Christian filmmaker and animator Pete Docter is now the new Creative Officer of Pixar Animation. Pete Docter will fill the role left by John Lasseter, who left the company over misconduct allegations. ...
Read More »Netflix’s ‘The Toys That Made Us’ tops July’s streaming entries
One of my best childhood memories involved three correlating things: the Service Merchandise catalog, Star Wars toys, and my Christmas wish list. Each December during the 1980s, I would study the catalog ...
Read More »‘I Can Only Imagine’ continues to break Hollywood records
If you’re thinking the number one DVD sold in America this week was a superhero blockbuster from the Hollywood mega-movie makers, think again. The hit-film “I Can Only Imagine” is continuing to ...
Read More »Here’s 5 family-friendly things worth watching in July
There was a time I enjoyed watching the news, perusing Twitter, and scanning Facebook. No longer. Those days are long gone due to a culture that has forgotten how to disagree without ...
Read More »Jurassic World revives old plot lines, not just dinosaurs
Claire Dearing is different now. She’s had a change of heart. Whereas she used to be all about the business of managing the dinosaurs at the theme park Jurassic World, she’s now ...
Read More »Wolverine Hugh Jackman honors dad with post
Like many others across social media on Father’s Day, actor Hugh Jackman expressed his gratitude for his father with an emotional Instagram post. Jackman has previously opened up about his close relationship ...
Read More »In ‘Won’t You be My Neighbor,’ we see why Fred Rogers still matters
Fred Rogers hated television. When he talks about his first encounter with the still-infant medium, he doesn’t hide his distain: “They were throwing pies at each other,” he says. Over the next several decades, ...
Read More »New Stars Wars ‘Solo’ takes a turn to the dark side
“Solo: A Star Wars Story” has a tall order to fill. It makes an attempt to satisfy the differing backstory imaginings of millions of fans, offer the nostalgia that many crave, show ...
Read More »Baldknobber movie makes premier in Branson
If you’ve been to Branson you can’t miss the local Baldknobber lore. A ride through Fire in the Hole at Silver Dollar City is a favorite of anyone who visits the park ...
Read More »‘Thor,’ ‘The Last Jedi’ make their debut on Netflix
Netflix customers groaned last year when Disney announced it eventually would sever its agreement with the streaming service. But lost in the details was some good news for Netflix movie buffs: The ...
Read More »‘I Can Only Imagine’ & ‘Paul’ DVDs lead June family-friendly spotlight
March was a banner month for faith films, and some of those same movies are set to hit the home entertainment market in June, giving families who didn’t see them the ...
Read More »Show Dogs about as clean as movies get
Max is a dedicated NYPD police dog. But if that makes you think of TV dogs sniffing boxes at the airport, you’re barking up the wrong tree. The movie Show Dogs, which ...
Read More »5 Things Parents Should Know about Avengers: Infinity War
A big, bad alien is threatening to kill half the people in the universe and he’s heading to Earth. But at least we have the Avengers to save us, right? Well, maybe ...
Read More »FamilyLife’s ‘Like Arrows’ film to spotlight Christ-centered parenting
Alex Kendrick’s latest film, ‘Like Arrows,’ was daunting to make, he says. The filmmaker has directed or produced five films during his career, but none of them had the unique challenges that ...
Read More »Can a horror movie have a Christian theme? The Quiet Place will surprise you
So you’ve grown up but still love the thrill of the old-fashioned horror film. It’s almost impossible to find one these days that doesn’t tear at your personal values. Horror films are ...
Read More »Tragic loss began “I Can Only Imagine” actor’s journey into film
To the surprise of many, the sleeper hit of the Spring has been “I Can Only Imagine.” The film opened at #3 across the nation and has since grossed over $70 million–beating ...
Read More »Musical ‘The Greatest Showman’ leads April DVD releases
If you’re wanting it to be family-friendly, then the history of the musical on the big screen has been a mixed bag. The 1960s gave us such family classics as The Sound ...
Read More »Now streaming: ‘Hans Zimmer: Live In Prague,’ ‘Lawrence of Arabia,’ ‘The Conspirator’
Music is one of God’s great gifts, but it’s enjoyed best when it’s live. This month on Netflix, subscribers can enjoy a concert from one of the world’s top composers – Hans ...
Read More »‘Paul’ director says new movie is true to scripture
Filmmaker Andrew Hyatt understands why Christians are hesitant to trust Bible-based films out of Hollywood. As he acknowledges, the track record hasn’t been so great. That’s why – ahead of the release of ...
Read More »Movie “Risen” is streaming just in time for Easter
Was Jesus risen, or was his “resurrection” an elaborate hoax? Suppose you had been present at the events surrounding Jesus’ death, burial and alleged resurrection, and could study the evidence yourself. Suppose, ...
Read More »Christian movie trounces blockbusters over weekend
“Tomb Raider,” “Black Panther” and then there’s the Christian movie “I Can Only Imagine.” That’s the surprise line-up of the weekend’s top three films at the box office. While the faith-based film ...
Read More »Metro Voice interviews “I Can Only Imagine” director John Erwin
‘I Can Only Imagine’ a ‘leap forward’ from previous films, director Jon Erwin says The same filmmakers behind Woodlawn, Mom’s Night Out and October Baby are set to release their next film ...
Read More »‘The Last Jedi’ leads latest DVD releases
Ask any Star Wars fan their thoughts on The Last Jedi, and you’ll either start an argument or find a new friend. There were few middle-of-the-road opinions on this blockbuster. At RottenTomatoes.com, ...
Read More »Three major faith-based movies hit theaters in March
If you like faith-based movies, then you’re going to love March. That’s because three high-profile faith films will release on three consecutive weekends this month. Here is a quick rundown: I Can ...
Read More »Black Panther movie set was “like church” says actress
It’s not billed as a “Christian” or “Faith-based” film but that hasn’t stopped actors in the megahit “Black Panther” from speaking out about the power of God in their lives. PJ Media ...
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