Be prepared to face human nature as such, as we discuss Andrei Tarkovsky's 1966 classic on the Middle Ages, the power of sweeping visuals, the texture of mud, the place of artists in society, and the mortal condition, i.e. we will all die one day. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music: "Final Teleutaion Antiphon Before the Entrance" by Cappella Romana.

A return to the Dutch filmmaker, Carl Theodor Dreyer, and his 1955 film on three brothers, crazed prophets, and the possibility of miracles. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music: "The Word" by The Beatles.

A discussion of the1963 film for which Sidney Poitier won Best Actor at the Academy Awards. The story of a migrant worker, traveling through rural Arizona and then taken in by Catholic German nuns, is based on a William Edmund Barrett novel of the same name. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music: "Amen" from the film itself.

A discussion of George Seaton's 1947 Christmas film, set in Macy's, and igniting yet again the great Santa question: should we tell children of him or not? Find the final answer in this very episode. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music: "The Christmas Song" by Nat King Cole. 

A discussion of Carol Reed's 1949 noir film set in postwar Vienna, where a American western novelist turns detective to solve his friend's murder. Names as big as Graham Greene and Orson Welles! A mystery film to thrill all ages! Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music: "The Third Man Theme" by The Band. 

Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. 1942. No explanation necessary. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music: "As Time Goes By" by Dooley Wilson.

A discussion of Philip Gröning's 2007 documentary on the monks of the Grande Chartreuse. One of the most hidden religious communities in the world, they replied to his letter after 16 years, granting him 6 months access to film within cloister walls. Wait until the right contemplative mood to watch this film. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum.

A discussion of Maurice Cloche's 1947 film on St. Vincent de Paul, his work as father to the poor and galvanizing help from the higher-ups. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music: "Vincent" (not de Paul) by Don McLean.

A discussion of Carl Theodor Dreyer's 1928 film on the final days of medieval Europe's best-documented female saint. Involves: wide eyes, wicked theologians, and slowly panning cameras. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music: "Poets and Mirros" by Hope & Justin.

A discussion of Roberto Rossellini's 1952 film and its not-so-stellar depiction of the saint from Assisi. Notwithstanding, of course, a few good takeaways. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music from the film.