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Conclave, A Fictional Movie About Choosing A New Pope

This is a fictional movie about the choosing of a new Pope in the wake of a Pope’s passing. Right now, in reality, the College of Cardinals are about to begin this process for real since Pope Francis’ death on Easter Monday. There is a lot of Vatican politics and palace intrigue in this film, as one would expect. It’s also about faith, relationships, trust, and the Catholic Church’s traditions, and rituals that guide this film.

“Conclave” features an all-star cast of Ralph Fiennes, John Lithgow, Stanley Tucci and Isabella Rossellini.

The Hunger Games – The Ballad Of Songbirds and Snakes

Watching The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes because it’s a fictional dystopia vs. real life dystopia. This origin story of President Snow and the early days of the Hunger Games is a cautionary tale and shouldn’t be a plan for the future. It’s about fascism and injustice. This movie is a great prequel to the original Hunger Games movies.

Adam Sandler Movie Mini-Marathon

We had a rough week last week with a family member in the hospital. Today after church we settled into an Adam Sandler mini-movie marathon featuring The Wedding Singer and Happy Gilmore. Both are great films that can make you laugh, one is about weddings and love and the other is about golf and love. Both movies are great for a Sunday afternoon of doing nothing but laughing (and a nap somewhere in-between).

For My Viewing Pleasure

Daily writing prompt
What movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times?

There are lots of things I have seen more than 5 times. Some have been seen in fragments. Here are a few.

  • Harry Potter movies
  • The Host
  • The Martian
  • Star Wars: A New Hope
  • Back To The Future 1
  • Despicable Me
  • The Mummy
  • National Treasure 1 and 2
  • Adam 12 – Pilot Episode

Holiday Double Feature – Elf and Christmas Vacation

Tonight is a Christmas-themed movie double-header. The always funny classic “National Lampoons Christmas Vacation” and the iconic and madcap “Elf”. Both are terrific movies that tell stories about some of the best parts of the holidays.

Planes, Trains, And Automobiles a Solid Thanksgiving Movie

This movie is a Thanksgiving Day classic. Martin and Candy are comedy gold. Sometimes getting home isn’t always easy or direct or free from complications. It also means making new friends along the way.