Movies
The Ministry of Film
The impact of film and television is felt around the globe. Some motion pictures have a bigger influence than others and shape culture in new ways. We welcome back film critic and theologian Drew Trotter to discuss the major motion pictures of last year, the Academy Award nominations, and the opportunities to build bridges to [...]
Movies and the Bible
With so many summer blockbusters coming out, parents want to prepare their kids and teach them how to be discerning when watching films. What steps can we take to ensure that our children know how to bring their faith into the theater? Drew Trotter joins Neil to discuss God and movies.
Hollywood
Every Summer Hollywood releases a number of big movies. But as a Christian, is there a way that we can enjoy and use these films to further a deeper discussion? Film critic Drew Trotter breaks down the upcoming movies and how we can use them as a starting point for dialogue about our faith.
Talking about the Movies
Movie critic Drew Trotter talks to us about the upcoming Summer Films on Connecting Faith.
A Look at a “Soul Surfer”
A new movie is looking at the faith of a young woman after a terrible accident. We’ll hear more on Family Life Today at 10:30am on Faith Radio.
“The Grace Card” Does Well Its First Weekend
UNDATED (AP) _ Another church-produced film is enjoying success at the box office. The website www.boxofficemojo.com estimates that “The Grace Card” earned more than $1 million in its limited debut in 352 theaters nationwide. The drama about two police officers — one a part-time pastor and the other a man embittered by personal tragedy — [...]
Jane Russell, Hollywood Legend, dies at 89
The starter of “The Hollywood Christian Group” Bible Study and adoption advocate was a headliner in the Golden Days of Cinema.
Faith and Values Awards Handed Out
LOSANGELES,CA. (ChristianPost) – The Faith and Values Awards known as the “Christian Oscars” were handed out in Los Angeles. Winners include: 1. The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader for the most inspiring film of the year. 2. Amish Grace for the most inspiring TV movie production 3. Toy Story3 for the best [...]
New Movie Focuses on Forgiveness
UNDATED (FR) – A Christian ministry to prisoners and ex-offenders is looking forward to the release this spring of a movie depicting a redemptive response to a brutal crime. “Loving the Bad Man” details the rape of a young girl and subsequent pregnancy and her relationship to the man incarcerated for the crime. Pat Nolan, [...]
“Fireproof” Producers prepare new movie
ALBANY, Ga. (AP) _ The church-based filmmakers who produced “Facing the Giants” and “Fireproof” have completed their latest movie. Stephen Kendrick says “Courageous” — a film about policemen struggling to be good fathers — is being well-received in test screenings and should be in theaters by late September. He and his brother Alex Kendrick have [...]
