Stars of ‘God’s Country Song’ Talk Faith, Fatherhood, and Good Music

July 7, 2023 By DeWayne Hamby

Justin Gaston and Justene Alpert, who star together in the new PureFlix film “God’s Country Song,” recently opened up about their transformative experiences on set and it’s inspiring themes of redemption, self-discovery, and the power of faith. Reflecting on the memorable moments from the set, Gaston noted the remarkable camaraderie among the cast and crew, describing it as a true team effort. “It was clearly like a team when we stepped on site,” Gaston said. “Everyone was so kind and... Read more

Meet the Real Life Hero Behind the Hit Film ‘Sound of Freedom,’ Tim Ballard

July 4, 2023 By DeWayne Hamby

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The new independent thriller “Sound of Freedom,” featuring the true story of Tim Ballard, has already made a splash at the box office, earning more than $10 million in pre-sales even before its release. The movie stars Jim Cavizel as the former government agent who left his job to journey into some of the darkest places on earth to save children sold into slavery. During premiere week, Ballard spoke with DeWayne Hamby about the feeling of the film finally being... Read more

Mira Sorvino on ‘Sound of Freedom’: ‘When We Turn Away from Our Calling to Help, We Turn Away from God’

July 1, 2023 By DeWayne Hamby

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In the new film, “Sound of Freedom,” releasing this week from Angel Studios, Mira Sorvino (“Mighty Aphrodite,” “Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion”) co-stars as Katherine, wife of Tim Ballard (Jim Caviezel), a former government agent fighting for the release of abducted children. The film sheds light on the worldwide epidemic of human trafficking, a cause dear to the heart of the Academy Award-winning actress and former United Nations Goodwill ambassador. “I’ve been an advocate against human trafficking since 2004,”... Read more

Listen: Power Producer Fernando Garibay Crafts ‘Sound of Freedom’ Theme Song as a ‘Catalyst for Change’

June 30, 2023 By DeWayne Hamby

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As the closing credits roll in the new independent drama “Sound of Freedom,” moviegoers will be treated to a top tier theme song thanks to an A-list music produce and songwriter. Fernando Garibay, who helped Lady Gaga craft her quadruple platinum “Born this Way” album and subsequent tour “The Born This Way Ball,” was moved by the film and realized his talents in creating hits for artists such as Gaga, Sting, Shakira and Sia, could be utilized in taking the... Read more

Spiritualize This!: ‘The Flash’ and the Purpose of Pain

June 12, 2023 By DeWayne Hamby

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“You can’t just watch a movie; you have to spiritualize it.” Well, not always. But sometimes a film lends itself to a spiritual thought or two and such is the case with the new big-budget superhero extravaganza, “The Flash,” starring Ezra Miller. In addition to a DC comics character cavalcade, it features a profound thread with the purpose of pain and suffering. As one of the most highly anticipated superhero projects, ‘The Flash,’ releasing Friday, carries with it the burden... Read more

Colton Dixon on Success of Hit Single “Build a Boat,” Duet with Gabby Barrett, New EP “Canvas”

June 6, 2023 By DeWayne Hamby

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Colton Dixon recently released his newest EP “Canvas” through Atlantic Records, featuring the new single “My Light” and his chart-topping “Build a Boat,” along with his remake with country singer Gabby Barrett. The singer-songwriter, who toured the country on the “Build a Boat” tour with Jordan St. Cyr and Apollo LTD, says the new songs were his way of bringing hope after a trying time in the world. “No matter how dark it may seem, in the world that we’re... Read more

New Drama ‘Let Me Have My Son’ Features a Father Desperately Searching for His Mentally Ill Son

June 5, 2023 By DeWayne Hamby

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A father seeks a reunion with his son in the new drama “Let Me Have My Son,” now available as a Virtual Cinema Event from Messenger Films/Ocean Avenue Entertainment. The film, inspired by a true story, was created by Writer/Director Cristóbal Krusen. The film features Ben Whitmore, Sr. (Krusen) as he travels to Middlemouth Security Hospital when he’s notified his son Benny (Nathan Barlow) has recovered from schizophrenia. Instead of bringing Benny home, however, Ben Sr. discovers that he has... Read more

DeVon Franklin on How Eva Longoria’s ‘Flamin’ Hot’ Film is More Like a Movement Than a Movie

June 4, 2023 By DeWayne Hamby

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Releasing June 9 from Fox Searchlight, “Flamin’ Hot” is the true story of Richard Montañez (Jesse Garcia), a janitor for Frito Lay who turns the company around with his Hispanic-American remix of the company’s popular snack brands. Directed by Eva Longoria and produced by DeVon Franklin (“Miracles from Heaven,” “Breakthrough”), it also stars Annie Gonzalez, Emilio Rivera, Dennis Haysbert, and Tony Shalhoub. Franklin first heard Montañez’s story seven years ago and was determined to bring it to the big screen... Read more

The Stars of ‘The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection’

June 4, 2023 By DeWayne Hamby

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In 2003, Mel Gibson, who had made a name for himself first as a breakout action star in films such as “Mad Max” and “Lethal Weapon” and then as an accomplished director of “Braveheart” and “The Patriot,” revealed he had been working on a film about the passion week of Jesus Christ. The film, originally simply titled “The Passion,” starred Jim Caviezel as Jesus, created controversy and curiosity before its 2004, which blew up the box office. The final box... Read more

Sydney Tooley Draws from Real-Life Experiences Crafting Debut Faith Drama ‘Sun Moon’

June 4, 2023 By DeWayne Hamby

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In the new Pure Flix film, “Sun Moon,” MacKenzie Mauzy (“Into the Woods”) stars as Kelsey, a young woman left at the altar who decides to make a new life in Taiwan teaching English at a Christian school. She navigates cultural differences and befriends a fellow teacher, Horace (Justin Chien), before being faced with a difficult decision of continuing or returning home. The film is the debut for writer-director Sydney Tooley, who drew from her own life experiences abroad to... Read more