Archive for the 'Movies' Category

Columbus’ place in History

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

It goes without any doubt that Christopher Columbus remains and will remain one of the most central and controversial figures of all Western history. Quite ironically, his name survives with more fame than the man who gave his own name to the new continent, another Italian sailor, Amerigo ... More


The life of St. Anthony of Padua

Friday, January 9th, 2009

In the West, it is rare to see movies that present Christianity under a positive light, much more so those that depict the life of a saint. This is why this Italian movie is particularily delighting: it narrates the life of St. Anthony of Padua, the son of a Portugues noble who gave up all ... More