Life of Christian Writer C.S. Lewis Hits the Big Screen With ‘The Most Reluctant Convert’

Last updated on: September 9, 2021 at 12:47 pm By DeWayne Hamby

Christian Writer C. S. Lewis (“The Chronicles of Naria,” “Mere Christianity”) is the subject of the new biographical film “The Most Reluctant Convert: The Untold Story of C.S. Lewis,” releasing for one-night-only on November 3. The film, directed by Norman Stone (BBC’s “Shadowlands”, “The Narnia Code”) and starring Max McLean, Nicholas Ralph, and Eddie Ray Martin, traces the celebrated author’s spiritual journey from nonbeliever to Christian apologist. Acclaimed theatre actor McLean is featured as middle-aged Lewis looking back on the... Read more

New ‘Cry Macho’ Featurette Highlights the Legendary Career of Clint Eastwood

Last updated on: September 9, 2021 at 11:29 am By DeWayne Hamby

The storied career of actor and director Clint Eastwood is front and center in a new featurette for his upcoming “Cry Macho” film landing in theaters and HBO Max on Sept. 17 from Warner Brothers. The new film features Eastwood as a one-time rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder who, in 1979, takes a job from an ex-boss to bring the man’s young son home from Mexico. The film also stars Eduardo Minett as the young boy, Rafo, in his... Read more

New Fathom Event ‘Seven Churches of Revelation’ Focuses on End Time Mysteries

Last updated on: September 6, 2021 at 11:01 am By DeWayne Hamby

On Oct. 11 and 12, Fathom Events will host a two-night premiere of “The 7 Churches of Revelation: Times of Fire,” the first film in a new documentary series studying the biblical book of Revelation presented by RevelationMedia and Thinking Man Films. After the movie, the event features an exclusive panel discussion with leading apologetics experts, enhancing this relevant topic of the Bible’s message to both churches and individuals today. In the tradition of “Patterns of Evidence,” Producer/Director Timothy Mahoney... Read more

First Look: Melissa McCarthy Navigates Grief, Healing in New Netflix Film ‘The Starling’

Last updated on: August 27, 2021 at 11:20 am By DeWayne Hamby

Melissa McCarthy headlines the new family dramedy “The Starling,” releasing in select theaters on September 17, and on Netflix September 24. Also starring Chris O’Dowd, Kevin Kline, Timothy Olyphant, Daveed Diggs, Skyler Gisondo, Loretta Devine, Laura Harrier, Rosalind Chao, and Kimberly Quinn, the film follows a couple after a life-altering loss as they attempt to put their lives and marriage back together. “The Starling,” which refers to a bird McCarthy’s character Lilly contends with in her garden, was written by... Read more

The Erwin Brothers’ Kurt Warner Biopic Starring Zachary Levi Touches Down Christmas Day

Last updated on: August 27, 2021 at 11:02 am By DeWayne Hamby

“American Underdog,” the upcoming biopic of NFL Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and his wife Brenda, directed by the Erwin Brothers (“I Can Only Imagine,” “I Still Believe”) has announced a release date of December 25, 2021. “Kurt and Brenda Warner’s true story of faith and determination deeply inspired Andy and me. We can’t wait for it to inspire audiences all over America this Christmas. It’s the perfect time to come together as a family and have your dreams rekindled.... Read more

Watch: The Marvel Universe Moves Ahead with ‘The Eternals’

Last updated on: August 19, 2021 at 10:56 am By DeWayne Hamby

On November 5, the long-awaited debut of Marvel’s “The Eternals” will arrive in theaters, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Chloé Zhao (“Nomadland”). The film introduces a new supergroup of heroes from beyond the stars who had protected the Earth since the dawn of man. When monstrous creatures called the Deviants, long thought lost to history, mysteriously return, the Eternals are forced to reunite in order to defend humanity once again. The lineup includes humankind-loving Sersi, Richard Madden as the all-powerful Ikaris,... Read more

Mac Powell Unveils ‘New Creation’ Oct. 15; Releases Two Songs Early

Last updated on: August 13, 2021 at 5:54 pm By DeWayne Hamby

Mac Powell, co-founder of the GRAMMY Award-winning Christian rock band Third Day, will release his solo Christian debut “New Creation” on Oct. 15 on his new label, Capitol Christian Music Group. Today the pre-order for the album is available along with two new songs, “Love Is The Reason” and “The Center Of It All.” “After the Third Day farewell tour, I took some time to pursue being an independent artist, and I think it was really helpful in getting me... Read more

Review: Aretha’s Biopic ‘Respect’ a Powerful Story of Faith

Last updated on: March 2, 2024 at 3:53 pm By DeWayne Hamby

Aretha Franklin receives a biopic worthy of a Queen in the new film “Respect,” releasing this week from MGM. Directed by Liesl Tommy and written by Tracy Scott Wilson, the movie traces Franklin’s rise to fame from a young girl growing singing in her father’s church to becoming a legendary music icon. The film stars Jennifer Hudson (“Dreamgirls”) as Franklin, Forest Whitaker as her father, Rev. C.L. Franklin, Marlon Wayans as Franklin’s first husband Ted White, Audra Macdonald as Franklin’s... Read more

Marlee Matlin On New Film ‘Coda,’ Authenticity of Using Deaf Actors in Deaf Roles

Last updated on: August 11, 2021 at 9:59 am By DeWayne Hamby

This Friday, Sundance Film Festival Award-winner “CODA,” written and directed by Siân Heder, releases on AppleTV+. The film follows the main character Ruby (Emilia Jones), a “child of deaf adults,” attempting to break away from her parents (Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur) to pursue her own love of music. Academy Award-winner Matlin, Kotsur and Daniel Durant, all Deaf actors, play her family members. In a recent roundtable interview, Matlin spoke about the attention the new film has received, her own journey... Read more

Liesl Tommy on the Gospel-Centric ‘Respect’: ‘Aretha Franklin’s Story is Grounded in Faith’

Last updated on: August 10, 2021 at 11:49 pm By DeWayne Hamby

“Respect,” the long-awaited biopic of “The Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin releases this week from MGM, giving viewers a closer look at the journey of the legendary music icon. Starring Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Marc Maron, the film traces Franklin’s early days as a young girl singing for her father’s church to her musical breakthrough on the international stage. Liesl Tommy, a veteran director of theater and episodes of “Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings” and “Jessica Jones,” makes... Read more