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Hollywood Jesus
Movie News
05·17·13
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 THE ZACK SNYDER INFLUENCE After I saw 300 in the theater, Zack Snyder's name was forever on my list of favorite directors and overall favorite people. Skip ahead another nine yesrs and I find an actor I respect and love is joining forces with a director I go geek for to make a Superman movie. Needless to sy I have been excited since this project was a twinkle in someone's eye. Read more...
- Brian Dedmon
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In the Works for Film & Faith
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 WALDEN FAMILY THEATER returns on Friday, May 31 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel, with the world premiere of Space Warriors, directed by Sean McNamara (Soul Surfer).
Please join us for an invitation-only, live press teleconference, in which you can interact with key developers and ask questions via email about Walden Family Theater and the upcoming film.
Hear from Bill Abbot, CEO of Crown Media Family Networks, as well as Michael Flaherty, Co-Founder of Walden Media, and Trevor Drinkwater, executive producer (Arc Entertainment) of the film. Click through to RSVP. Read more...
- Jacob Sahms, Managing Editor
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 SELF-CRITIQUE In a recent Barna study, Christians were found to be more like the Pharisees of the gospels than like Jesus. They were more inclined to check the box next to things like "People who follow God's rules are better than those who don't" or "I like to point out those who do not have the right theology or doctrine."
They were inclined to live out the role of the Pharisee in the parable, like someone whose pleasure in Married with Children derives from the recognition that their own marriage is better. They lived a life in comparison to others rather than recognizing that "there but for the grace of God, go I." Read more...
- Jacob Sahms, Managing Editor
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 A DEADLY HUNT We are told that violence begets violence. We certainly don't blame the women for taking up the sword in order to survive. But once the decision to accept violence is made, there is an inevitable spiritual diminution. Read more...
- Darrel Manson
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An Oversimplification of Her Beauty
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 DOCUMENTING THE HEART Suppose you are a filmmaker, falling in love with a woman. Suppose she stands you up one night - and you make a film about falling in love and being stood up. Now suppose you are the woman. Is it ok for him to make a movie about you? An Oversimplification of Her Beauty is that film. Read more...
- Darrel Manson
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 DRAMA OF REDEMPTION Notably, the play is titled Chrysalis and butterflies often serve as a symbol of resurrection. Linda has made discoveries about herself she is not proud of - she grades herself even more sternly than the men she dates. Yet if she can get through this turmoil, perhaps there will be a new person and an even more rewarding life on the other side. Read more...
-Darrel Manson
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Special Coverage of The Hobbit
by Mark Sommer
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 MUSTER OF ROHAN REPORT Peter Jackson has begun filming this week. For those who have not closely followed how PJ has put together his movies based on Tolkein's The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, a bit of explanation may be in order. Read more...
- Mark Sommer, Books Editor
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 THE HAPPY HOBBIT - EPISODE 17 Thinking about throwing a Hobbit party? Kili had one last September in honor of her (and Bilbo's) birthday. Get some ideas for your own party. Click through to see the video. Read more...
- Mark Sommer, Books Editor
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Cloud Atlas, Great Escape, Safe Haven, Silver Linings Playbook
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 CLOUD ATLAS While it's a study in humanity, it's also a quest for theodicy, as one of the 19th century players asks early on, "If we know God created the world, how do we know which things we can change and which ones we hold inviolate?" Read more...
- HJ Staff
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