Articles by Nick Olszyk

About Nick Olszyk
Nick Olszyk teaches theology at Marist Catholic High School in Eugene, Oregon. He was raised on bad science fiction movies, jelly beans, and TV shows that make fun of bad science fiction movies. Visit him online and listen to his podcast at "Catholic Cinema Crusade".
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Sauce and Spice

August 12, 2014 Nick Olszyk 0

MPAA Rating: PG USCCB Rating: A-III Reel Rating: (2 Michelin Stars = 4 Reels out of 5) The Hundred Foot Journey is a simple film about good food, good people, and how to live a […]

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“Monkey See, Monkey Do”

July 14, 2014 Nick Olszyk 0

MPAA Rating: PG-13 USCCB Rating: A-III Reel Rating:    (4 reels out of 5) In its Genesis-like account of a new sentient race, 2011’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes served as the Creation story in […]

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Growing Up is Hard to Do

June 16, 2014 Nick Olszyk 0

MPAA Rating: PG USCCB Rating: A-I Reel Rating: (4 Reels out of 5) How animation has grown up! Early animated features like Snow White and Sleeping Beauty with their simple plots, catchy tunes, and happy […]

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The Past You’ve Always Wanted

May 28, 2014 Nick Olszyk 0

MPAA Rating, PG-13 USCCB Rating, A-III Reel Rating: (4 Reels out of 5) Only a week after Godzilla burst onto the big screen (see CWR review), X-Men: Days of Future Past unveils another fantastic special […]

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The Loss of Will

May 5, 2014 Nick Olszyk 0

MPAA Rating: PG-13 USCCB Rating: A-III Reel Rating: (3 Reels out of 5) Transcendence is a dark, deep, and beautiful film from first-time director Wally Pfister that highlights his roots as one of Hollywood’s premier […]

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Jesus and His Rainbow Horse

April 24, 2014 Nick Olszyk 1

MPAA Rating: PG USCCB Rating: A-I Reel Rating:  (3 Reels out of 5) April 27th is St. Thomas Sunday (or Divine Mercy Sunday for all you Latins out there), marking the occasion when Jesus told […]