‘Nothing Is Impossible’ Among Family and Faith Streaming Titles Hitting Pure Flix in October

September 23, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

Christian streaming service Pure Flix continues to add original and classic content to its site in October with the release of “Nothing Is Impossible” starring David A.R. White (“Gods’ Not Dead”), Scott Beck (“Love on the Rock,” “God’s Not Dead,” “Revelation Road”), Nadia Bjorlin, Ryan Aikens (“Days of Our Lives”), Harry Lennix, and Coach Russell Banks (“The Blacklist,” “Justice League,” “Transformers,” “Batman v. Superman”). The film, a romance about a man getting a second chance at love, will release on... Read more

‘The Rings of Power’ Episode Five: A Moment of Testing Reveals the True Character

September 23, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

Moral resolves are tested in the fifth episode of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” premiering this week on Amazon Prime. Since the evil forces have continued to march and those beating the war drums have rallied many to their righteous cause, there’s a moment of decision that all seem to face before the inevitable final battle. The common phrase today says, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” But first King David wrote in Psalm 66:... Read more

‘NCIS’ and ‘Fast and Furious’ Actor Lucas Black Makes Leap to Faith Films with Family Adventure ‘Legacy Peak’

September 22, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

In the new Affirm Originals/Pure Flix film “Legacy Peak,” Lucas Black (“Fast and the Furious,” “Sling Blade”) stars as Jason, a man on an adventure with two children he hopes will become his new stepchildren. Through the course of the film, he finds himself braving the elements and teen angst to stay alive and keep them happy. Black, who broke out with his starring role opposite Billy Bob Thornton in “Sling Blade” before going on to appear in “Friday Night... Read more

‘The Rings of Power’ Episode Four Review: ‘Choose Not the Path of Fear But of Faith’

September 16, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

When the enemy comes in like a flood . . . the good will be there standing to meet them. In episode four of “The Rings of Power,” entitled “The Great Wave,” the forces of light and darkness continue their death march toward each other in Middle Earth. Galadriel, still a guest/captive of Númenor, pleads her case to the Queen Regent Míriel, urging a holy alliance between elves and humans to fight the hordes that no one is willing to... Read more

With Other Studios Bypassing Because of Abortion Theme, the Kendricks’ Film ‘Lifemark’ Finds a Home with Fathom

September 12, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

On Friday, Alex and Stephen Kendrick (“Courageous,” “War Room,” “Overcomer”) released their latest film, “Lifemark” starring Kirk Cameron through Fathom Events. Weekend estimates report the film debuted at No. 7 for the weekend, earning 2.21 million. The pro-life drama, which champions adoption, centers on David, a young man who turns 18 and is contacted by his biological mother. Unlike the Kendrick Brothers’ previous films, it was not picked up by a major studio but in a first, was rolled out... Read more

‘The Rings of Power’ Episode Three: Treating the Stranger with Kindness . . . or Contempt?

September 9, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

After a record-setting two-episode premiere weekend of 25 million viewings, Amazon Prime’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” continues to expand the universe in episode three. Picking up the cliffhanger endings of several key storylines in the previous episode, this week, the attention turns to placing key characters in unfamiliar, even hostile environments. Galadriel (Morfydd Clark), desperate to return to the frontlines of fighting evil, finds herself a passenger on a ship headed for Númenor. On the... Read more

Amy Grant Releases 25th Anniversary Edition of ‘Behind the Eyes,’ Thanks Fans for Support and Prayers

September 1, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

On Friday, Sept. 9, GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Amy Grant will release an expanded and updated edition of her classic 1997 album “Behind the Eyes.” Featuring the twelve tracks from the original album completely remastered, plus 18 bonus tracks, b-sides, demos and two brand new reimagined tracks by producer Keith Thomas, the album will be available digitally as well as a triple-vinyl package with expansive narratives from Amy and producers/songwriters Keith Thomas and Wayne Kirkpatrick. For a limited time, the vinyl... Read more

Sight & Sound TV Premieres Popular Biblical Musical ‘DAVID-Live’ This Weekend

September 1, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

Sight & Sound Theaters, which launched its own streaming platform, Sight & Sound TV, last year, will debut its latest musical production, “DAVID-Live,” on the platform Friday, Sept. 1. Using 12 cameras planted throughout the audience and stage, the broadcast will capture a bird’s eye view from its Lancaster theater, which will host a sold-out audience. The production is the latest from the company, following the debut of “Queen Esther,” during the pandemic. The launch of the streaming platform, prompted... Read more

‘Gigi & Nate’ Filmmakers Discuss the Hope and Heroism in New Family Drama

August 30, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

In the new family drama “Gigi & Nate,” Charlie Rowe plays Nate Gibson, a young man who suffers a terrible accident that leaves him paralyzed, depressed, and even suicidal. When a service animal, a capuchin monkey named Gigi, enters his home, his and his family’s lives are transformed, bringing joy and a new reason for living. Filmmakers Nick Hamm (director) and David Hudgins (screenwriter) say the story is about “hope” and even visibility and compassion to the disabled community. In... Read more

‘Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power’ Actress Ema Horvath Jumps into Middle-Earth and Tolkien Fan Base

August 30, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

Amazon’s ambitious new “Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power” series debuts this Friday on Prime Video, under the eager, watchful eyes of legions of fans of author J. R. R. Tolkien. After two successful trilogies directed by Peter Jackson, the new series brings to the forefront the legends of the Second Age of Middle-earth’s history, thousands of years before “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings.” Actress Ema Horvath plays Eärien, daughter of Lord Elendil of Andúnië, who... Read more