Streaming ‘Victoria’ might fill your ‘Downton Abbey’ void. I didn’t cry when PBS’ Downton Abbey went off the air, but I thought about it. After all, what would replace my infatuation with ...
Read More »‘Silence’ speaks volumes about faith
Martin Scorsese is one of the great auteurists of our time. From Oscar winning films like Taxi Driver (1976) and The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), no one questions Scorsese’s repertoire for ...
Read More »Passengers to nowhere
Interstellar travel seems to be a similar goal all humans hold these days. The thrill of exploring new planets, discovering new galaxies, and in the case of Morten Tyldum’s (Imitation Game) space ...
Read More »Eight faith-based films hit theaters this fall
For fans of faith-based films, this fall could be a banner time to visit the theater. With Hillsong: Let Hope Rise leading the way Sept. 16, eight films marketed toward Christian audiences ...
Read More »Ben-Hur is a Gospel-infused ‘visual delight’
When the first Ben-Hur trailer was released earlier this year, my concerns were the same as many other moviegoers and critics. It appeared heavy on action, short on story, and – aghast! ...
Read More »My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 stays true to original
My Big Fat Greek Wedding first hit theaters in 2002. Now, fourteen years later (opening March 25), we have finally been given a sequel that was more than worth the wait. Fans ...
Read More »REVIEW: ‘RISEN’ is a Bible-based detective story worth watching
Some of the best discussions I’ve ever had in church small groups have revolved around what the Bible doesn’t tell us. For example: Who did Cain marry? Why did God get so angry at ...
Read More »Is ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ suitable for young kids? (Here’s your spoiler-free answer)
I was five when the first “Star Wars” movie was released, eight when “The Empire Strikes Back” came out, and 11 when “Return of the Jedi” hit theaters. My parents let me ...
Read More »The 33 movie: Chilean miners’ despair, faith and miracle rescue
Can you imagine being buried alive for days, weeks, months on end? In this dramatic true story that captivated the world in 2010, a huge explosion traps 33 miners deep underground in ...
Read More »Disney’s Dean Jones Remembered for Faith, Films
Dean Jones, beloved star of nearly a dozen Disney films, died Tuesday of complications from Parkinson’s disease. He was 84. Jones’ appearances in lighthearted films like That Darn Cat! and The Love Bug ...
Read More »Prayer-focused ‘War Room’ opens Aug. 28
The director who helped bring “Courageous,” “Fireproof” and “Facing the Giants” to the big screen has a big goal for his next film: He wants to see Christians change the way they ...
Read More »Selma Star: God Called Me to Play MLK Jr.
The Selma star talks about tapping into the civil rights icon’s humanity and faith By Sophia Lee | (WNS)–Few Hollywood stars would discuss in an interview how they pray before accepting ...
Read More »REVIEW: Exodus: Gods and Kings
As in the 1950s “The Ten Commandments,” the new movie “Exodus, Gods and Kings” is a blockbuster of Biblical proportions. Read the Biblical account for the true story. By Emily Belz (WNS)–Exodus: Gods ...
Read More »Movie Aims to “Save” Christmas
Saving Christmas in theaters through Nov. 28 This Christmas, have your family join with Kirk Cameron’s family and dive headfirst into all the dancing, celebration, feasting, imagination, and traditions that glorify the ...
Read More »Joni Eareckson Tada: Suffering is sacred
Joni Eareckson Tada: Those points of desperate need of Jesus are where I grow the most quickly. Joni Eareckson Tada was a talented teenager who enjoyed hiking, horseback riding, and swimming. Then, ...
Read More »Dynamic New Film HOLY GHOST Poised to Disrupt Entertainment Industry Business Model
Chicago, IL, Aug 18, 2014 /Christian News Service/ — Wanderlust Productions – the independent film studio behind the cult hit trilogy FINGER OF GOD, FURIOUS LOVE and FATHER OF LIGHTS – is ...
Read More »Christian Films at Historic Turning Point
After decades, efforts earning spot at Hollywood table By Michael Foust For years, Christians bemoaned the state of Hollywood movies — the sexuality, the language, the violence — while simultaneously wondering, ...
Read More »East – West Christian Leaders Suggest Return to Nicaea for 2025 Ecumenical Gathering
Tallahassee, Fla — June 2, 2014 |Christian News Service| — In 2025 Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox Christians could reunite in Nicaea, theNicaea modern-day location in Turkey (now Iznik — east of ...
Read More »â€˜Heaven Is for Real’ Is Really About Our Own Questions
The skeptic inside of us may knee-jerk away from going to see “Heaven is for Real.” However, may I suggest fighting that impulse and instead, taking yourself to see an extremely powerful ...
Read More »â€œGod’s Not Dead†Star Sorbo Says Hollywood Afraid of God
By Sasha Bogursky Kevin Sorbo is sick of what he calls Hollywood’s intolerance to those who believe in God. Sorbo plays a college professor in the new movie “God’s Not Dead” which ...
Read More »Bill Maher: God in ‘Noah’ is a ‘Psychotic Mass Murderer’
Bill Maher, who struggles to keep the humor in his anti-religious political rants, has come out against “Noah” LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) – While he rejects the label of “atheist,” ...
Read More »Son of God Perfect Movie for Faithful AND Seeking
The highly-anticipated film “Son of God” is filling theaters, and producer Mark Burnett says his film has a pretty sizeable built-in audience . “In general media circles people can say that people ...
Read More »Ken Ham Backs Ray Comfort’s New ‘Noah’ Movie as Russell Crowe’s Version Hits the Big Screen
LOS ANGELES, California, March 3, 2014 | Christian News Service| — Ken Ham, President of Answers in Genesis, the builders of a full size Noah’s Ark (www.arkencounter.com) is backing Ray Comfort’s new ...
Read More »Oscars Being Investigated for Expulsion of Christian Song
 Academy leaders punished ‘Alone Yet Not Alone’ for lobbying tactics other members commonly use By Jeff Koch (WNS)–The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences rescinded its Best Original Song nomination for “Alone ...
Read More »Millions go online to see “Mitt” on Netflix
Millions tuned in Friday night to watch, on their TV, tablet, or computer, the most anticipated documentary of 2014. Netflix premiered the Sundance documentary winner “Mitt”, which follows Republican nominee Mitt Romney ...
Read More »