As a movie buff, there are certain films that I consider traditional, yearly family must-sees—age and maturity permitting: Easter (The Passion of The Christ); Christmas (The Nativity Story, The Polar Express, Home Alone, Miracle on 34th Street, It’s a Wonderful Life and A Christmas Story); Memorial Day (Glory and North and South); and Veterans Day …
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When director Jon Erwin and his brother Andrew decided to make a film about an abortion survivor, they knew they’d have to handle the topic with incredible tact and sensitivity. They succeeded. The concept for October Baby had its genesis when the men heard the testimony of Gianna Jessen. “I didn’t even know there was such a …
In The Woodcarver (Vivendi Entertainment), Matthew is a troubled young man from a broken home. After vandalizing the local church in rebellious revenge to his parents, Matthew has to repair the damage. In the process, he meets Ernest, an accomplished wood carver who helps him restore his faith in God and in life.
When John Grooters and his then-young-teen son, Jedidiah, lamented the lack of a suitable movie for a guys’ outing, they didn’t just grumble—they ended up making their own. Released in February, The Frontier Boys aims to “fill a gap” for teen boys, according to the writer and director father of the pair. The PG-13 full-length drama follows …
Perhaps best known for playing tough guys on hit TV shows—from Magnum, P.I. to The Sopranos—veteran actor Robert Loggia shows a different side in one of the latest productions from Pure Flix Entertainment. He stars in Apostle Peter and the Last Supper as the elderly disciple, reflecting on his life to two jailers as he awaits execution in Rome, A.D. …
Endorsed by more than 100 ministry leaders, sports figures and others, Beware of Christians documents four Christian college students as they travel across Europe to interview people about the relevance of Christianity in today’s world.
For those of us non-New Yorkers who watched the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks as they happened, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close gives us a deeper, more personal understanding than all the previously released 9-11 movies regarding that national tragedy. Based on Jonathan Safran Foer’s novel of the same title, the movie tells the story …
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As we waited in a packed theater recently to see a new documentary about sex trafficking, I wondered how Christian filmmaker Benjamin Nolot would present this graphic subject to us. Nolot heads an international ministry called Exodus Cry, based in Grandview, Mo., and is part of the leadership team of the International House of Prayer, …
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The debut inspirational project Saving Winston, by three-time horror filmmaker Shane Hawks, builds on lessons he learned in those previous productions, but it’s a far cry from their dark content. The family-friendly drama revolves around a troubled teen who finds redemption through caring for an abandoned horse and includes a scene featuring the sinner’s prayer. “It’s …
Not since the first Spider-Man hit the big screen had I been looking forward to catching a superhero at the cineplex as Captain America this summer. After all, I remember as a small boy being hooked on the alter ego of Steve Rogers, a frail young man who was enhanced to the peak of human …
An alliance of global Christians, churches and faith-based groups are uniting to eradicate global poverty. The Christ-centered global initiative known as 58: was founded on Isaiah 58, in which God calls on His people to end poverty. The centerpiece of the initiative is 58: The Film, which is being used to inspire Christians to continue (or begin) …
How does a skeptical filmmaker venture into the heart of darkness to test the depths of God’s ‘furious’ love? Have you thought about asking God for an idea?” That was the question Darren Wilson’s wife, Jenell, posed to him after he experienced what he called “an idea block.” At the time, Jenell’s query irritated Wilson. …
Is the Great Commission more your Great Predicament? Are you at a loss as to how to balance your congregation’s local outreach with your desire to make a global impact? Then AIMS Harvest Connection DVD Equipping Series is for you! For more than 20 years we have used Harvest Connection to equip tens of thousands …
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Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment | Starring Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Tammy Blanchard, Matt Letscher Amish Grace, the highest-rated movie to premiere on Lifetime, is available on DVD. This is a moving story of forgiveness based on true events from Nickel Mines, Penn. On Oct. 6, 2006, a serene Amish community was rocked to its core when …
Anita Renfroe Word Entertainment Wife, mother, author and Christian comedian Anita Renfroe offers more of her Southern wit and charm in her live DVD, Big Ol’ Sweet Iced Tea. Be ready to crack up at Renfroe’s hilarious insights on such things as GPS for babies, Miss America tricks and hissy fits. The Atlanta native could …
