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The Catholic Lens
by David DiCerto
Do you love movies and streaming shows but not sure where to turn for intelligent, faith-informed reviews you and your family can trust? Look no further. Join award-winning Catholic film critic, David DiCerto, each week for his take on the hottest movies, streaming series and more, as he ponders pop culture through a Catholic lens. Whether you're planning to head out to the multiplex with the kids or looking for something to binge watch yourself, David has you covered with relevant, reliable – and always entertaining – reviews you can have "faith" in.
Episodes
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Fantastic Four
🎬 David DiCerto journeys into the Marvel Multiverse to review The Fantastic Four: First Steps—through a Catholic lens! 💥⛪ Marvel's "First Family" finally joins the MCU… but can they save the world and the summer movie season? With retro-futuristic flair, old-fashioned virtues, and a surprising...
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Superman
🎬 David DiCerto dons his cape and X-ray vision to review James Gunn's new SUPERMAN—through a Catholic lens! 🦸♂️⛪ Can Hollywood still believe in hope, truth, and heroism without turning them into punchlines? This reboot trades Zack Snyder's brooding Superman for a brighter, more idealistic...
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Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning
🎬 David DiCerto is on assignment to decode Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning—through a Catholic lens! 💥⛪ What do the Vatican's warnings about artificial intelligence have in common with Tom Cruise hanging off a biplane? More than you think. From death-defying stunts to spiritual stakes, this...
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Thunderbolts
Is this ragtag team of misfits the salvation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or just more CGI noise in a bloated franchise? David digs deep into the unexpected spiritual and philosophical undercurrents of this comic book blockbuster—and why Thunderbolts might just be the one of the most…
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Snow White
🎬 Mirror, Mirror on the wall, what does David DiCerto have to say about Disney's new Snow White — find out as he takes a look at the controversial live-action remake through a Catholic lens! 🍎🪞 Once a beloved tale of love, virtue, and true beauty, Disney's reimagining has become a lightning…
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Conclave
🎬 Join David DiCerto as he takes on one of the most CONTROVERSIAL films of the year—Conclave—through a Catholic lens! 🏛️🔥 A Vatican thriller with an Oscar-winning screenplay, Conclave has sparked outrage among Catholics and beyond. Is it a provocative drama or an anti-Catholic hit piece? Why…
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David's 2025 Oscar Picks
🎬 Oscar watchers don't fill out your final ballots before checking out this video, as David DiCerto rolls out the red carpet for an Oscar breakdown—through a Catholic lens! ✨🏆 Hollywood's biggest night is upon us! Which films will reign supreme? Which performances are shoe-ins to bring home the...
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Paddington in Peru
🐻🎥 Paddington's back—but is his latest adventure a little less bear-able? In this Quick Take of The Catholic Lens, David DiCerto from Castletown Media shares his thoughts on Paddington in Peru. While the film still packs in plenty of whimsical innocence and heartwarming moments, a certain plot...
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Captain America: Brave New World
Can virtue be a superpower? In this Quick Take Catholic Lens, David DiCerto from Castletown Media reviews CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD. While Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson carries the shield with class and charisma, does the film itself live up to the legacy of Steve Rogers? With a Manchurian...
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Nosferatu
🦇 Grab your wooden stakes as David DiCerto ventures into the shadows to review Nosferatu—through a Catholic lens. Does Robert Eggers' remake breathe new life into the horror classic, or does it succumb to darkness? Sink your teeth into this deep dive as David explores Nosferatu's gothic terror,...
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"Top Ten Films" of 2024
David DiCerto dives into the best of 2024 cinema with his Top Ten Films—viewed through a Catholic lens. 🎥 It's award season, and while Hollywood rolls out the red carpet, David highlights films that celebrate hope and light in a world hungry for meaning. Are these cinematic gems worth the watch?...
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Mufasa: The Lion King
🦁 David DiCerto ventures into the Pride Lands to review Mufasa: The Lion King through a Catholic lens. Does Disney's prequel to the beloved original honor its mythic roots, or does it stray from the circle of life? Dive in as David explores the film's take on fatherhood, kingship, and...
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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
Friends of Rohan and Middle-earth, David DiCerto saddles up to review The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim through a Catholic lens. Set almost 200 years before the events of Tolkien's trilogy, this stunning animated prequel tells the story of Helm Hammerhand, his heroic daughter Héra…
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Moana 2
Friends, adventurers, wayfinders… David DiCerto sets sail to review Moana 2 through a Catholic Lens. 🌺 Does Disney's sequel to the beloved original chart new territory, or does it drift in familiar waters? Dive in as David explores the film's celebration of Polynesian culture, its themes of...
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Wicked
We're diving into Wicked – the highly anticipated movie adaptation of the Broadway blockbuster – through a Catholic lens. What makes a person "wicked"? Are we born that way, or is wickedness the result of pain and rejection? Wicked raises profound questions about morality, identity, and the…
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Gladiator II
Friends, Romans, countrymen… David DiCerto takes an in-depth look at Gladiator II through a Catholic lens. 🎬 Join us as we explore Ridley Scott's long-awaited sequel to the iconic Gladiator. Does this film live up to the legacy of Maximus, or does it fall short of its predecessor's emotional and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Do you love movies and streaming shows but not sure where to turn for intelligent, faith-informed reviews you and your family can trust? Look no further. Join award-winning Catholic film critic, David DiCerto, each week for his take on the hottest movies, streaming series and more, as he ponders pop culture through a Catholic lens. Whether you're planning to head out to the multiplex with the kids or looking for something to binge watch yourself, David has you covered with relevant, reliable – and always entertaining – reviews you can have "faith" in.
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Do you love movies and streaming shows but not sure where to turn for intelligent, faith-informed reviews you and your family can trust? Look no further. Join award-winning Catholic film critic, David DiCerto, each week for his take on the hottest movies, streaming series and more, as he ponders...
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