The pope’s favorite movies? Not a slasher film in the bunch

The “Purge” movies and entries in the “Saw” series are missing from the list. There is no “Evil Dead” title. “The Devil” is suspiciously absent.

In this case, the list is the four favorite films of Pope Leo XIV, aka Chicago native Robert Francis Prevost. Pope announced the list via video Before the meeting planned to be held with the leading names of the cinema world on Saturday.

To avoid the risk of the academy orchestra stealing from the stage, let’s quickly share the winners:

1. “It’s a Wonderful Life” 1946
2. “The Sound of Music” 1965
3. “Ordinary People,” 1980
4. “Life is Beautiful” 1997

This is it. No “Pain and Ecstasy”. No “Papa Joan,” “Spotlight,” or “Conclave,” for obvious reasons. “Brother Act” or “Oh My God!” or any of the related sequels, for less obvious reasons.

In fact, there isn’t a single comedy, not even a silly comedy. And whether on the drama or comedy front, the pope could definitely have his pick of at least one movie set in the ancient forest. Think “Blues Brothers,” “Home Alone,” “The Untouchables,” “High Fidelity,” “Eight Men Away” or “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” (To think “Chicago“ For God’s sake.)

It looks like Pope Leo will meet Hollywood celebrities on Saturday: Diversity The cast includes actors Monica Bellucci, Cate Blanchett, Alison Brie, Dave Franco, Viggo Mortensen and Chris Pine, as well as directors Spike Lee, George Miller, Giuseppe Tornatore and Gus Van Sant.

According to the information obtained, the Pope “expressed his desire to deepen the dialogue with the world of cinema, especially actors and directors, by exploring the possibilities that artistic creativity offers to the mission of the Church and the promotion of human values.” CNN.

It sounds good, and one can’t go wrong with the movies on the pope’s list; Two of the four films won the Oscar for best picture, while the other two were nominated for best picture.

However, since Morgan Freeman also needs papal recognition, let’s shed a small tear for the exclusion of “The Great Bruce.”