Larry Wilmore Brings Warm Comic Wit to Feel-Good Story of Kindness ‘Jerry and Marge Go Large’

July 2, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

In the new Paramount+ film “Jerry and Marge Go Large,” Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening play real-life marrJerry and Marge Selbee who discover a loophole in the Massachusetts lottery and use that knowledge to score big for themselves and their small Michigan town. Comedian Larry Wilmore, who rose to prominence on “The Daily Show” before going on to create “The Bernie Mac Show” and executive produce “Blackish,” plays Steve, the Selbee’s longsuffering and slightly jealous accountant. Steve provides rational thought,... Read more

Bryan Cranston, Annette Bening on ‘Beautiful, Sweet’ True Story of ‘Jerry and Marge Go Large’

July 2, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

Prolific, iconic actors Bryan Cranston (“Breaking Bad,” “The Upside”) and Annette Bening (“American Beauty,” “Being Julia”) team up for the heartwarming true story “Jerry and Marge Go Large,” streaming on Paramont+. The film follows the true story of Jerry and Marge Selbee, who discover a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery and use it to help themselves and their small Michigan town. As Jerry, Cranston languishes momentarily in retirement mode until his mind unlocks the secret that begins his financial... Read more

Zachary Levi Teases ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods,’ Talks DC and Marvel Film Differences, Similarities

July 1, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

In his new book “Radical Love,” “Shazam!” star Zachary Levi reveals his mental health struggles, recovery, and healing through forgiveness and faith. Part self-help and part memoir, the book also provides a backstory of him being cast as the lead of the blockbuster 2019 superhero film (spoiler alert: he initially turned down the audition). Following the success of the David F. Sandberg film, the Shazam family will return on Dec. 21 for “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” starring Levi with... Read more

How ‘Radical Love’ and Forgiveness of Jesus Saved the Life of Popular Actor Zachary Levi

July 1, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

Zachary Levi, known for his starring roles in “Shazam,” “American Underdog” and the television series “Chuck,” pulls back the curtain on his mental health journey in the bravely honest book “Radical Love,” which was released this week from Harper Horizon. Along with paralyzing depression that followed him even during his Hollywood breakthrough, he reveals the childhood trauma he overcome by embracing “radical love” through Jesus Christ. That love, Levi says, demonstrates itself through forgiveness and acceptance, even those who seem... Read more

First Look: Ron Howard’s ‘Thirteen Lives’ Tells True Story of Heroism, Determination, and Spirituality

June 28, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

Today, MGM released the first trailer and poster for its upcoming survival story “Thirteen Lives,” directed by Academy Award-winner Ron Howard, and starring Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell, and Joel Edgerton. The film, opening in theaters on July 29 before landing on Amazon Prime Video on August 5, recounts the harrowing true story of the Thai soccer team trapped in Tham Luang Nang Non cave during a rain storm. The trailer gives a tease of the intensity of the rescue along with the... Read more

First Look: Kindness Returns in ‘White Bird: a Wonder Story’ with Helen Mirren, Gillian Anderson

June 23, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

Lionsgate released the trailer and images for its upcoming film, “White Bird: A Wonder Story,” from the bestselling author of the book and 2017 film “Wonder,” R.J. Palacio. The film stars Ariella Glaser, Orlando Schwerdt, Bryce Gheisar, with Gillian Anderson, and Helen Mirren and picks up after Julian (Gheisar) was expelled from bullying Auggie (Jacob Tremblay). His grandmother (Mirren) then relates her own story of struggle, courage, and acceptance. The trailer ties into the 2017 film, featuring scenes and focusing... Read more

Tauren Wells Stays Focused and Hopeful with New Release ‘Joy in the Morning’

June 21, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

Dove Award-winning and GRAMMY Award-nominated artist Tauren Wells recently released his third project, “Joy in the Morning,” a pop-oriented album of faith and encouragement. Featuring songs such as the high-energy lead single “Fake It,” the solemn “Empty” and the hopeful title track, the collection offers an entry point for listeners of various ages and tastes. Wells first made a splash in the group Royal Tailor before embarking on his solo career, which got an early kickstart with an opening slot... Read more

Baz Lurhmann’s Elaborate ‘Elvis’ Showcases a Modern-Day Solomon Story

June 17, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

The King of Rock and Roll gets an elaborate and colorful new biopic in the spectacular new release, “Elvis,” starring Tom Hanks and Austin Butler and directed by Baz Luhrmann. The director, known for epic movies such as “Moulin Rouge” and “The Great Gatsby” frames Elvis Presley’s familiar rise-to-fame story with spiritual emptiness, deceit, and restlessness. Hank’s Colonel Tom Parker, the story’s narrator, assumes the role of villain, manipulating the teenage singer (Butler) to superstardom before trapping him into a... Read more

Kirk Cameron Shines the Spotlight on Homeschooling in New Fathom Events Release

June 13, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

Tonight and tomorrow night, Kirk Cameron is hitting the big screen once again through Fathom Events with the new documentary “Kirk Cameron Presents: The Homeschool Awakening.” The new documentary takes a look at parents choosing to educate their children at home, many of who were pushed to after the recent pandemic. In the documentary, 17 families are profiled who, like Cameron, opted out of public education. For the actor, best known for his roles in “Growing Pains” and “Fireproof,” homeschooling... Read more

Jon Favreau and Creators of New ‘Prehistoric Planet’ Series on Building a Virtual Time Machine

May 24, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

In the new AppleTV+ series “Prehistoric Planet,” which premiered this week, the natural habitat of dinosaurs is imagined using state-of-the-art computer graphics, pristine cinematography, and a stellar team of producers including Jon Favreau and Mike Gunton, and BBC Studios Natural History Unit (“Planet Earth”). The series is narrated by Sir David Attenborough and the score is provided by Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer. “Prehistoric Planet” imagines the unseen world of the dinosaurs in a variety of natural habitats, including coasts,... Read more