REVIEW: Is ‘The Last Jedi’ family-friendly? (And is it too scary for small children?)
When the first Star Wars movies were released four decades ago, it was easy to avoid spoilers and leaks. There was no Facebook or Twitter. There wasn’t even an Internet. As long … Continue Reading REVIEW: Is ‘The Last Jedi’ family-friendly? (And is it too scary for small children?)
REVIEW ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ doesn’t take itself too seriously. That’s good.
It’s always difficult when you discover that your long-lost sister is the goddess of death. It’s even worse when you learn that she can whip you in a fight. But … Continue Reading REVIEW ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ doesn’t take itself too seriously. That’s good.
REVIEW: ‘Only The Brave’ has a pro-family message, even if it’s not family-friendly
Eric Marsh is a 40-something Arizona man who wants only one thing in life: to fight wildfires. But he doesn’t want to be a member of just any firefighting crew. He wants … Continue Reading REVIEW: ‘Only The Brave’ has a pro-family message, even if it’s not family-friendly
REVIEW: ‘Same Kind of Different As Me’ is a powerful picture of Romans 8:28
Ron Hall is an international art dealer who seemingly has everything a man could want: a high-paying job, a nice house and a wonderful wife. But just like the fake … Continue Reading REVIEW: ‘Same Kind of Different As Me’ is a powerful picture of Romans 8:28
REVIEW: ‘Marshall’ a compelling civil rights film about the Supreme Court justice, but not kid-friendly
Joseph Spell is a black chauffer accused of raping and trying to murder a white woman who just happens to be his wealthy employer. He maintains he’s innocent, but in … Continue Reading REVIEW: ‘Marshall’ a compelling civil rights film about the Supreme Court justice, but not kid-friendly
REVIEW: Is ‘The Mountain Between Us’ family-friendly and OK for children?
Alex is a 40-something woman stranded in an airport, desperately trying to find an available flight so she won’t miss her wedding the next day. Ben, too, is stranded, and, … Continue Reading REVIEW: Is ‘The Mountain Between Us’ family-friendly and OK for children?
REVIEW: ‘A Question of Faith’ delivers lessons rarely seen on the big screen
David Newman is a middle-age associate pastor of a booming megachurch who lives with one motto: Trust God in all circumstances. And thus far, it seems God has blessed him … Continue Reading REVIEW: ‘A Question of Faith’ delivers lessons rarely seen on the big screen
REVIEW: Is ‘The Lego Ninjago Movie’ family-friendly and OK for small children? (And are there any scary parts?)
Lloyd is just an average high school teenager trying to find his place in life. Except that, well, his life is anything but average. When he’s not at school or … Continue Reading REVIEW: Is ‘The Lego Ninjago Movie’ family-friendly and OK for small children? (And are there any scary parts?)
REVIEW: ‘Steve McQueen: American Icon’ is Ecclesiastes on the big screen
He was the “king of cool,” the highest-paid actor in the world, and the idol of moviegoers from coast to coast. Some even called him the next John Wayne. But … Continue Reading REVIEW: ‘Steve McQueen: American Icon’ is Ecclesiastes on the big screen
REVIEW: Is ‘Logan Lucky’ OK for children? (And is it as funny as ‘Napoleon Dynamite’?)
Jimmy Logan is a hard-working divorced father who only wants what’s best for his elementary-aged daughter Sadie. When he’s not donning the hardhat at his job or spending a few … Continue Reading REVIEW: Is ‘Logan Lucky’ OK for children? (And is it as funny as ‘Napoleon Dynamite’?)
REVIEW: ‘Close Encounters’ requires us to ask: What does Scripture say about alien life?
Roy Neary is a husband and father of three young children who knows he’s been acting a little strange lately. But he just can’t help it. It all started late … Continue Reading REVIEW: ‘Close Encounters’ requires us to ask: What does Scripture say about alien life?
Review: ‘All Saints’ is an inspirational film with a theological curveball
Michael Spurlock is a pastor trying to find his footing at a new church, a tiny country congregation in Tennessee. But the first few months haven’t been, well, rosy. He … Continue Reading Review: ‘All Saints’ is an inspirational film with a theological curveball
REVIEW: Is ‘Leap!’ OK for small children?
Felicie is a free-spirited young redhead who has one goal in life: to become a ballerina. She dances when she works. She dances when she plays. And when she sleeps? … Continue Reading REVIEW: Is ‘Leap!’ OK for small children?
REVIEW: Is ‘The Nut Job 2’ too scary for small children?
Surly is a big-city, bombastic purple squirrel who is living in, well, squirrel heaven. At least, that’s how he and most other squirrels see it. It all started when the … Continue Reading REVIEW: Is ‘The Nut Job 2’ too scary for small children?
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