Clare McCallan

Clare McCallan is a spoken word poet, author and television host based out of Boston. She is currently serving as the creative director of St. Joseph's Home for Artisans. You can find out more about her work at claremccallan.com.

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Sophie Nélisse, left, as Irena Gut in a scene from "Irena's Vow" (Courtesy of Quiver Distribution)

New film 'Irena's Vow' highlights the bravery of a historical Catholic figure

Louise Archambault's film "Irena's Vow" tells the true story of Irena Gut, a devout Polish Catholic who risked her life by hiding 12 Jews in the basement of a Nazi major's residence where she was a housekeeper. 

The Polish priest Maximillian Kolbe, portrayed by Marcin Kwasny, enters Auschwitz concentration camp in a scene from the forthcoming film, "Triumph of the Heart."

Catholic female producer tackles story of St. Maximilian Kolbe

Clare McCallan interviews Cecilia Stevenson, the female Catholic producer behind "The Triumph of the Heart," a film about St. Maximilian Kolbe. 

Maggie Smith as Lily Fox, Agnes O'Casey as Dolly and Kathy Bates as Eileen Dunne appear at the Ballygar All Stars Talent Show in "The Miracle Club." (Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics/Jonathan Hession)

Hollywood goes to Lourdes with 'The Miracle Club'

Thaddeus O'Sullivan's new film "The Miracle Club," starring Kathy Bates, Maggie Smith and Laura Linney, makes miracles palatable to secular viewers. 

Allison (Florence Pugh) and Daniel (Morgan Freeman) build an unlikely friendship in MGM's "A Good Person." (MGM/Jeong Park)

'A Good Person' asks hard questions about grief and addiction

Zach Braff's new film, starring Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman, acknowledges that there is no black-and-white answer to the question of how to help a person through grief and addiction.

A still shot of the movie "Women Talking" shows women sitting in a barn.

'Women Talking' asks us all to do more listening

"Women Talking" presents the viewer with arguably the most nuanced examination of sexual violence and systemic oppression ever to hit the big screen.

"Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical" stars Emma Thompson as Agatha Trunchbull, a tyrannical principal, and Alisha Weir as student Matilda Wormwood. (Dan Smith/Netflix © 2022)

At Netflix, a new leading lady takes center stage

Is this new leading lady a reflection of the average modern woman or is it the other way around? And whichever it is: Is it a good thing?

Florence Pugh as Lib Wright in "The Wonder" (Aidan Monaghan/Netflix © 2022)

Netflix's 'The Wonder' tells the right story from the wrong perspective

Florence Pugh shines in "The Wonder." She is supported by a talented cast, the masterful stylings of director Sebastián Lelio, and an outstanding soundtrack. This beautiful film's only fault is its source material.

Oscar Isaac and Keisha Castle-Hughes star in a scene from the movie "The Nativity Story."

Celebrate the Advent season through art

Here's a list of Advent movies, music, art and books that can add new elements of joy and understanding to your family's Advent journey.

 

Musicians peform during an Array of Hope event. From left, front row, are Dan Ferrari, Lauren Costabile, Brianne Nealon, and Nicky Costabile; in the back row are Jack Garno on guitar and Jimmy Meier on drums. (Courtesy of Array of Hope/Jeffrey Bruno)

Producer's ministry of events and music blends entertainment with adoration

Perspective: Mario Costabile, a successful film and music producer, felt called to serve the church. He launched Array of Hope, a ministry of music, films and concert events, events that he described as "very Catholic."

(Unsplash/Aryan Singh)

Another night teaching faith to teen girls through poetry and self-expression

Perspective: For the last three years, I've been traveling and speaking to teens and college students on the value of beauty in our pursuit of truth. I do this through original performance poetry pieces, or "spoken word poetry."

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