‘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 »
‘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 »
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 »
Singing in church prepared Jennifer Hudson to play Aretha Franklin
Jennifer Hudson says her own connection to Gospel music helped her fill the role of Aretha Franklin in the upcoming biopic RESPECT. Hudson may not have taken on the “Queen of Soul” ... Read More »
James Earl Jones says narrating the Bible was ‘greatest honor’
It wasn’t the voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars but the voice of the New Testament that actor James Earl Jones says was his “greatest honor.” Jones, who’s iconic voice is ... Read More »
Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kan. returns for 49th year
The popular Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kan. will take place Sept. 15-19 with organizers releasing talent line-up. This year’s event will be the 49th annual and the public, eager for a ... 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 »
Zach Williams looking forward to baseball and music at Royals Faith & Family Night
Although Zach Williams is from St. Louis Cardinals country in northeast Arkansas, he also was a fan of several Kansas City Royals. “Where I grew up, almost everybody roots for the Cardinals,” ... 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 »
Mumford & Sons band member quits following left-wing attacks over comments
A prominent member of the band Mumford & Sons has left the group because of political correctness. In a newly published post on Medium, Winston Marshall said he “failed to foresee that my ... Read More »
Kansas City’s West Bottoms giving away free wedding package
The summer wedding season is nearing, and many couples who delayed marriage during the pandemic plan to get married in 2021. Kansas City’s West Bottoms is helping out by giving away a ... Read More »
From ‘The Chosen’ to ‘America Unearthed’: 9 things to watch now
The best new thing to watch on television isn’t on Netflix, Disney Plus or broadcast television. In fact, you can’t even watch it on satellite or cable TV. It’s Season 2 of ... Read More »
Justin Bieber warns against celebrity ‘pastor worship’
Justin Bieber has become an unlikely teacher on fame and “pastor worship” for the modern church. In a lengthy front page feature article in the May issue of GQ, Bieber chronicles his own ... Read More »
Netflix stocks tumble: is the boycott to blame?
Netflix stock value is plunging after the company missed its targets for new customers and an ongoing boycott slows growth. The streaming service announced Tuesday it only added 3.98 million subscribers in ... Read More »
Silver Dollar City offers ‘Tasting Passport’ during Street Fest
In an encouraging sign of the easing of the pandemic and the coming of spring, Silver Dollar City in Branson is open for business. Something new this year is a “Tasting Passport” ... Read More »
The Chosen Season Two starts Easter Sunday
The highly-anticipated second season of The Chosen returns on Easter Sunday. Dallas Jenkins, creator and director of the series, revealed the news in a livestream event. The first episode of the nine-episode ... Read More »
Missouri State Fair is a go for 2021
The Missouri State Fair is a go. A spokesperson for Missouri’s Agriculture Department confirmed on Tuesday that the popular annual event would take place, after a year off during the pandemic. The ... Read More »
YouTube shows offer families alternatives to paid streaming
YouTube is becoming the place for families tired of searching Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ or broadcast Tv for something decent to watch, or something they haven’t already seen. Free to everyone is ... Read More »
Christian artist Carman dies after complications from surgery
Christian music pioneer Carman Licciardello has died from complications due to surgery. The singer, who was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, had battled cancer twice in recent years. His ... Read More »
TBN will broadcast popular series ‘The Chosen’ beginning on Monday
The first season of the acclaimed television series “The Chosen” will be shown on TBN beginning on Monday, February 8, and continuing for eight weeks. For those who do not have cable ... Read More »
Discovery Plus is one of the best streaming options for families
America’s newest streaming service Discovery+ (or Plus) has hardly any movies and just a few scripted series. That’s not a bad things as it’s now one of the best options for families. ... Read More »
Actor Jon Voight defends freedom in interview with Sean Feucht
God-given freedom is at risk in the United States, Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight said in an interview with worship leader Sean Feucht. “I think about freedom as this amazing thing that God ... Read More »
The 10 best family-friendly movies of 2020
Even if 2020 was the worst year in recent history, it still produced dozens of inspiring and entertaining movies families can enjoy – including documentaries, dramas and comedies. Here are the 10 ... Read More »
Numbers are in: How Covid killed the box office
CNBC reports that movie box office sales plummeted by 80% during 2020. The data, gathered by Comscore, found that U.S. revenues came in at just $2.28 billion, down from $11.4 billion in ... Read More »
Sony Pictures plans to acquire Christian streaming platform Pure Flix
The owners of the Christian streaming platform Pure Flix are selling the service to Sony Pictures. The entertainment giant said in a news release that “Affirm Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Sony Pictures ... Read More »
