The latest film from Guy Ritchie, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, tells the story of a group of operatives that are not only extremely attractive and fit, but they have also been brought together to save the world. This isn’t the Avengers. Or even the Suicide Squad. In fact, it’s not even a superhero movie at all. It’s based on a true story from World War II that was, in recent years, declassified and made public. SYNOPSIS From the official... Read more
When I went to see Cabrini (Angel Studios) a few weeks ago, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was intrigued with what I had seen in the trailers, but I still didn’t know if the story would grab me or if the quality of the filmmaking would be up to par. But after the movie ended and the credits rolled, something amazing happened. The entire audience sat unmoving and completely still, watching each and every credit. You might think... Read more
When A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood released into theaters, I had been looking forward to it for a long time. I rarely have expectations about films because I understand too much of the process. There’s never any way to tell what direction creatively that a team might choose to take. But with this one, I had a lot invested before it came out. I’m a big fan of Tom Hanks. They filmed in Pittsburgh with people who knew Mr.... Read more
This week I decided to do something a little different for my throwback. As much as I love film and TV, when it’s cold outside, there’s nothing better than a warm cup of hot chocolate, fuzzy socks, and a really good book. So I thought I’d highlight a great read from one of my favorite authors, Carla Laureano. I should probably confess that Carla is one of my best friends in the world. We met several years ago when I... Read more
Whenever anyone asks me about my favorite films, Moulin Rouge is always at the top of my list. My film friends usually pause at that, then consider it, and then nod. They get it. My Christian friends are usually floored. My favorite film is a musical about a prostitute and a brothel? Yep. It really takes it to the next level when I tell them that I love the messages of faith, hope, and God’s redeeming love in the film.... Read more
In September it was announced that the soundtrack for That Thing You Do!, a delightful romp through the 60’s music scene, was finally being released in vinyl. Nearly 30 years after the movie hit screens, many fans consider this release long overdue. After all, the main theme song has been covered by groups such as Pentatonix and ‘NSync which would make one think that nearly everyone knows about this film and the fabulous music. While talking to some folks,... Read more
If someone approached you and offered you anything that you wanted, what would you say? Then what if their next statement was what it was going to cost you. Would you give anything to get whatever you wanted? In the new film, The Shift, in theaters now, Kevin Garner (Kristoffer Polaha) is confronted with a very real and horrifying offer from someone called the Benefactor. Played with exceptional chill and swagger by Neal McDonough, the Benefactor has the ability to... Read more
You may recognize the name Brock Heasley from the recent publicity and general buzz around the new film, The Shift. Opening nationwide in theaters December 1st, The Shift is the latest release from Angel Studios, the powerful team behind the Summer Blockbuster Sound of Freedom and the international phenomenon, The Chosen. With a background in graphic design and several books under his belt, Heasley’s wrote and directed this film that is taking the faith world by storm. “For me, I... Read more
Christmas is and always has been my favorite holiday season of the year and it’s become apparent in the past few years that I am not the only one who feels that way. The rise over the past few years of feel good holiday movies on television, streaming services and even cable has proven to be a goldmine for not only studios but audiences as well. Every year my family and I have some holiday movies that we try to... Read more
Recently, with the strikes in Hollywood, there have been a lot of discussions on a variety of forums and sites about what people deserve as compensation for their work. A small but very vocal theme emerged across some faith based discussions that gave me pause. Generally, the idea can be summed as someone using their God given talent in the kingdom should be happy with whatever they get when it comes to compensation. Because in the long run, it’s not... Read more
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