Faith and Pop Culture

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  The Mountain Between Us is Alluring but Artificial A survival story of epic proportions, The Mountain Between Us is thoughtfully filmed and beautifully performed. However, its too-contrived plot and screenplay weren't able to withstand the full duration of... Debbie Holloway Dec 28, 2017
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  Kirk Cameron, Liberty U. Team Up for Extraordinary with Commonplace Results Extraordinary feels like a Christian marriage version of an after-school special. It's pleasant enough if you like that kind of thing, but there's nothing truly extraordinary about this message-heavy movie... Susan Ellingburg Dec 28, 2017
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  10 Christian Messages Found in Star Wars It’s been an entire year since the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and with the premier of the next installment only days away, fans are practically going bonkers with anticipation. The new chapter... Ryan Duncan Dec 20, 2017
• Ferdinand Light on Its Feet without Side-Stepping Real Consequences Lighthearted on the surface, Ferdinand tells a familiar story of triumph while navigating some darker elements. Although this animated kids flick doesn't break new ground, it should prove diverting for... Christian Hamaker Dec 20, 2017
• Lego: Ninjago is Forgettable, but Still Fun This latest entry to the Lego universe has plenty of heart but lacks the ingenuity of its predecessors. It may amuse kids (and even adults) for an hour or two, but will probably be forgotten once the credits... Ryan Duncan Dec 20, 2017
• Stronger an Unflinching Testimony to the Power of Hope A real-life story that actually feels like real life, Stronger is an unflinching look at Jeff Bauman—an ordinary man injured in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing who became a symbol of hope to his city. A... Susan Ellingburg Dec 20, 2017
• The Miracles of Dunkirk are in the Facts More Than the Film An homage to the quiet bravery of ordinary people, this view of a remarkable real-life event is more survival adventure than war movie. Dunkirk assaults the senses but only occasionally tugs at the... Susan Ellingburg Dec 20, 2017
• How to Create a Christmas Story for Your Family So if you’re looking for a priceless Christmas gift that will be treasured for generations, here are a few tips—from one author to another—to create your own Christmas story for your family. Amy Parker Dec 14, 2017
• Story & Style Mesh Perfectly in Emotionally Draining Detroit The Oscar buzz has already started and rightfully so. This gripping story feels like a cross between a documentary of days gone by and yesterday's evening news. A visceral retelling of a real-life,... Susan Ellingburg Dec 14, 2017
• All Saints Should March into a Viewing of This Uplifting True Story Artfully blending family-friendly entertainment with deeply personal questions of faith, All Saints not only succeeds as a compelling movie, but also demonstrates what the Church can accomplish when fully... Ryan Duncan Dec 14, 2017
• Just Getting Started Should Quit While It's Behind An appalling waste of two fantastic actors, this dismal comedy putters through its worn-out storyline before reaching a predictably dull conclusion. 1.5 out of 5. Ryan Duncan Dec 14, 2017
• 10 Christmas Carols that Tell the Real Story of Christmas The first few notes of “O Holy Night,” and the Peanuts singing, “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” stir the true spirit of Christmas in our souls. We feel this way because many of the Christmas Carols that have... Meg Bucher Dec 07, 2017