Rian Johnson reveals how a dinner with 6 Catholic priests shaped his new “Knives Out” movie, “Wake Up Dead Man”

The filmmaker, who grew up in the Presbyterian church, says that a sit-down with Catholic clergymen inspired a pivotal scene ...
The Catholic Spirit

Meet the Catholic priest who helped make the new ‘Knives Out’ Netflix movie

When Rian Johnson was still writing the script for his new "Knives Out" movie, he turned to his aunt and uncle for help. They are Catholic, and his latest murder mystery would take place in a Catholic ...
National Catholic Reporter

A very Catholic 'Knives Out': Rian Johnson talks priests, forgiveness and complicated faith

You won't see a better portrait of a clergy person striving to embody Jesus' selfless love than in Rian Johnson's "Wake Up ...
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The 20 Best Catholic Movies Ever Made, Ranked

With the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, we've been thinking about just how much the Catholic faith is represented in cinema. Many of the greatest directors were raised Catholic; there are ...

Denver-raised director consults local priest for new Hollywood blockbuster

Denver-raised director Rian Johnson consulted a local priest to make sure his latest edition of the "Knives Out" trilogy ...
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Why the internet is obsessed with handsome priests: ‘Nothing challenges their authority more than showing them in their entirety’

After Rosalía’s ‘nun mania,’ fascination with sexy men of the cloth is back. From real spiritual leaders on TikTok to actors ...
National Catholic Register

‘The Ritual’ Probes the True Story of an Exorcism in America

The exorcism ritual in the Catholic Church is strange ... it’s scary ... and it’s real. XYZ Films’ new release, The Ritual, proves that point: The supernatural horror story is a faithful report on the ...