The frozen wind whips, the snow seeps with wet trickles into his garishly green furry ankles, and the Grinch sucks his teeth in frustration on his icy mountain perch. They think their ...
Read More »4 Bible films top this month’s family-friendly spotlight
In our monthly series, “5 Family-Friendly Things,” we continue to spotlight five family-friendly entertainment choices on film, DVDs, streaming or television. Here’s our spotlight for November. Bible movies are a favorite in ...
Read More »Wonderful ‘Wonder’ leads November’s streaming lineup
Teaching children not to bully is a part of good parenting, but sometimes, it helps to have a good book or movie to make the case. Such is the case with Wonder. ...
Read More »Netflix to create new Chronicles of Narnia series
Netlifx announced on Wednesday plans to create new series and film projects based on C.S. Lewis’ beloved book series, The Chronicles of Narnia, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The late author’s most ...
Read More »5 family-friendly shows for October
This monthly series, “5 Family-Friendly Things,” spotlights five family-friendly entertainment choices on film, DVDs, streaming or television. Here’s our October picks. Darren Turner is a husband, father and seminary graduate who feels ...
Read More »‘Searching’ is a thriller with an urgent message
On a normal Thursday night, David Kim received a call from his daughter, Margot, informing him that she would be studying all night with a group of friends. The next day she ...
Read More »‘God Bless the Broken Road’ tackles faith and military
Fans of faith-based movies who also have a love for the U.S. military could be a bit busy in the next two months. That’s because three films with military themes are set ...
Read More »HBO drops porn from all its channels
In a huge victory for cleaner TV, HBO has removed its adult entertainment movies and television programs from both its channels and streaming services. The family entertainment watchdog group Parents Television Council ...
Read More »I-70 Drive-In Theater to close before winter
A Kansas City drive-in icon that provided entertainment to area families for decades will not reopen after the current season. The I-70 Drive-In theater will be shuttered by new owners B&B Theaters. ...
Read More »Operation Finale is a look at best, and worst, of humanity
World War II movies are their own genre but not many film stories are told from the Jewish perspective. “Operation Finale” (MGM) corrects that lack, giving us a story, begun during the ...
Read More »Brother of Chris Pratt talks about faith and talent
A talent for the arts clearly runs deep in the Pratt family’s genetics. Cully Pratt, Hollywood actor Chris Pratt’s older brother, recently revealed some fascinating details about the family’s creative genes — ...
Read More »Superhero ‘Black Panther’ leads September streaming lineup
We’ve grown accustomed to a superhero misbehaving in the Marvel and DC universes – whether that’s Iron Man acting like a playboy, Wonder Woman spending the night with a companion, or the ...
Read More »Ben Affleck in rehab after wife brings Bible to intervention
Ben Affleck is heading back to rehab after his estranged wife, Jennifer Garner, asked him to go amid the actor’s ongoing struggle with alcohol addiction. Garner appeared at the 46-year-old’s home, accompanied by ...
Read More »Crazy Rich Asians an updated Cinderella
Eleanor Young is not crazy. She’s also not to be trifled with. Just ask anyone who’s ever mistaken her quiet demeanor for passivity. Take, say, the manager of a posh London hotel ...
Read More »Rascal Flatts members talk about raising kids in the faith
Rascal Flatts member Jay DeMarcus says he and his wife Allison are raising their children Christian because it’s important to have a foundation in Jesus. DeMarcus is a father of two Dylan, 6, and ...
Read More »‘Little Women’ joins ‘Unbroken’ in top family films for September
The storylines of Unbroken and Little Women share more than just good family entertainment. They’re both a look into the times when war affected not only soldiers but the families left at ...
Read More »Two faith and military-themed films premier this fall
Two faith-based, true-to-life films spotlighting the consequences of war on those who serve will debut in theaters this fall. The films, ‘Unbroken: Path to Redemption’ and ‘Indivisible’ spotlight the strain of war ...
Read More »Dog Days a great date flick but with missed opportunities
The movie Dog Days is being marketed as a family flick perfect for young children. It’s really geared more toward older teens and those out for a date night. Dog movies seem ...
Read More »MercyMe’s Bart Millard reveals complex emotions of watching ‘I Can Only Imagine’
Seeing his family’s life portrayed the first time on the big screen – warts and all – was “odd” for MercyMe’s Bart Millard but, perhaps surprisingly, not too difficult. The story of ...
Read More »Popular MoviePass will now exclude major movies
MoviePass, the app that lets you see a movie a day for just $10 a month, will now stop paying subscribers from using the service to see major movies. The movie-ticket subscription ...
Read More »NBA’s Steph Curry to produce faith-based films for Sony
NBA star Stephen, “Steph” Curry has stepped off the court after another hugely successful basketball season, including an NBA Championship win with the Golden State Warriors, and now he’s stepping into a ...
Read More »5 family-friendly things for August entertainment includes ‘The Waltons’ and Kirk Cameron
Some children try to sneak a peek at movies they shouldn’t watch. That sometimes happens at my house, too, but more recently, it’s been something far more vanilla – “The Waltons.” Yes, ...
Read More »Wynter Pitts, author and mother of War Room actress dies unexpectedly
Wynter Pitts, author and mother of War Room actress Alena Pitts, died unexpectedly Tuesday night. In a Facebook post, Alena shared the sad news about her mom with fans and friends: “On ...
Read More »5 easy ways to make Netflix more kid-friendly
The first time I realized the need for parental controls on Netflix, I was searching with my 10-year-old son for shows on the “Revolutionary War.” The search was anything but friendly. I ...
Read More »There’s an ‘unfortunate’ truth for Christians in Hollywood says Mario Lopez
It’s no secret Christianity is a tough sell in Beverly Hills, and in a recent interview, popular E! News host Mario Lopez described that reality as “unfortunate.” “Faith] is alive in me. ...
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