Kate O'Hare
Patheos
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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PBS Surveys ‘The Black Church’ — The Non-Catholic Parts, Anyway
Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. surveys the 400-year history of Christianity among enslaved Africans and their descendants in America. → Read More
‘Mary Magdalene’: Rooney Mara and Joaquin Phoenix Star in Woke Revisionist Bible Tale
Hitting theaters in the U.S. and Canada on April 12, "Mary Magdalene" isn't the worst Jesus movie ever made, but there's not much point -- unless you're a woke Christian feminist -- for putting down money for it. → Read More
‘Unplanned’: New Film Chronicles Abby Johnson’s 180-Degree Turn from Planned Parenthood to Pro-Life
The new film 'Unplanned' tracks Abby Johnson's journey from Planned Parenthood employee and cheerleader to fierce pro-life advocate. → Read More
Out for Blood: HBO Doc Exposes Elizabeth Holmes, the Siren of Theranos
On Monday, HBO premieres a documentary exposing the lies behind blood-testing tech startup Theranos and its charismatic founder, Elizabeth Holmes. → Read More
How ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Failed Its Way to a Christmas Classic
The most miraculous thing about "It's a Wonderful Life" may not be that -- SPOILER ALERT -- an angel gets his wings. Behind the small-town saga is a tale of talent, persistence and luck. → Read More
Facebook, Google, Politics & Privacy in ‘The Facebook Dilemma’ & ‘The Creepy Line’
Facebook's mission was to make the world more "open and connected"; Google's motto was "Don't Be Evil." Both companies have now changed those -- and much else. A two-part FRONTLINE special and a new documentary take a look at just what's been altered, and what it means for all us. → Read More
'I Love God': Chris Pratt Proclaims at the 2018 Teen Choice Awards
Chris Pratt is at it again, proclaiming his love for God in front of a nationwide audience at the 2018 Teen Choice Awards on Fox. It's not the first time he's done that -- and not even the first time at Teen Choice. → Read More
'Mission Impossible: Fallout': What Happened to the Vatican?
There is a scene in "Mission Impossible: Fallout," hitting theaters tonight, Thursday, July 27, where a news report says that a nuclear bomb has hit the Vatican, and that the pope was there. And that's all I'll say about that. → Read More
'God Is Real': Chris Pratt Lays Down 9 Rules at the MTV Awards
Last night, at the MTV Movie & TV Awards, actor Chris Pratt -- who's become a public Christian -- laid down his nine rules for living. They include God, prayer and pooping during a party. → Read More
Faith in Fall TV: Rating the Relative Awfulness of the Pilots
Hollywood tries religion again, and awfulness looms. But, hope springs eternal. Here's a look at where faith crops up in trailers for in this fall's network TV pilots. → Read More
RIP Tom Wolfe: On John Glenn, Faith, Science and God
Journalist, essayist and novelist Tom Wolfe died Monday in New York at the age of 88 -- but his words live on. Here are a few on the subject of faith and God. → Read More
Fox’s ‘The Exorcist’ and ‘Lucifer’: The Devil Just Got Canceled — Twice.
Fox just canceled "The Exorcist," inspired by William Peter Blatty's book and movie, after two seasons, and the comic-book-inspired "Lucifer," after three. And I'm OK with that. → Read More
The Met Gala and Catholic Beauty: Appropriation Without Understanding [UPDATED]
When the annual festival of wretched fashion excess known as the Met Gala decides to celebrate the beauty of Catholic tradition, you know that it's going to be a bumpy night. → Read More
Variety's Top Film Schools: Yes to Christian Schools, No to USC/UCLA
Yesterday, Variety released a list of the best film schools in 2018. Some of the schools it contains are interesting, but equally interesting are those it doesn't. → Read More
‘Breakthrough’: Chrissy Metz of ‘This Is Us’ and Topher Grace In Faith-Based Drama [Updated]
As the first project under his new deal with 20th Century Fox, through Fox 2000, "Miracles From Heaven" and "The Star" producer DeVon Franklin is doing "The Impossible," a fact-based, faith-filled film about a mother's determination and the power of prayer. → Read More
'The Miracle Season': It's About Sports, But You Gotta Have Faith
Can a film not expressly about faith be all about faith? Apparently it can. Helen Hunt stars as a volleyball coach whose team overcomes grief to chase victory. → Read More
NBC's 'Jesus Christ Superstar Live': First Look at the Easter Rock Opera
On Easter Sunday, NBC presents Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice's "Jesus Christ Superstar." I look at what it's about and take a first peek into the rehearsals. → Read More
Exorcism Doc ‘The Devil and Father Amorth’ Drops Teaser Trailer (With Bishop Barron!)
Here's the trailer for the new documentary from "The Exorcist" director William Friedkin, coming out April 20, which records a real Rite of Exorcism by Father Gabriele Amorth. → Read More
CNN’s ‘Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History’ Is Eminently Skippable
There's very little reason to watch "Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History." It adds nothing new or original to the conversation; it repeats old tropes; and it talks to very few Catholics (but plenty of scholars and non-Catholic Christians). → Read More
Pre-Oscars, PBS' 'Frontline' Takes on Harvey 'Weinstein'
The Friday before the Academy Awards, PBS' "Frontline" and the BBC offer a one-hour documentary that explores the ever-growing Weinstein scandal. → Read More