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Movie & Television Reviews

Director of ‘The Star’ aimed for fresh look at Nativity

November 9, 2017
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary, Movie & Television Reviews

Presenting the story of the Nativity from the perspective of the animals allowed the producers and director to see the well-known narrative from fresh eyes. In an interview for the “Catholic Baltimore” radio show, director Timothy Reckart discusses the goals of those who produced the movie, which opens Nov. 17.

Travolta movie films scenes at St. Michael, Fells Point

May 14, 2003
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Local News, Movie & Television Reviews, News

Disney film crews were on site at St. Michael from April 27 to May 2 filming the baptism and funeral scenes and a Christmas Midnight Mass scene.

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