Movie Moments of Grace

Come together at 7:30pm on specific evenings on Zoom to discuss contemporary films, engaging in small groups about how the film engaged us at a deep emotional level. In the tradition of Ignatian Spirituality, reflection on our response can be a rich source of spiritual insight and self-discovery.  Participants are able to view these films on various streaming services at their leisure.

The heart of any drama is the moral decisions that face central characters. How these characters respond to their challenges, and how we react to to that response can provide grist for a salutary reflection on our own behavior and our desires to grow as integrated human beings.

All are welcome! Register at the link below by 10:00 pm the night before the movie.  For further information, email htmmog@gmail.com.

2025-26 Film Schedule

 

Friday, October 3 - Conclave (2024) - Click here to register by 10:00pm Thursday Oct 2

The Pope is dead.  The throne is vacant.  Conclave is a political thriller dressed in the vestments of the Church.  A story of ambition, greed and power among the elite clergy of the Catholic Church, engaged in electing a new pope.  A notable ensemble cast and top production value made this a box office awards blockbuster.  Please click here for trailer and streaming options.

Friday, November 14 - I'm Still Here (2024)

In a reality-based political thriller, a mother and activist in Brazil copes with the forced disappearance of her husband, a dissident politician, during military dictatorship.  Based on real events.  Reviewers say I'm Still Here is an emotional film tackling love, loss and political repression.  Oscar winner for 2025 Best International Feature film.  Please click here trailer and streaming options.

Friday, January 23 - Days of Wine and Roses (1963)

Starring Jack Lemmon and Lee Remick, directed by Blake Edwards, this film classic is a compassionate yet unsparing depiction of addiction and co-dependency. It depicts the downward spiral of two average Americans who struggle with alcoholism, and the havoc it brings to both of their lives.  Wrenchingly enacted by Remick and Lemmon as the couple who court, marry and drink, both actors deservedly received Oscar and Golden Globe nominations.  (Quadcinema)  Please click here for trailer and streaming options.

Saturday, March 7 - Sing Sing (2023)

A group of incarcerated men are rehabilitated through a prison arts program that allows them to create theatrical stage shows.  Based on a true story and involving real inmate as actors. Please click here for trailer and streaming options.

Friday, April 17 - Juror #2 (2024)

Clint Eastwood directs an intense, thoughtful courtroom drama.  While serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, family man Justin Kemp finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma... one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict - or free - the accused killer.  (Justwatch.com)  Please click here for  trailer and streaming options.