This year, the world got a new pope, the American Pope Leo XIV. He's proven to be fairly down-to-earth so far, and is a sports fan and, apparently, a movie fan. Pope Leo will soon honor Hollywood, with stars like Cate Blanchett, Adam Scott, Spike Lee, Viggo Mortensen, Alison Brie, Dave Franco, Monica Bellucci, and Chris Pine traveling to the Vatican for a special celebration. The pope "has expressed his desire to deepen dialogue with the World of Cinema... exploring the possibilities that artistic creativity offers to the mission of the Church and the promotion of human values," the Vatican said in a statement (via Reuters).To mark the occasion, the Vatican released a video where Pope Leo named his four favorite movies. Check it out below. - YouTube www.youtube.com It's a Wonderful Life Frank Capra's holiday classic follows George Bailey, a small-town guy who dreams of leaving Bedford Falls but keeps getting pulled back by family obligations and community needs. When financial disaster hits, George considers ending it all. An angel appears and shows him what the world would look like without him. The film was actually a box office flop when it was released. Now it's a perennial favorite that reminds us how one person's life touches countless others. You can read more about the film's brilliant screenplay here. The Sound of Music This musical tells the true story of Maria, a nun who becomes governess to the seven children of the widowed Captain von Trapp in Nazi-occupied Austria....
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 12 November