Abby Olcese
Sojourners
Kansas City, MO, United States
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‘The Devil Conspiracy’ Is Boring as Hell
There are many interesting depictions of hell, but Nathan Frankowski’s uninspired take on faith dulls any of its more entertaining instincts. → Read More
Spirituality of the Multiverse
Everything Everywhere All at Once taps into relatable feelings about the paths not taken. → Read More
Embracing the Animal Within
Turning Red's fuzzy transfiguration is a relatable reminder that everyone's lives contain emotional (and sometimes embarrassing) balancing acts. → Read More
‘The Worst Person in the World,’ Despite Its Title, Never Judges
Joachim Trier’s film explores the subtle changes of the soul and the experiences that define us all. → Read More
Survivors of Catholic Clergy Abuse Turn to Acting to Process Trauma
Robert Greene's Procession demonstrates the restorative potential of creative expression. → Read More
Home to Our Hallowed Memories
Grief, relationship, and sacred space in Céline Sciamma’s Petite Maman. → Read More
After Snake Eyes, Make Warrior Your Next Binge Watch
Warrior contains a balance of entertainment and substance that’s worth getting into and evangelizing about. → Read More
Crossing Cultural and Religious Barriers in ‘We Are Lady Parts'
Faith takes many forms. → Read More
Viewing the ‘Alien’ Franchise Through a Feminist Theology Lens
There's a lot in the movies for xenomorphs—and humans—to chew on. → Read More
A Spy Walks Into a Nursing Home
Chilean filmmaker Maite Alberdi's documentary is refreshingly uncomplicated in its call to compassion. → Read More
‘Dick Johnson Is Dead’...Well, Sort Of
In her film, Kirsten Johnson wrestles with her father's diagnosis and eventual death. → Read More
'Just Mercy' Brings Criminal Justice Reform to the Big Screen
The film may actually be capable of producing real social good. → Read More
Horror is a Smarter, More Diverse Genre Than You Think
Finding truth in dark films. → Read More
Thirty Years of “Doing the Right Thing”
Spike Lee's masterpiece on racism and community would go on to inspire a wave of filmmakers of color. → Read More
Coming of Age in the Snake-Handling Church: Q&A with the Team Behind 'Them That Follow'
Sojourners spoke with the filmmakers and star Thomas Mann about how those motivations manifest in the film, and how movies can help build our capacity for empathy. → Read More
Comic Book Myths Have a Place in Spiritual Growth
How comics present new ways to explore ancient stories — and our spiritual myths. → Read More
'The Hate U Give' Is Exhausting Because It Should Be
Exhaustion is part of the point. → Read More
'The Front Runner' Dulls Its Own Message by Refusing to Commit to a Perspective
The Front Runner remains — much like the guarded, private character of Hart himself — something of an enigma. → Read More
'Monsters and Men' Takes a Multifaceted Approach to Police Brutality
The film contains the start of an important conversation, but the credits roll on an incomplete thought. → Read More
Women Rally for More Inclusion at Toronto Film Festival
What needs to happen to make sure industry gatekeepers follow through on their promises, and that the changes continue? → Read More