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USCCB Movie Reviews
The above link will connect you to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop's movie and video reviews. They contain a brief overview of many movies with the USCCB's classification and the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rating. They may have a comment on any inappropriate language or violence in the film.
You may also want to check out the Catholic News Service capsule movie reviews.
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Media/Arts Briefs
Christian musician in concert
SINSINAWA -- Steve Angrisano, a Christian musician and communicator, will perform Wed., Nov. 20, 7 p.m., at Sinsinawa Mound.
Angrisano's unique blend of laughter, song, story, and audience interaction has made him a popular performer for both youth and adults across the U.S. and Canada.
A parish musician, music director, and youth minister for 11 years, Angrisano's focus is sharing his experience of the love and life of Jesus.
Tickets are $10 each, $8 each for groups of 10, or $7 each for groups of 50. Contact Diane Kieler or Janice DeMuth at Sinsinawa Mound, 608-748-441, or e-mail dkieler@sinsinawa.org for more information.
Sinsinawa Mound, the Motherhouse for the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters, is located in southwest Wisconsin on County Road Z, off Highway 11.
Deer hunt program on public TV
MADISON -- Deer hunting season is approaching, and Wisconsin Public Television (WPT) will help kick it off with "Deer Hunt 2002," airing Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. on WHA-TV.
"Deer Hunt 2002" will explore the Chronic Wasting Disease that has plagued Wisconsin's whitetail population and the economy that surrounds deer hunting. Host Dan Small and guests will address hunters' concerns and announce the latest news from the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Small also will provide tips on safe hunting, law changes, and deer-dressing techniques, while encouraging hunters to help solve the CWD problem through an accident-free and successful hunt.
University jazz ensemble concert
STOUGHTON -- The Northern Illinois University Jazz Ensemble will perform in concert with world-renowned saxophonist Hamiet Bluiett on Saturday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m. at Stoughton High School.
The Northern Illinois University Jazz Ensemble is one of the top college jazz ensembles in the country and has performed with many top jazz artists.
Bluiett has been regarded as one of the finest jazz saxophonists and has played with Charles Mingus and performed as a member of the World Saxophone Quartet.
Ron Carter, director of Northern Illinois University and Bluiett will clinic the Stoughton High School Jazz Ensemble on Saturday afternoon.
Clinic information and tickets can be obtained by calling Lee Wagner at Stoughton High School, 608-877-5656.
'Sunday Afternoon Live'
MADISON -- "Sunday Afternoon Live from the Elvehjem" welcomes Paul Doebler, flute, and Molly Roseman, piano, on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 12:30 p.m. in Brittingham Gallery III.
Works by Poulenc, Gluck, Chopin, Genzmer, Faure, and C.P.E. Bach will be performed.
There will be a reception after the performance; a free docent-led tour of the Elvehjem Museum begins at 2 p.m.
Theater Bus
MADISON -- The Theater Bus' upcoming trips include the "All Night Strut," a journey to Apple Holler in Sturtevant for lunch, and a swing revival of 1930's and 1940's music on Thursday, Nov. 21. Cost is $54 and includes lunch, transportation, show, and a stop at Mileager's to see the show of poinsettias. Call 608-257-0003 before Nov. 4 or until full.
The Roxbury Players will present "Bathroom Humor," a comedy farce, at the Dorf Haus on Sunday, Dec. 1, preceeded by noon dinner. The cost, including transportation, for this laugh-filled afternoon is $42. Call 608-257-0003 before Nov. 8 or until full.
Pianist to perform
MADISON -- Edward Parsons, pianist, will perform Saturday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. in the St. Joseph Chapel, located on the Edgewood College campus. Tickets for this event may be purchased at the door.
TV Programs of Note
Following are some theatrical movies and television programs of note. This information is being provided to assist people in making viewing choices.
Monday-Friday, 2:30 p.m., Inspiration Channel (cable) -- "Catholic Mass."
Monday-Sunday, 7 a.m., 11:10 a.m., 6 p.m., 11 p.m., EWTN (cable) - "Daily Mass." No 6 p.m. showing on Sunday.
Thursday, Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m., WHA (PBS) - "Rick Steves' Europe - Siena and Assisi: Italy's Grand Hill Towns." Tour Siena's innovative medieval hospital, cathedral, and bakery; the Chianti region; follow the footsteps of St. Francis in Assisi.
Friday, Nov. 1, 11 a.m., EWTN (cable) - "Solemn Mass of All Saints from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C." Repeats 11 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 1, 9 p.m., WHA (PBS) - "Gubernatorial Election Debate."
Sunday, Nov. 3, 7 a.m., WISC (CBS) - "Mass." Celebrated by Msgr. Thomas Campion, sponsored by Apostolate to the Handicapped.
Sunday, Nov. 3, 6 p.m., WKOW (ABC) - "Home Alone 4." An 11-year-old (Mike Weinberg) left in a high-tech house while his dad is picking up guests at the airport must defend the gadget-equipped mansion against a ditsy couple set on breaking in.
Saturday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m., WMTV (NBC) - "The Bone Collector" (1999). Grim thriller in which a quadriplegic police forensics expert (Denzel Washington) relies on a rookie cop (Angelina Jolie) to gather evidence and clues to the identity of a serial killer who is taunting the bedridden cop with a series of increasingly grotesque murders. Directed by Phillip Noyce, the police procedural slides from engrossing to disappointing with its unsatisfying revelations and gory wrap-up. Grisly violence, an implied affair, occasional profanity, and recurring rough language. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops classification of the theatrical version was A-IV - adults, with reservations. The Motion Picture Association of America rating was R - restricted.
Saturday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m., WKOW (ABC) - "Saving Private Ryan" (1998). Riveting war drama set during and immediately after D-Day 1944 when seven soldiers, led by their captain (Tom Hanks), are ordered to go behind German enemy lines to rescue a G.I. (Matt Damon) whose three brothers had been killed in action the previous week. Director Steven Spielberg brilliantly re-creates the horror and chaos of warfare, never losing sight of the soldiers' humanity, savagery, and patriotism even as they question the justification of their mission. Graphic battlefield violence with gore, some profanity, and recurring rough language. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops classification of the theatrical version was A-III - adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating was R - restricted.
Radio Programs of Note
Monday, Nov. 4-Sunday, Nov. 10, 4 p.m., WHFA (1240 AM) - "Bishop William H. Bullock's Weekly Radio Broadcast."
Monday, Nov. 4, 5 p.m., WHFA (1240 AM) - "Catholic Answers Live: Christian Discipleship." With guest Curtis Martin. Repeats 8 a.m. Nov. 5.
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m., WHFA (1240 AM) - "Moments of Truth Live: Apologizing for Apologetics." With guest Mark Brumley. Repeats 8 p.m. Nov. 6.
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m., WHFA (1240 AM) - "EWTN Live: Light of the East." With guest Fr. Michael Sopoliga. Repeats 1 p.m. and 11 p.m. Nov. 7.
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