A leading Hispanic pastor has a new mission field – Hollywood. The Rev. Samual Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, has produced such hit films as “Flamin’ Hot” and ...
Read More »True story of “Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson streams this month
“The Blind,” the true story of Phil Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” fame, will be available on demand from Great American Pure Flix, beginning on March 22. “The message of ‘The Blind’ is ...
Read More »2024 Movieguide Award Winners Include Dennis Quaid, ‘Sound of Freedom,’ ‘Jesus Revolution’
The films nominated for best picture at the Academy Awards on Sunday evening are a mixed bag for Christians. The recent Movieguide Faith & Values Awards, however, recognized movies that the whole ...
Read More »Barbie meets Aslan: Netflix promises to be true to Narnia books
Christians who love “The Chronicles of Narnia” by C.S. Lewis understandably have been nervous since it was announced that Greta Gerwig would direct new film adaptations for Netflix. Afterall, she may be ...
Read More »Jay Leno on political comedy: “I just stopped doing it”
Jay Leno may have acknowledged why late-night comedy shows are losing viewers in droves: they’re just too political. In a recent interview, the legendary late-night talk show host expressed his opinion on ...
Read More »Late actor David Soul retuned to faith later in life
David Soul, who starred in the popular TV series “Starsky and Hutch,” recently died. In addition to his iconic role as Hutch, he also appeared in dozens of films and TV shows ...
Read More »Amazon Prime makes huge play for faith-based audience
With a new production pact, Amazon is making a major bet on faith-based entertainment and hopes to create a pipeline of Christian-focused films and television shows. Amazon MGM Studios announced this week ...
Read More »Should Christian actors appear in nude sex scenes?
Editor’s Note: Controversy continues to surround self-described Christian actor Alan Ritchson, star of “Reacher”, defending his appearance in a nude sex scene. An article by Kelsey Dallas in the Deseret News asks, “Can ...
Read More »She defied hookup culture by walking out on The Bachelor
After she left her spot on The Bachelor due to her faith-based beliefs regarding purity and waiting for marriage, Madison Prewett has become a voice countering hookup culture. She shocked her date, the cast, ...
Read More »Angel Studios to release end of world movie, ‘Homestead’
Angel Studios has finished production on a new end-of-civilization movie, “Homestead“. The film is inspired by the popular book series Black Autumn, written by Jeff Kirkham and Jason Ross. It revolves around ...
Read More »Streaming service will focus on the hope and heart of Christmas this season
The hope and heart of Christmas is the theme of this year’s holiday lineup on the faith-based network Great American Pure Flix. “This is the most wonderful time of the year and ...
Read More »Ready or not, Christmas movies have started on Great American Family
October has arrived, which means that nonstop Christmas movies can’t be far behind. The Great American Family network will celebrate the season with 20 new Christmas-themed movies, beginning on October 21. The ...
Read More »Netflix tackles the Second Coming in “The Chosen One”
Netflix wastes its brilliant premise and ending twist in “The Chosen One” on a shallow treatment of religion that actually makes one grateful that the faith-based film industry alternative exists. “The Chosen ...
Read More »Hollywood experiencing revival of faith-based movies, actor Jonathan Roumie says
The success of “Sound of Freedom” is part of a surge of faith-based movie projects, said actor Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus in “The Chosen” and Lonnie Frisbee in “Jesus Revolution.” “Our ...
Read More »Why “Barbie” director is wrong choice to direct “Narnia” reboot
Many people are excited by the news that “Barbie” director Greta Gerwig will be directing the first two “Narnia” movies for Netflix, but a look at her filmography shows she is the wrong ...
Read More »“The Chosen” receives exemption to continue production during actors’ strike
The popular Christian historical drama “The Chosen” has become the first television series to be granted an exemption from the Screen Actors Guild amid the ongoing strike. “Great news! We just received word ...
Read More »The coming death of cable news
For more than a quarter-century, we’ve been hearing predictions about the demise of cable—and with it, cable news. A Pew Research article from 2000 showed the trends began more than 30 years ago, when ...
Read More »Pastor warns about new Disney+ program in which teen falls in love with the devil
“Pauline,” a new Disney+ show about a teenager who falls in love with the devil, is causing concern among Christian leaders. “My reaction was: Satan always comes masquerading as an angel of ...
Read More »Documentary on the Duggar family should be warning to the church
I found myself both frustrated and mesmerized by the new Amazon Prime documentary “Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets.” As the title suggests, it purports to be the behind-the-scenes story of Jim ...
Read More »“The Chosen” creator responds to critics of pride flag spotted on set
Dallas Jenkins, creator and director of “The Chosen” series, has responded to critics of an LGBTQ flag that was spotted on the set. “We have made very clear from the beginning that ...
Read More »CBN founder Pat Robertson has died
Trailblazing Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson has died. The news was announced by CBN, in a statement saying he passed at his home in Virginia Beach on Thursday morning. “Today, June 08, 2023, ...
Read More »Including faith element has helped Karen Kingsbury sell more than 25 million books
Many modern novels come up short by ignoring the faith of their characters, bestselling author Karen Kingsbury said. “A story well told has the physical, intellectual, emotional and the spiritual content,” she ...
Read More »New series shows the highs and lows of Hillsong Church and Carl Lentz
“The Secrets of Hillsong” uncovers Hillsong culture, abuse and Carl Lentz. The four-part documentary dropped on May 19. Since Carl Lentz’s fall from grace due to his affair with Ranin Karim, many ...
Read More »Pure Flix, Great American Media announce merger
Pure Flix and Great American Media are two of the largest companies providing family-friendly entertainment. Now they are joining forces. The Sony-owned Pure Flix is a faith-based streaming service. Great American Media ...
Read More »New film shares story of recent Asbury Revival
People who were not able to travel to Kentucky for the recent Asbury Revival will be able to experience it through a new film. Redeem TV will show the documentary “Asbury Revival: ...
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