Disney Star Leigh-Allyn Baker on ‘Family Camp’: ‘It Was the Best Film Experience’

May 14, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

In the new big-screen comedy “Family Camp,” Leigh-Allyn Baker (“Christmas in the Pines,” “Take Two for Faith”) stars as Grace Ackerman, a frazzled mom who seeks help for her family at a church-sponsored camp. Best known for her starring role in Disney Channel’s “Good Luck Charlie”), the actress found the more intimate faith-based production a refreshing change from her years working on various Hollywood sets. In this exclusive interview, Baker explains what drew her to the role, working in the... Read more

With the Release of ‘Family Camp,’ The Skit Guys Break Through to a Larger Audience

May 13, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

Comedy duo The Skit Guys (Tommy Woodard and Eddie James) star with Leigh Allen Baker in the new film “Family Camp,” premiering in theaters this weekend. Set at fictional Camp Katokwah and directed by Brian Cates, the comical story centers on Grace (Baker), who pushes her imperfect family out of its comfort zone and into unusual situations. Woodard and James, who have been performing together since the 1980’s, make their feature length debut with the film, a longtime dream finally... Read more

Mandisa Opens Up About Dark Times in New Book, Releases Remix EP

April 29, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

GRAMMY and Dove-Award-winning artist Mandisa details her journey through depression in the book “Out of the Dark: My Journey Through the Shadows to Find God’s Love.” The popular singer, who first rose to prominence on the reality competition “American Idol,” fell into a dark period following the death of a close friend years ago. Since then, as she spoke about this period, her story began to resonate with listeners, which in turn inspired her to share hope with more people.... Read more

Sports Icon Magic Johnson Talks New AppleTV+ Docu-Series and God’s Blessings on His Life

April 22, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

Basketball legend and entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson is the subject of the new Apple TV+ docu-series, “They Call Me Magic,” premiering tonight. Directed by Rick Famuyiwa (“Dope”), the four-episode limited series takes a holistic look at the sports icon’s time with the Los Angeles Lakers, his family, and his HIV diagnosis. In a recent interview promoting the series, Johnson pointed to God as his source of strength through his life’s victories and challenges. “I always lean on my faith,” he... Read more

Author of ‘The Bad Guys’ Says New Animated Film is About Rising Above Prejudice

April 19, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

A fox, a shark, a piranha, a tarantula, and a snake walk into a bank in the big-screen adaptation of Aaron Blabey’s bestselling kids series “The Bad Guys,” releasing Friday from Dreamworks Animation. The colorful, creative epic, directed by Pierre Perifel, features the voices of Sam Rockwell, Craig Robinson, Marc Maron, Anthony Ramos, and Awkwafina as five dastardly criminals who may or may not be hanging up their illegal ways. While the animated comedy features non-stop action and plot twists... Read more

HGTV Star Page Turner on Her Christian Faith and the Blessing of Serving Others

April 14, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

Whether navigating the ever-changing real estate market or helping home flippers recover their losses, Page Turner is a savvy businesswoman and media presence who gets her strength from her faith in God. Recently relocating from Nashville back to her Los Angeles hometown, she has most recently hosted a new HGTV show, “Fix My Flip,” which airs its finale tonight. In this exclusive interview with Reel Faith’s DeWayne Hamby, Turner speaks candidly about her outlook on the current real estate market,... Read more

‘High Expectations’ Star Taylor Gray Says Film is About Redemption and Healing in Families

April 6, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

In the new family sports drama “High Expectations,” premiering April 6 through Fathom Events, Taylor Gray stars as Jack, a soccer player dealing with disappointment and estrangement from his father, legendary Coach Davis (Kelsey Grammer) who cuts him from his club. He finds inspiration and companionship with his ex-girlfriend Sophia (Ally Brooke) while trying to prove his worth to himself and his father. Gray, who grew up as a competitive soccer player, easily stepped into Jack’s shoes both on the... Read more

Lee Strobel Talks Near-Death Experience That Inspired Book, New Doc ‘The Case for Heaven’

April 2, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

Christian author and speaker Lee Strobel (“The Case for Christ”) investigates questions about the afterlife in the new documentary film “The Case for Heaven,” releasing April 4-6 in theaters nationwide. Inspired by Strobel’s bestselling book of the same name and helmed by Mani Sandoval (“MeXXico Es Todo” and “Nine: The Enneagram”), the film features interviews with Clay Jones, John Burke, Francis Chan, Sharon Dirckx, and Jon Steingard. “I think people are especially tuned these days to questions of life and... Read more

For Mark Wahlberg, New Film ‘Father Stu’ Signals ‘Start of More Positive, Faith-Based Work.’

April 2, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

With his new passion project “Father Stu,” Academy Award nominee Mark Wahlberg (“The Departed,” “The Fighter”) is putting his faith on full display. The accomplished actor and producer, who has been open about his Catholicism, says the new film marks the “start of my journey to doing more positive, fulfilling, faith-based work.” “Father Stu,” written and directed by Rosalind Ross, also stars Mel Gibson, Jacki Weaver, and Teresa Ruiz centers on Stuart Long (Wahlberg), an amateur boxer who moves to... Read more

New Sci-Fi Drama ‘I Am Mortal’ Touches on the Tension Between Science and Ethics

March 21, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

What would the world be like if scientists could effectively eliminate death? That’s the fascinating question posed in the new sci-fi drama “I Am Mortal,” starring Sean Gunn (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “The Suicide Squad”) and directed by Tony Aloupis (“Safelight”). In the Utopian setting, The Pilot (Gunn) deals with a small group of insurrectionists determined to take back free will, including their right to die. Aloupis, who also wrote the screenplay, was inspired to introduce this perfect world with... Read more