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The Catholic Movie Review, founded by Catholic journalist Zosimo Literatus in 2009, made its debut on 27 June 2009 under the Word Press label. The review was on Rambo 4, a blockbuster 2008 war-hero movie, starring Sylvester Stallo. On 13 March 2010, it made its last review on a hilarious Filipino movie, Nobody, Nobody, But Juan (2009). It had to stop later on as more time hounded senior film reviewer Zosimo Literatus, and had to prioritize his activities in money-making activities.

The revival of CMR in 2014 reflects a renewed opportunity to continue this educational ministry as time becomes more available in God's help. 

We look forward to your renewed patronage of this blogsite, and share it with your relatives and friend who might get something spiritually fruitful upon reading the reviews therein. May God bless you all!

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