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01-24-2006, 02:33 AM
Bishops' Film Office Lists 'Narnia,' 'Crash' Among Top Films of 2005; Also Hails Best Family Films
To: National Desk
Contact: Sr. Mary Ann Walsh of the United State Conference of Catholic Bishops, 202-541-3200
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 /U.S. Newswire/ -- "The Chronicles of Narnia," based on the C.S. Lewis classic, and "Crash," a searing study of racial prejudice, stand among the top 10 films of 2005 hailed by the U.S. Bishops' Office for Film and Broadcasting.
The Office also listed top 10 family films of 2005.
"There were some wonderful movies this year that presented a strong and clear moral vision even as some dealt with adult themes," said Harry Forbes, director of the Film and Broadcasting Office. "While much on theater screens is reprehensible, it is important to acknowledge those outstanding pictures from Hollywood and abroad that not only exhibit high artistic merit, but also reflect gospel values."
Below are the films in alphabetical order with the classification from the Film and Broadcasting Office and their rating from the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America):
"The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe," captivating live-action fantasy adventure based on C.S. Lewis' beloved children's classic set in World War II-era England about four siblings' adventures in the enchanted realm of Narnia. Seeded with Christian symbolism and subtext, the beautifully told and faithful adaptation explores themes of good and evil. A-II (PG).....
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To: National Desk
Contact: Sr. Mary Ann Walsh of the United State Conference of Catholic Bishops, 202-541-3200
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 /U.S. Newswire/ -- "The Chronicles of Narnia," based on the C.S. Lewis classic, and "Crash," a searing study of racial prejudice, stand among the top 10 films of 2005 hailed by the U.S. Bishops' Office for Film and Broadcasting.
The Office also listed top 10 family films of 2005.
"There were some wonderful movies this year that presented a strong and clear moral vision even as some dealt with adult themes," said Harry Forbes, director of the Film and Broadcasting Office. "While much on theater screens is reprehensible, it is important to acknowledge those outstanding pictures from Hollywood and abroad that not only exhibit high artistic merit, but also reflect gospel values."
Below are the films in alphabetical order with the classification from the Film and Broadcasting Office and their rating from the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America):
"The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe," captivating live-action fantasy adventure based on C.S. Lewis' beloved children's classic set in World War II-era England about four siblings' adventures in the enchanted realm of Narnia. Seeded with Christian symbolism and subtext, the beautifully told and faithful adaptation explores themes of good and evil. A-II (PG).....
heres the story link http://news.yahoo.com/s/usnw/20060123/pl_usnw/bishops__film_office_lists__narnia____crash__among _top_films_of2005__also_hails_best_family_films117 _xml