{"id":221987,"date":"2023-08-07T12:52:58","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T12:52:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartcatholics.com\/deacon-steven-greydanus-watching-decent-films\/"},"modified":"2023-08-07T12:52:58","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T12:52:58","slug":"deacon-steven-greydanus-watching-decent-films","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartcatholics.com\/deacon-steven-greydanus-watching-decent-films\/","title":{"rendered":"Deacon Steven Greydanus &#8211; Watching Decent Films"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HplmhXHVtJA?feature=oembed\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This week, Paul talks with the Catholic film critic, Deacon Steven Greydanus. Steven explains how movies can change people for the good and help make the world a better place. They also discuss how to critically engage with movies without falling into fear or moralism, and how to pass those values onto our children. Finally, Steven shares what he thinks are the best movies of the past year. <\/p>\n<p>Deacon Steven D. Greydanus has been writing about film since 2000, when he created Decent Films. Since then, he\u2019s written regularly for a number of outlets including the National Catholic Register, Catholic Digest, Crux, Christianity Today, and Catholic World Report. Other bylines include RogerEbert.com, Slate, Bright Wall\/Dark Room, and Our Sunday Visitor. <\/p>\n<p>For over 18 years he wrote regularly for the National Catholic Register and was their film critic for nearly 11 years. His work at the Register was recognized several times by the Catholic Media Association Awards. <\/p>\n<p>Steven is a member of the New York Film Critics Circle and a deacon in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark. He studied at the School of Visual Arts, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, and Immaculate Conception Seminary at Seton Hall University. Steven and his wife Suzanne have seven children.<\/p>\n<p>LINKS<\/p>\n<p>Ethan Hunt\u2019s second act and Tom Cruise\u2019s third: The unending impossible mission<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/decentfilms.com\/articles\/ethan-hunts-second-act\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/decentfilms.com\/articles\/ethan-hunts-second-act<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Indiana Jones movies and Raiders of the Lost Ark: Why the original still stands alone<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/decentfilms.com\/articles\/indiana-jones\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/decentfilms.com\/articles\/indiana-jones<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is an incomplete triumph<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/decentfilms.com\/articles\/spiderverse2\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/decentfilms.com\/articles\/spiderverse2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SUBSCRIBE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.popefrancisgeneration.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.popefrancisgeneration.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>JOIN FATHERS HEART ACADEMY<br \/>\nDiscover the truth and hope of Church teachings through a study of magisterial documents, access to Paul Fahey\u2019s podcasts and articles, and a supportive community of learners.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/fathersheartacademy.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/fathersheartacademy.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ABOUT POPE FRANCIS GENERATION<br \/>\nPope Francis Generation is the show for Catholics struggling with the Church\u2019s teaching, who feel like they might not belong in the Church anymore, and who still hunger for a God of love and goodness. Hosted by Paul Fahey, a professional catechist, and Dominic de Souza, someone who needs catechesis. Together, we\u2019re taking our own look at the Catholic Church\u2013 her teachings and practices- from 3 views that changed our world: the Kerygma, the forgotten doctrine of theosis, and the teachings of Pope Francis. Together, with you, we\u2019re the Pope Francis Generation. <\/p>\n<p>SUPPORT THIS SHOW: PFG MEMBERS<br \/>\nGot a question you\u2019d like us to respond to in the next episode? Have some feedback? Visit us at popefrancisgeneration.com to send a message. Paid subscribers get to watch each episode before everyone else, join private Q&amp;As, and pitch ideas for the topic of our final show this season!<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT PAUL FAHEY<br \/>\nPaul lives in Michigan with his wife, Kristina, and five kids. A catechist, retreat leader, counseling student, as well as a contributor and co-founder of Where Peter Is. Paul writes and speaks about what he loves: the Kerygma, the Sacraments, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Francis. <a href=\"https:\/\/pfahey.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/pfahey.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ABOUT DOMINIC DE SOUZA<br \/>\nSmartCatholics founder, Dominic de Souza, is a convert from radical traditionalism \u2013 inspired by WherePeterIs, Bishop Robert Barron, and Pope Francis. He is passionate about helping ordinary Catholics break the \u2018bystander effect\u2019, and be firstresponders. \u201cWe don\u2019t have to be geniuses. We just have to show up with witness and kindness. Christ does the rest.\u201d Today he hosts the SmartCatholics community. <a href=\"https:\/\/smartcatholics.com\">https:\/\/smartcatholics.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SUPPORTERS: WherePeterIs<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/wherepeteris.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/wherepeteris.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ABOUT SMARTCATHOLICS<br \/>\nCome and join Paul and me in SmartCatholics, the free online community for Catholic millennials, creators, and learners who want faithful conversations that are unafraid of doubts and questions, plus we\u2019re free of trolls and ads and toxicity.<br \/>\nJoin: <a href=\"https:\/\/smartcatholics.com\">https:\/\/smartcatholics.com<\/a><br \/>\nDonate: <a href=\"https:\/\/smartcatholics.com\/donate\">https:\/\/smartcatholics.com\/donate<\/a><br \/>\nFacebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/smartcatholics\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/smartcatholics\/<\/a><br \/>\nInstagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/smartcathol\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/smartcathol<\/a>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week, Paul talks with the Catholic film critic, Deacon Steven Greydanus. Steven explains how movies can change people for the good and help make the world a better place. They also discuss how to critically engage with movies without falling into fear or moralism, and how to pass those values onto our children. Finally, Steven shares what he thinks are the best movies of the past year. <\/p>\n<p>Deacon Steven D. Greydanus has been writing about film since 2000, when he created Decent Films. Since then, he\u2019s written regularly for a number of outlets including the National Catholic Register, Catholic Digest, Crux, Christianity Today, and Catholic World Report. Other bylines include RogerEbert.com, Slate, Bright Wall\/Dark Room, and Our Sunday Visitor. <\/p>\n<p>For over 18 years he wrote regularly for the National Catholic Register and was their film critic for nearly 11 years. His work at the Register was recognized several times by the Catholic Media Association Awards. <\/p>\n<p>Steven is a member of the New York Film Critics Circle and a deacon in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark. He studied at the School of Visual Arts, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, and Immaculate Conception Seminary at Seton Hall University. Steven and his wife Suzanne have seven children.<\/p>\n<p>LINKS<\/p>\n<p>Ethan Hunt\u2019s second act and Tom Cruise\u2019s third: The unending impossible mission<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/decentfilms.com\/articles\/ethan-hunts-second-act<\/p>\n<p>Indiana Jones movies and Raiders of the Lost Ark: Why the original still stands alone<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/decentfilms.com\/articles\/indiana-jones<\/p>\n<p>Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is an incomplete triumph<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/decentfilms.com\/articles\/spiderverse2<\/p>\n<p>SUBSCRIBE: https:\/\/www.popefrancisgeneration.com<\/p>\n<p>JOIN FATHERS HEART ACADEMY<br \/>\nDiscover the truth and hope of Church teachings through a study of magisterial documents, access to Paul Fahey\u2019s podcasts and articles, and a supportive community of learners.<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/fathersheartacademy.com<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT POPE FRANCIS GENERATION<br \/>\nPope Francis Generation is the show for Catholics struggling with the Church\u2019s teaching, who feel like they might not belong in the Church anymore, and who still hunger for a God of love and goodness. Hosted by Paul Fahey, a professional catechist, and Dominic de Souza, someone who needs catechesis. Together, we\u2019re taking our own look at the Catholic Church\u2013 her teachings and practices- from 3 views that changed our world: the Kerygma, the forgotten doctrine of theosis, and the teachings of Pope Francis. Together, with you, we\u2019re the Pope Francis Generation. <\/p>\n<p>SUPPORT THIS SHOW: PFG MEMBERS<br \/>\nGot a question you\u2019d like us to respond to in the next episode? Have some feedback? Visit us at popefrancisgeneration.com to send a message. Paid subscribers get to watch each episode before everyone else, join private Q&amp;As, and pitch ideas for the topic of our final show this season!<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT PAUL FAHEY<br \/>\nPaul lives in Michigan with his wife, Kristina, and five kids. A catechist, retreat leader, counseling student, as well as a contributor and co-founder of Where Peter Is. Paul writes and speaks about what he loves: the Kerygma, the Sacraments, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Francis. https:\/\/pfahey.com\/<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT DOMINIC DE SOUZA<br \/>\nSmartCatholics founder, Dominic de Souza, is a convert from radical traditionalism \u2013 inspired by WherePeterIs, Bishop Robert Barron, and Pope Francis. He is passionate about helping ordinary Catholics break the \u2018bystander effect\u2019, and be firstresponders. \u201cWe don\u2019t have to be geniuses. We just have to show up with witness and kindness. Christ does the rest.\u201d Today he hosts the SmartCatholics community. https:\/\/smartcatholics.com<\/p>\n<p>SUPPORTERS: WherePeterIs<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/wherepeteris.com\/<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT SMARTCATHOLICS<br \/>\nCome and join Paul and me in SmartCatholics, the free online community for Catholic millennials, creators, and learners who want faithful conversations that are unafraid of doubts and questions, plus we\u2019re free of trolls and ads and toxicity.<br \/>\nJoin: https:\/\/smartcatholics.com<br \/>\nDonate: https:\/\/smartcatholics.com\/donate<br \/>\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/smartcatholics\/<br \/>\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/smartcathol&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":221988,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[121],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Deacon Steven Greydanus - Watching Decent Films - SmartCatholics<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/smartcatholics.com\/deacon-steven-greydanus-watching-decent-films\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Deacon Steven Greydanus - Watching Decent Films - SmartCatholics\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"This week, Paul talks with the Catholic film critic, Deacon Steven Greydanus. 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Steven is a member of the New York Film Critics Circle and a deacon in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark. He studied at the School of Visual Arts, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, and Immaculate Conception Seminary at Seton Hall University. Steven and his wife Suzanne have seven children. 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Hosted by Paul Fahey, a professional catechist, and Dominic de Souza, someone who needs catechesis. Together, we\u2019re taking our own look at the Catholic Church\u2013 her teachings and practices- from 3 views that changed our world: the Kerygma, the forgotten doctrine of theosis, and the teachings of Pope Francis. Together, with you, we\u2019re the Pope Francis Generation.  SUPPORT THIS SHOW: PFG MEMBERS Got a question you\u2019d like us to respond to in the next episode? Have some feedback? Visit us at popefrancisgeneration.com to send a message. Paid subscribers get to watch each episode before everyone else, join private Q&amp;As, and pitch ideas for the topic of our final show this season! ABOUT PAUL FAHEY Paul lives in Michigan with his wife, Kristina, and five kids. A catechist, retreat leader, counseling student, as well as a contributor and co-founder of Where Peter Is. 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Finally, Steven shares what he thinks are the best movies of the past year.  Deacon Steven D. Greydanus has been writing about film since 2000, when he created Decent Films. Since then, he\u2019s written regularly for a number of outlets including the National Catholic Register, Catholic Digest, Crux, Christianity Today, and Catholic World Report. Other bylines include RogerEbert.com, Slate, Bright Wall\/Dark Room, and Our Sunday Visitor.  For over 18 years he wrote regularly for the National Catholic Register and was their film critic for nearly 11 years. His work at the Register was recognized several times by the Catholic Media Association Awards.  Steven is a member of the New York Film Critics Circle and a deacon in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark. He studied at the School of Visual Arts, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, and Immaculate Conception Seminary at Seton Hall University. Steven and his wife Suzanne have seven children. LINKS Ethan Hunt\u2019s second act and Tom Cruise\u2019s third: The unending impossible mission https:\/\/decentfilms.com\/articles\/ethan-hunts-second-act Indiana Jones movies and Raiders of the Lost Ark: Why the original still stands alone https:\/\/decentfilms.com\/articles\/indiana-jones Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is an incomplete triumph https:\/\/decentfilms.com\/articles\/spiderverse2  SUBSCRIBE: https:\/\/www.popefrancisgeneration.com JOIN FATHERS HEART ACADEMY Discover the truth and hope of Church teachings through a study of magisterial documents, access to Paul Fahey\u2019s podcasts and articles, and a supportive community of learners. https:\/\/fathersheartacademy.com  ABOUT POPE FRANCIS GENERATION Pope Francis Generation is the show for Catholics struggling with the Church\u2019s teaching, who feel like they might not belong in the Church anymore, and who still hunger for a God of love and goodness. Hosted by Paul Fahey, a professional catechist, and Dominic de Souza, someone who needs catechesis. Together, we\u2019re taking our own look at the Catholic Church\u2013 her teachings and practices- from 3 views that changed our world: the Kerygma, the forgotten doctrine of theosis, and the teachings of Pope Francis. Together, with you, we\u2019re the Pope Francis Generation.  SUPPORT THIS SHOW: PFG MEMBERS Got a question you\u2019d like us to respond to in the next episode? Have some feedback? Visit us at popefrancisgeneration.com to send a message. Paid subscribers get to watch each episode before everyone else, join private Q&amp;As, and pitch ideas for the topic of our final show this season! ABOUT PAUL FAHEY Paul lives in Michigan with his wife, Kristina, and five kids. A catechist, retreat leader, counseling student, as well as a contributor and co-founder of Where Peter Is. Paul writes and speaks about what he loves: the Kerygma, the Sacraments, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Francis. https:\/\/pfahey.com\/ ABOUT DOMINIC DE SOUZA SmartCatholics founder, Dominic de Souza, is a convert from radical traditionalism \u2013 inspired by WherePeterIs, Bishop Robert Barron, and Pope Francis. He is passionate about helping ordinary Catholics break the \u2018bystander effect\u2019, and be firstresponders. \u201cWe don\u2019t have to be geniuses. We just have to show up with witness and kindness. Christ does the rest.\u201d Today he hosts the SmartCatholics community. https:\/\/smartcatholics.com  SUPPORTERS: WherePeterIs https:\/\/wherepeteris.com\/  ABOUT SMARTCATHOLICS Come and join Paul and me in SmartCatholics, the free online community for Catholic millennials, creators, and learners who want faithful conversations that are unafraid of doubts and questions, plus we\u2019re free of trolls and ads and toxicity. 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