011

More of an homage than a sequel… and oh yeah, movie reviews are back for the summer!

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So, You Ruined Your Lent

By Greg Iwinski | April 15, 2011

So here it is: soon it will be Holy Week, and the only thing running through your head is, “Where’d Lent go?” Maybe you never nailed down exactly what you were giving up, or your best efforts still came up short. If you’re anything like me, you’re wishing you could get a Lenten do-over… and this time take it more seriously. Until next year, there aren’t any chances to go back to Ash Wednesday – but that doesn’t mean we’re out of luck. (With our God, how can we ever be truly lost?) We are now in the middle [...]

A Plan for Your Lent

By Greg Iwinski | March 8, 2011

Here we are, on Fat Tuesday – and if you’re like me, you’re scrambling to decide what exactly you’re giving up for the next 40 days. Will it be candy – no, procrastinating… or maybe you’ll finally tackle that missing prayer time. The possibilities seem infinite and overwhelming. Before you know it, there are going to be ashes on your forehead and all your Catholic friends will be asking, “So what did YOU give up this year?” Don’t worry too much. I’ve been thinking about it, and I have some rock-solid advice on how to make this the most productive (and rewarding) Lent ever.

Never Say Never - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

By Greg Iwinski | February 11, 2011

“It works for what it is, and if you’re at least neutral to Bieber Fever you’ll probably enjoy it.”

Never Say Never is rated G.

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2.03 – Modern Mission

By Greg Iwinski | February 3, 2011

Life Teen Web Intern Vanessa Hartz presents this inside look at what modern mission means to young people – and how much some are willing to sacrifice to follow the call of the Gospel.

From The Editor's Desk: What Is Love?

By Greg Iwinski | February 1, 2011

Love.

Gooey, sappy, sweet, dreamy, flittering, sparkling… love. We fall in it, we make fools of ourselves for it, we buy cards and candies and flowers and who knows what else to show how much we have it. It’s love.

Love.

Painful, sacrificial, self-giving, uncomfortable, forgiving, humbling, heartbreaking… love. We die for it, we endure ridicule in it, we turn our cheeks because of it, we abandon our own personal desires to chase it. It’s love.