‘Adore Him’ hits theaters October 4
Is participating in Eucharistic Adoration really that transformative? Watch the film and see for yourself.
David Ives
In a world he didn't create, in a time he didn't choose, one man looks for signs of God in the world by... watching movies. When he's not reviewing new releases for Aleteia, David Ives spends his time exploring the intersection of low-budget/cult cinema and Catholicism at The B-Movie Catechism.
Latest articles by David Ives
“Sacred Heart: His Reign Has No End”: Our review
After taking France by storm, this film is now set to be in US theaters this month. Get tickets now and see what all the reactions were about ...
‘Pressure’: Our review of the D-Day movie now in theaters
Perhaps the best trick that 'Pressure' manages to pull off is the escalating tension in its narrative despite the fact that the outcome of D-Day is well-established in history books.
‘The Sheep Detectives’: Our reviewer loves it
Okay, it may sound silly that a movie about sheep trying to solve a mystery can cause one to start ruminating on the works of Chesterton and life in general, but such is the strength of 'The Sheep Detectives.'
Docudrama ‘That They May Be One’: Our review
You probably haven't heard of the interesting and interwoven history of a movement dedicated especially to the Holy Spirit.
Scorsese’ saints series takes up Mary: Our review
This episode begins with a spoken promise from the famed filmmaker that the show will make every effort to demonstrate the proper respect the Holy Mother of God deserves.
Our review of ‘Moses the Black’: Faith-tinged, gritty
A gangster, a saint, a dying grandmother ... 'Moses the Black' does not try to sanitize the gangsta lifestyle. It does show how saints matter.
Need some loveliness? Check out ‘Seeking Beauty’
Hosted by actor, writer, and director David Henrie, the series is lighthearted but succeeds in communicating a weightier point.
Why is ‘Ordinary People’ on Pope Leo’s list? A review and a guess
The movie is all-around excellent, and the accolades are well deserved. Yet that doesn’t change the fact that for most of the movie’s running time, it is steeped in the misery of raw human emotions ...
Review: ‘Triumph Over Evil: Battle of the Exorcists’
By participating in this documentary, the varied priests hope to set the record straight on what demonic possession is and isn’t.
Baseball and miracles: ‘Soul on Fire’ in theaters October 10
It tells the true story of John O’Leary, who, with the aid of his faith and an unlikely new friend, defied the odds to become a best-selling author and motivational speaker.
Review: ‘Triumph of the Heart’ not just for Catholics
This film on the last days of St. Maxmilian Kolbe is an entirely emotionally engaging film on a level not confined to just the faithful.
Review: ‘Light of the World’ brings us Jesus through John’s eyes
'Light of the World' chooses to depict John as young as the facts allow, as a mid-teen lad eager to do good and be a part of everything, but also encumbered by an adolescent’s inexperience.
Exorcism gets serious in Pacino’s ‘The Ritual’
'The Ritual' seeks to avoid artistic license, preferring for the most part to stick to a more realistic portrayal of the rite.
Our review of ‘Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality’
Like any documentarian worth their salt, the filmmakers spend time interviewing those who knew Carlo best while he was still with us, from close family members to his childhood babysitter.
‘The King of Kings’ is not just for kids
Walter becomes so emotionally involved in the life of Jesus that he demands his father finish the story, no matter how upsetting it might get. It opens in theaters April 11.
Scorsese’s ‘Saints’ are dramas that show the director’s ongoing search
This is not the television show about the saints you will be playing for your children’s religious education classes. But it is seeking meaning in faith.
North Dakota farm girl saint? Film in theaters November 12
"Radiating Joy - The Michelle Duppong Story" is a reminder that we are all invited to live in the joy of Christ.
Aleteia reviews Fr. Flanagan documentary
Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story is in theaters only October 8. His is an inspirational story, and one worth visiting ...
‘Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot’ might be studio’s best yet
Angel Studios brings the true story of how a pastor's wife's prayers for guidance led a small town to adopt children in need en masse.
