The Upside is a comedy about a poor African-American man and a paralyzed white millionaire who help each other learn valuable life lessons. Beautifully crafted, funny and heartfelt, The Upside has a strong moral, pro-life ...
Read More »‘Social Animals’ spotlights perilous life of teens and Instagram
Not that long ago, I was young and hip. I knew about the latest trends, the latest songs, the latest gadgets. It was my life. But the process of growing older and ...
Read More »Shirley Boone dies, Pat says ‘change of address’
Shirley Boone, the longtime wife of singer Pat Boone, dedicated Christian as well as a philanthropist, has died. She was 84. She passed away on Jan. 11, surrounded by her four daughters, ...
Read More »Christian Bale thanks Satan for Golden Globes win
Hollywood actor Christian Bale, who is known for playing dark figures, thanked an unusual source on Sunday for his Golden Globes win – Satan. Bale gave the shout-out to the ruler of ...
Read More »‘Series of Unfortunate Events’ leads January streaming
January streaming options include many family films and a surprising series. My children aren’t allowed to watch horror movies. Or scary movies. Or anything that might possibly give them nightmares. I have ...
Read More »Hollywood actress willing to risk it all for pro-life film, claims getting blacklisted ‘worth it’
Actress Ashley Bratcher has risked her career to star in a film that tells the story of a former Planned Parenthood employee who refused to refer any more babies for abortion after ...
Read More »The 10 best family-friendly films of 2018
Let’s face it: It can be difficult to find films that the whole family can watch. Thankfully, though, there were quite a few family-friendly films released in theaters in 2018. Here are ...
Read More »Mary Poppins Returns stays true to innocence of the original
Disney’s latest reboot of the beloved classic Mary Poppins, brims with positive themes that can be seen in the lives of the characters and the songs they sing. Those themes include hope, ...
Read More »Why did Christian film ‘The Reliant’ get an R rating?
Christian movie insiders are questioning the actions of the Motion Picture Association of America after it gave Christian film “The Reliant,” starring Kevin Sorbo and other Christian celebrities, an R rating. Strangely, ...
Read More »‘At Eternity’s Gate’ explores complicated Vincent van Gogh
He had come to Arles to get away from the fog and colorless gray of Paris. But when Vincent van Gogh first arrives, it seems little better. Wind buffets the window, rattling ...
Read More »‘My Pillow’ inventor donates $1 million to pro-life film
I addition to his pillow, his donation may also help him sleep at night. The inventor of the “My Pillow,” Mike Lindell, is investing $1 million into the pro-life film “Unplanned.” “I’m ...
Read More »Adopting 3 kids brings mayhem and hilarity in film ‘Instant Family’
Instant Family is the story of a married couple who have postponed having children of their own but then try adopting a trio of foster siblings, who turn their lives upside down. Inspired ...
Read More »‘The Grinch’ reflects on true meaning of Christmas
The frozen wind whips, the snow seeps with wet trickles into his garishly green furry ankles, and the Grinch sucks his teeth in frustration on his icy mountain perch. They think their ...
Read More »4 Bible films top this month’s family-friendly spotlight
In our monthly series, “5 Family-Friendly Things,” we continue to spotlight five family-friendly entertainment choices on film, DVDs, streaming or television. Here’s our spotlight for November. Bible movies are a favorite in ...
Read More »Is politics driving Gosnell movie’s removal from theaters?
The filmmakers behind “Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer” have questioned why hundreds of theaters have dropped the pro-life movie despite a very strong opening performance. They also shared various ...
Read More »Forget the controversy, ‘First Man’ honors American hero
“One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” So said Neil Armstrong when he first set foot on the moon—perhaps one of the most famous quotes in American history. It forever ...
Read More »‘Gosnell’ is a good movie, not a sermon says director
The film “Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer” opened in theaters on Oct. 12 in the top 10 nationwide in only 20 percent of the theaters that bigger movies showed. ...
Read More »‘Gosnell’ is a movie you must not miss
Anita and I went with friends to see the new movie “Gosnell” last night. It was sold out at the AMC in Leawood so we googled another showtime and drove to south ...
Read More »‘Gosnell’ is a gripping movie the media wants to ignore
A trio of forthcoming movies hailed by pro-life activists — led by the much anticipated “Gosnell” opening Oct. 12 — could influence Americans’ thinking on abortion, critics say. Starring Dean Cain as ...
Read More »5 family-friendly shows for October
This monthly series, “5 Family-Friendly Things,” spotlights five family-friendly entertainment choices on film, DVDs, streaming or television. Here’s our October picks. Darren Turner is a husband, father and seminary graduate who feels ...
Read More »‘Searching’ is a thriller with an urgent message
On a normal Thursday night, David Kim received a call from his daughter, Margot, informing him that she would be studying all night with a group of friends. The next day she ...
Read More »‘God Bless the Broken Road’ tackles faith and military
Fans of faith-based movies who also have a love for the U.S. military could be a bit busy in the next two months. That’s because three films with military themes are set ...
Read More »I-70 Drive-In Theater to close before winter
A Kansas City drive-in icon that provided entertainment to area families for decades will not reopen after the current season. The I-70 Drive-In theater will be shuttered by new owners B&B Theaters. ...
Read More »Operation Finale is a look at best, and worst, of humanity
World War II movies are their own genre but not many film stories are told from the Jewish perspective. “Operation Finale” (MGM) corrects that lack, giving us a story, begun during the ...
Read More »Crazy Rich Asians an updated Cinderella
Eleanor Young is not crazy. She’s also not to be trifled with. Just ask anyone who’s ever mistaken her quiet demeanor for passivity. Take, say, the manager of a posh London hotel ...
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