New subtitles for ‘Diary of a Country Priest’ leave artistry intact

Diary of a Country Priest

NEW YORK (CNS) -- Director Robert Bresson's "Diary of a Country Priest," from the 1936 Georges Bernanos novel, qualifies as a masterpiece by any measure. It received numerous awards upon its 1951 release and has exerted tremendous influence over filmmakers and movie lovers ever since. Because Bresson's artistic sensibility so beautifully conveys the theological depth of the narrative about a young cleric's physical and spiritual anguish, "Diary" also ranks among the … [Read more...]

MTV plays ‘Skins’ game cagily but with little to edify viewers

NEW YORK (CNS) -- Considerable controversy has been generated by the new comedy-drama series "Skins," which premiered on MTV Jan. 17 and is slated to continue running Mondays 10-11 p.m. EST. Adapted from a British series, the program follows a group of high school students who regard sexual activity, drinking and drug use as normal aspects of their lifestyle. The show's content has led a number of sponsors to withdraw, and the Parents Television Council has condemned … [Read more...]