My dad gave me J.R.R. Tolkien’s book The Fellowship of the Ring, and the book awakened my mind and imagination in ways I didn’t fully understand at the time. For many years as ...
Read More »Is the R-rated, faith-friendly movie ‘Shut-In’ an alternative to Hollywood?
In a push to create an alternative to Hollywood, the conservative news outlet The Daily Wire premiered “Shut-In” on YouTube Feb. 10. “Shut In” is a solid home invasion horror film that ...
Read More »Angel Studios has big plans to produce viewer-driven content such as “The Chosen”
Angel Studios, which works with the popular Christian series “The Chosen,” is just getting started. The family-friendly moviemaking powerhouse could end up disrupting how films and TV shows are funded and created. ...
Read More »Christian actors live out their faith despite cost to their income and careers
Although there may not be a lot of Christian actors in Hollywood, many are putting their money where their faith is. Comic actor Chris Tucker turned down up to $12 million to ...
Read More »Faith-based ‘American Underdog’ movie performs well in theaters
“American Underdog,” the new faith-based film about football star Kurt Warner, had a strong opening weekend and despite a strong “Spiderman” and other holiday movies. It opened in the top 10 at ...
Read More »12 Christmas movies to watch before New Years
It’s the Christmas holiday, which for many means more free time, lots of travel and the desire to curl up with hot chocolate and a good movie. There are hundreds of Christmas ...
Read More »Actor who plays Kurt Warner in “American Underdog” movie encouraged in his faith
The new movie “American Underdog” about quarterback Kurt Warner will open on Christmas Day, but it already is having a powerful impact. Actor Zachary Levi has reflected on how God’s fingerprints were ...
Read More »Our Top 10 Thanksgiving movies
Can’t “movie” from all the turkey and pumpkin pie? Sit back and enjoy one of our favorite Thanksgiving-themed movies. We’ve included a clip or the original movie trailer to check them out. ...
Read More »The real reason we have another (terrible) God’s Not Dead movie
The movie “God’s Not Dead: We The People” is another very bad entry in a very bad franchise. But after watching the film and speaking to its star and producer David A.R. ...
Read More »Movie biopic of C.S. Lewis is brilliant and thoughtful
The Most Reluctant Convert is based on a successful stage play/monologue written by Max McLean. This filmed version features McLean as an elderly C.S. Lewis who walks viewers back through key dramatized moments ...
Read More »Dune is perhaps the most highly-anticipated sci-fi film since Star Wars: A New Hope
Frank Herbert’s epic Dune, published in 1965, is (arguably) to sci-fi what Lord of the Rings is to fantasy. This sweeping saga encompasses a riveting tale of politics, revolution, religion, love, loyalty and interstellar civil ...
Read More »“The Jesus Music” documentary impresses audiences, critics in opening weekend
The faith-based documentary “The Jesus Music” posted a strong opening weekend, finishing fourth in per-theater average and in the top 10 in attendance. The groundbreaking film earned an estimated $560,250 despite opening ...
Read More »‘Cry Macho’ misses mark at being a great movie
They say that cowboys are a breed tougher than nails and as strong as steel but in Clint Eastwood‘s “Cry Macho,” he recasts the myth. For a huge portion of his past, ...
Read More »Underneath all the makeup, who was the real Tammy Faye?
What is it about televangelists Tammy Faye and Jim Bakker that continues to fascinate nearly 35 years after the fall of their ministry empire? Jim Bakker still makes headlines selling survival food ...
Read More »‘The Jesus Music’ traces the fascinating history of Contemporary Christian music
Contemporary Christian music is so ubiquitous in today’s church that it’s often sung in Sunday morning worship — with few people in the congregation even knowing the source. Sixty years ago, though, ...
Read More »‘Show Me the Father’ movie explores good, and bad, parenting
How do you think of your father? With love, happiness and respect? With fear, misery and anger? Your relationship with your dad can influence your self-image and success. The Show Me the ...
Read More »“God’s Not Dead: We the People” will be shown in theaters in early October
“God’s Not Dead: We the People,” the next installment in the popular “God’s Not Dead” film series, will be released in theaters as a Fathom Events showing on October 4-6. The trailer ...
Read More »Five Marvel superhero movies about family
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, is the latest superhero blockbuster from Marvel. Here’s a quick peek at the movie’s biggest theme: It’s all about family. While Shang-Chi—like any superhero ...
Read More »Award-winning film ‘Nine Days’ celebrates beauty of life
Filmmaker Edson Oda has made a new movie about the gift of life. “Nine Days” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival last year and is captivating audiences in its current theatrical release. ...
Read More »“The Jesus Music” film traces history of contemporary Christian music
A new documentary film schedule for release on October 1 will trace the history of contemporary Christian music. “The Jesus Music” takes viewers on a journey throughout the years as told by ...
Read More »Disney changing name of ‘Star Wars’ LEGO ship to be politically correct
Political correctness is spreading to a “galaxy far, far away.” Disney is forcing a name change for Boba Fett’s ship, “Slave I,” in a move that has Star Wars fans mocking the ...
Read More »Hollywood in the heartland: Major entertainment studio coming to Missouri
Missouri leaders this week announced plans to build the largest entertainment production services and rehearsal facility of its kind in the nation. The 32-acre, $111 million Gateway Studios development near St. Louis will include ...
Read More »Filmmakers target wisdom of lockdowns in ‘Follow the Science’ Documentary
For the arts industry, 2020 was an unprecedented year. Musicians saw incomes instantly wiped out when live venues were forced to close due to lockdowns. The filmmakers and the industry came to ...
Read More »Kendrick brothers will release two films for fall
The Kendrick brothers are at it again. In partnership with Sony Pictures’ Affirm Films, they are releasing their first documentary, “Show Me the Father,” and the fictional “Courageous Legacy” later this year. ...
Read More »A Quiet Place II delivers on thrills without the gore, again
A Quiet Place Part II follows the story of the Abbott family as they struggle to survive and outsmart the sound-sensitive and blind aliens that have invaded Earth. After losing their father (played ...
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