Movie News, September 21: The Hobbit, Les Mis, Hellbound?, Unconditional

Hollywood Jesus Movie News 09/21/12

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Featured Release

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Featured Theatrical Release
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Hellbound?

Can God and Hell Coexist?

Darrel Manson

We may think that justice or even the idea of morality requires some sort of Hell. But is a God who creates a Hell and sends people there without escape the kind of God we really believe in? Hellbound? is a new documentary from Kevin Miller that looks at this theological question.

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Featured Theatrical Preview
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Les Miserables

An Extended First Look

Yo

What does it take to truly transfer a musical onto the big screen? The upcoming film version of Les Misérables is taking a different approach to doing that. Take a look at this extended behind-the-scenes peek.

News About What's in the Works for Film and Faith

Managing Editor Greg Wright

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Kirk Douglas: Star & Philanthropist

Yes, Rich People Can Care, Too

09/21/12 | Click to Comment

Especially in today's charged haves-vs.-have-nots climate, the "conventional wisdom" is that rich people are insufferably selfish, and that Hollywood people in particular are hopelessy out of touch with the realities of hardship.

I was particularly pleased, as a consequence, to run across a press release about the generosity of actor Kirk Douglas... who has not always been at the top of my People Most Likely to Be Generous list.

Why? you may ask.

Because! I respond.

Because I've got prejudices like everyone else.

But here's the (apparently) real deal: Kirk Douglas and his wife Anne have been supporting the Los Angeles Mission to the homeless for over twenty years.... Click for More

Featured Interview:
Scott Mathias & Ron Newcomb

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The Fellows Hip:
Rise of the Gamers

Mark Sommer

I was able to conduct an email interview with two of the creators of the independent film, The Fellows Hip: Rise of the Gamers, which has been making the rounds at fantasy conventions. Producer Scott Mathias and Director Ron Newcomb share a little inside information about the movie and themselves.

Fantasy Editor Mark Sommer

Stay Tuned for More Hobbit Coverage

The Hobbit Turns 75

09/21/12 | Comment Here

Today, September 21, 2012, marks the 75th anniversary of the first publication of JRR Tolkien's famous children's novel, The Hobbit. With the upcoming trilogy of movies by Peter Jackson, Tolkien's tale is getting quite a bit of buzz online, including a five minute video from the WSJ.com.

Today, the online version of The Wall Street Journal featured the book in the first five minutes of their Lunch Break videocast. Wendy Bounds and Christopher Farley talk about whether the movies will be able to live up to the book...

Les Misérables Won't Open Head-to-Head with Hobbit

Tuesday Universal Studios announced the opening for Les Misérables would be moved from December 14 to Christmas Day. Speculation around the Internet is that part of the reason for the move was to avoid a head-to-head competition with The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. I'm excited to see both movies.

New 'Tolkien Week' Trailer!

The new "Tolkien Week" trailer for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey has hit the Internet. Click through to watch. UPDATE: There are five different versions of the trailer available, each with a different ending. We have links to each.

New Pictures & Warner 'Tolkien Week' Press Release

Click through for a new Press Release from Warner Brothers about Tolkien Week and the release of the new trailer for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. And check out the new publicity photos from the movie!

Can you be Christian and Pro-Ring?

09/21/12 | Commentary, Satire | Comment

The gloves came off in the political arena when both candidates for presidency aired their views on Ring use.

The One Ring to rule them all, apparently, has created a huge ripple in culture over the question of whether Ring use should be legal or banned. Right now our jails are 75% full of Ring Dealers who believe it should be legal. While most senators and congressmen are confused and split on the issue, Romney and Obama know exactly where they stand.

Romney spilled his views immediately on a CNN exclusive when he said that he was Pro-Mordor (those who wish to throw the Ring into Mount Doom in Mordor). His explanation is just what the Republican Right wanted to hear-the Ring is dangerous and unregulated...

Click through for more wit from columnist Michael P. Mordenga...

The 23rd Pfilm: Skyfall

A Closer Look at Bond in the Valley of the Shadow of Death
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Spiritual History of Bond,
Part IV: Timothy Dalton

Bond the Avenger

09/18/12 | Comment Here

Timothy Dalton lasted just a movie longer than George Lazenby, but his portrayal of James Bond was ultimately so different from Roger Moore's that he set a new precedent for the violence and toughness that the hard-nosed spy exhibited on screen.

The final two films by Director John Glen for the Bond franchise were high octane events and ratcheted up the violence that Bond encountered in his villains and inflicted on them in response. But was there more to Dalton's Bond than violence and anger?

Indie Focus

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Unconditional

Michael Ealy Drew Me In

Jacob Sahms

Go check out this film. Be moved, be inspired. Find love, find forgiveness. But also take action and hope into your own community. Little eyes are watching, and little hands are waiting, for someone to recognize their need and respond.

New on Home Video

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Titanic

Limited 3D Edition

Nate Watts

Now on Blu-ray. Fifteen years since it first set sail in theaters, and coinciding with the centennial anniversary of the RMS Titanic's sinking, Cameron decided to re-release his magnum opus in 3D in theaters and it is now finally available for home viewing.

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