Week 12

Religion

This week’s challenge comes courtesy of a suggestion by page4mars. Watch a movie with a religious figure as the protagonist, antagonist or a religious figure/position (Priest, Nun, Monk etc.) in the title.

There's little point going into some horror suggestions. The horror fans among you will already have some lined up in your watchlist ready to go.

So looking at none-horror movies to complete the challenge: First up, we have "Calvary," a compelling drama about a good-hearted priest who faces a dark threat during confession. Then, there's "Boondock Saints," where two brothers embark on a vigilante mission, believing they're on a divine quest to rid Boston of evil. "The Pope of Greenwich Village" takes us into the heart of New York's Italian-American community, with a twist of faith and betrayal.

Who can forget Whoopie Goldbergs "Sister Act"? A comedy about a lounge singer who goes undercover as a nun to avoid a mob hit. In "Ida," a young novitiate nun in 1960s Poland uncovers a family secret dating back to the Nazis. "It’s a Wonderful Life," a timeless classic, features an angel helping a despairing businessman.

"First Reformed" is about a pastor grappling with mounting despair brought on by tragedy, world issues, and his past. In "Doubt" a Catholic school principle becomes concerned about the relationship between a charismatic priest and a young student. "The Name of the Rose" is a thrilling mystery set in a medieval monastery, with Sean Connery playing a Sherlock Holmes-esque monk. Finally, the infamous "The Passion of the Christ" features a controversial depiction of the final 12 hours in the life of Jesus Christ.

Suggestions

These movies are mentioned in the video as potential suggestions for the challenge.

Challenge Stats

Completed the Challenge: 62
Total Movies Watched: 114
Different Movies Watched: 84
Hours Watched: 217

The Pope's Exorcist

7

The Pope's Exorcist (2023)

Constantine

5

Constantine (2005)

The Prince of Egypt

3

The Prince of Egypt (1998)

Benedetta

3

Benedetta (2021)

The Nun II

3

The Nun II (2023)

First Reformed

3

First Reformed (2018)

Before the Devil Knows You're Dead

2

Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007)

Noah

2

Noah (2014)

The Name of the Rose

2

The Name of the Rose (1986)

Doubt

2

Doubt (2008)

Sympathy for the Devil

2

Sympathy for the Devil (2023)

The Book of Clarence

2

The Book of Clarence (2024)

Ben-Hur

2

Ben-Hur (1959)

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

2

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023)

Saved!

2

Saved! (2004)

Calvary

2

Calvary (2014)

Dogma

2

Dogma (1999)

Hanu-Man

2

Hanu-Man (2024)

The Bells of St. Mary's

1

The Bells of St. Mary's (1945)

Keeping the Faith

1

Keeping the Faith (2000)

Only God Forgives

1

Only God Forgives (2013)

Ida

1

Ida (2013)

Yes, God, Yes

1

Yes, God, Yes (2020)

Corpus Christi

1

Corpus Christi (2019)

Going My Way

1

Going My Way (1944)

The Passion of the Christ

1

The Passion of the Christ (2004)

The Devil's Rain

1

The Devil's Rain (1975)

Exorcist: The Beginning

1

Exorcist: The Beginning (2004)

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

1

Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)

The Nun's Story

1

The Nun's Story (1959)

Eyes of Fire

1

Eyes of Fire (1983)

The Devils

1

The Devils (1971)

The Masked Saint

1

The Masked Saint (2016)

God Told Me To

1

God Told Me To (1976)

The Omen

1

The Omen (1976)

The Order

1

The Order (2003)

Bruce Almighty

1

Bruce Almighty (2003)

Charlie's Angels

1

Charlie's Angels (2019)

The Last Temptation of Christ

1

The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)

Death at a Funeral

1

Death at a Funeral (2007)

The Exorcism of Emily Rose

1

The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)

Saint Omer

1

Saint Omer (2022)

Witchhammer

1

Witchhammer (1970)

Metropolis

1

Metropolis (1927)

Disobedience

1

Disobedience (2018)

Jonestown: Paradise Lost

1

Jonestown: Paradise Lost (2007)

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

1

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)

The Blood of Jesus

1

The Blood of Jesus (1941)

RoboCop

1

RoboCop (1987)

Whistle Down the Wind

1

Whistle Down the Wind (1961)

Little Nicky

1

Little Nicky (2000)

Thelma

1

Thelma (2017)

Black Robe

1

Black Robe (1991)

Bulletproof Monk

1

Bulletproof Monk (2003)

Meet Joe Black

1

Meet Joe Black (1998)

The Age of the Earth

1

The Age of the Earth (1980)

Dune: Part Two

1

Dune: Part Two (2024)

Red State

1

Red State (2011)

Holy Camp!

1

Holy Camp! (2017)

Apostle

1

Apostle (2018)

Legion

1

Legion (2010)

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut

1

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999)

The Devil's Advocate

1

The Devil's Advocate (1997)

Luz: The Flower of Evil

1

Luz: The Flower of Evil (2019)

Bedazzled

1

Bedazzled (2000)

The Church

1

The Church (1989)

Journey to Bethlehem

1

Journey to Bethlehem (2023)

Silence

1

Silence (2016)

Attack the Block

1

Attack the Block (2011)

Leap of Faith

1

Leap of Faith (1992)

The Night of the Hunter

1

The Night of the Hunter (1955)

The Jesus Trip

1

The Jesus Trip (1971)

Late Night with the Devil

1

Late Night with the Devil (2024)

The Nun

1

The Nun (2018)

The Long Good Friday

1

The Long Good Friday (1980)

Amen.

1

Amen. (2002)

Deliver Us

1

Deliver Us (2023)

Nuns on the Run

1

Nuns on the Run (1990)

Antichrist

1

Antichrist (2009)

The Two Popes

1

The Two Popes (2019)

The Big Lebowski

1

The Big Lebowski (1998)

The Devil's Backbone

1

The Devil's Backbone (2001)

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

1

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)

The Prophecy

1

The Prophecy (1995)

Most watched actors

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Philip Seymour Hoffman (4)

Doubt (2008)
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007)
The Big Lebowski (1998)
Leap of Faith (1992)

Betty Aberlin

Betty Aberlin (3)

Dogma (1999)
Red State (2011)
Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins (3)

Noah (2014)
The Two Popes (2019)
Meet Joe Black (1998)

Steve Martin

Steve Martin (2)

The Prince of Egypt (1998)
Leap of Faith (1992)

Valerio Isidori

Valerio Isidori (2)

The Name of the Rose (1986)
The Passion of the Christ (2004)

Babs Olusanmokun

Babs Olusanmokun (2)

The Book of Clarence (2024)
Dune: Part Two (2024)

Eric Idle

Eric Idle (2)

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999)
Nuns on the Run (1990)

Jonas Bloquet

Jonas Bloquet (2)

The Nun II (2023)
The Nun (2018)

Marina Berti

Marina Berti (2)

Ben-Hur (1959)
Amen. (2002)

John Innes

John Innes (2)

Saved! (2004)
The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)