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Four for the Fourth: Movies That Celebrate America!

Christian Hamaker — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Looking for movies that honor America and the spirit of its citizens? These four films trace a journey from the country’s foundation and the immigrant impulse to come to these shores, to their assimilation and the heights of their service as U.S. citizens.

Wall·E: Pixar's Most Thoughtful Film to Date

Stephen McGarvey — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT

“What if mankind had to leave earth and somebody forgot to turn off the last robot?” With that question we are introduced to Wall·E, the last robot on earth and our protagonist in Pixar Animation Studios' first foray into science fiction.

Growing Up in Narnia: An Interview with Douglas Gresham

Len Howser — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:06:00 GMT

Len Howser of “The Family Friendly Morning Show” on 95.5 the Fish in Cleveland, Ohio interviewed Douglas Gresham, the stepson of C.S. Lewis, about the movie release of “Prince Caspian” and “growing up in Narnia.”

Breslin Brings Normalcy to “Kit Kittredge: An American Girl”

Christa Banister — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT

If you didn’t know that Abigail Breslin is starring in Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, it wouldn’t be difficult to mistake her for that precocious neighbor kid who lives just down the street from you. She’s just that normal.

Caspian: Entertainment Worth Talking About

Don Kroah — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:42:00 GMT

Chip Flaherty, Jr., Executive Vice President of Walden Media, was on “The Don Kroah Show” discussing “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.”

Will Smith Can't Save "Hancock"

Jeffrey Huston — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:02:00 GMT

Will Smith’s latest certainly isn’t boring or lacking energy. If anything, it overcompensates. But all the bells and whistles eventually can’t distract from the fact that Hancock completely falls off the rails halfway through.

“Kit Kittredge” Not Just for Girls But for Generations

Jeffrey Huston — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl is not just a movie for little girls but for generations of girls—not simply to enjoy but to share, to connect through, and possibly even bond in ways they never even considered or thought possible.

Absurd “Wanted” Attempts to Mimic Better Films

Stephen McGarvey — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT

To say Wanted is far-fetched, would be the understatement of the year. Much of the film rips off much better action movies like The Matrix and Batman Begins—two films that are infinitely more plausible.

Imaginative "Wall·E" Connects Dots Between Man and Machine

Christa Banister — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:01:00 GMT

Pixar has done it again! With an unlikely robotic protagonist, Wall·E's message is all about pure, unadulterated love that looks out for the best interests of each other-and ultimately, mankind at large.

"Get Smart" a Truly Hilarious Spy-Spoof Update

Stephen McGarvey — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:01:00 GMT

Surprisingly, the filmmakers of Get Smart set themselves apart from the typical 1970s “television to film” retread, by creating a truly hilarious film, one that updates the spy spoof without the typical comedic contempt.

Discuss Links for Movies

Faith Community Network Forums — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 05:00:00 GMT

Discuss Links for Movies

The Addams Family

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:59:00 GMT

Morticia: Thing, you’re a handful.

The Addams Family
1991

Candleshoe

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Casey Brown: For the sunrise student, there is treasure among books.

Candleshoe
1977

National Velvet

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Mi Taylor: Someday you'll learn that greatness is only the seizing of opportunity … clutching with your bare hands 'til the knuckles show white.

National Velvet
1944

Airplane II

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Striker: Quick, you must get everybody into the lounge.

Testa: But we don't have a lounge ...

Striker: That's not important right now.

Airplane II: The Sequel
1982

Ocean's Eleven

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Terry: I know everything that's happening in my hotels.

Danny: So I should put the towels back?

Terry: No, the towels you can keep.

Ocean's Eleven
2001

Slow Narrative Flavors a Bland Blueberry Nights

Annabelle Robertson — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT

In his first English-language driven project, award-winning Hong Kong director Wong Kar Wai has created a movie that, despite its lush visuals, is only mildly interesting. The acting is good, but this isn’t enough to give depth to a film with such a slow narrative and clunky dialogue.

Vantage Point Gives Action Film Genre a Fresh Look

Stephen McGarvey — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:02:00 GMT

What could have been a forgettable thriller, Vantage Point instead gives the audience something to puzzle over. Such a film certainly takes advantage of the current popularity of “tell the story out of order” television shows like “Lost.”

Clichéd Drillbit Hardly Apatow's Sharpest Work

Christa Banister — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:01:00 GMT

Producer/screenwriter Judd Apatow has quickly made a name for himself as the bankable funny guy in Hollywood. But without the right material, (see Drillbit Taylor) it may not be easy to maintain this Midas touch.

Roll Out the Welcome Mat for Meet the Browns

Christian Hamaker — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Generous in its spirit and sweet-natured in its ribbing, Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns offers a strong endorsement of Christian faith and perseverance while delivering plenty of laughs.

Bonneville Road Trip Barely Makes It

Annabelle Robertson — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:10:00 GMT

As the debut of writer/director Christopher Rowley, Bonneville—but only barely. It’s full of the usual road trip clichés (the road-tripping gals pick up a handsome hitchhiker and one falls in love with a trucker), but it lacks substance.

Chaos Multiplies in Second Season of "Jon & Kate Plus 8"

Laura MacCorkle — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Who isn’t fascinated by the world of multiples? Thank goodness Discovery Health Channel’s Jon & Kate Plus 8 is back, with six-year-old twin daughters Cara and Mady and the busy sextuplets who are celebrating their third birthdays.

Critics' Choice: Top Movies of 2006

Staff — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Any assessment of art will contain a certain degree of subjectivity, and a Top 10 list of the year’s best movies is no exception. What were we looking for in a movie? Does it confirm a Christian worldview or attack it? And then, of course, from an aesthetic perspective, is the film entertaining? Would we recommend it to our friends?

Child Actor Dominic Scott Kay Shines in "Charlotte's Web"

Annabelle Robertson — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 03:23:49 GMT

A sports enthusiast, a music fan, an animal lover, child actor Dominic Scott Kay is many things. But what he is, first and foremost, is a Christian. I chatted with him recently about dogs, cats, fish and guinea pigs ... and what it was like to work with Julia Roberts in "Charlotte's Web."

Finding Joseph in "The Nativity Story"

Annabelle Robertson — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 08:58:33 GMT

In his first major film role since leaving Julliard, Oscar Isaac has taken on the role of Joseph in the upcoming Bible epic, “The Nativity Story.” But when he signed up, the 26-year-old actor had no idea what he would soon be facing.

Men and Monks Seek God in TLC's "Monastery"

Laura MacCorkle — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 02:55:06 GMT

In TLC's new series, "The Monastery," five men are at the crossroads in their lives. They've come from all walks of life to spend 40 days and nights at a monastery, where they'll hopefully find answers to their spiritual questions.

You Can Reach a Prodigal Too Soon

Dr. Ray Pritchard — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:54:00 GMT

Sometimes in our attempt to reach out to the prodigals we know, we can intervene too soon. We may think that someone has hit rock bottom when they are still scheming a way out of their problems.

July 4th: Picnic for One?

Laura MacCorkle — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:47:00 GMT

Sometimes, you just end up being alone on the Fourth of July. Well I say forget the picnic for one! This year, you won’t have to share your coleslaw and fried chicken with just the ants. I’m coming to your doodle-dandy rescue!

Sen. McCain? Teddy Would Drill

Jerry Bowyer — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:04:00 GMT

Dear Sen. McCain: Washington watchers know that you are a Teddy Roosevelt fan. That’s a good choice; TR didn’t get everything right, but no one does. He was one of our greatest leaders and I admire your taste...

Jerry Bowyer on Kudlow & Company today

Jerry Bowyer — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:02:00 GMT

Jerry will be appearing on CNBC’s Kudlow & Company today, July 3rd. The show airs at 7:00 PM EST. Be sure to tune in.

Jerry Bowyer on the Frank Pastore Show

Jerry Bowyer — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Jerry Bowyer appeared on the Frank Pastore Show on Tuesday, July 1st, at 7:25 pm Eastern.