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Wicked

November 21, 2024 by Lisa M. Hendey

These days, it seems that many of us wait for the movies we hear about to come to streaming platforms rather than seeing them in theaters. I urge you to buck this trend and treat yourself to WICKED on the big screen. Combining all of the creativity and heart of the novel and stage play, WICKED takes … [Read more...] about Wicked

Filed Under: Movies Tagged With: Books, Movie Reviews, Movies, Musicals, Wicked

The Keeper: 3 Minutes with Angus Benfield

May 21, 2024 by Lisa M. Hendey

Warning: The film featured here, The Keeper, focuses on the topic of Veteran suicide. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline offers services to talk to a skilled counselor. If you are feeling distressed and need to talk to a counselor, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). FOR VETERANS PRESS 1, EN … [Read more...] about The Keeper: 3 Minutes with Angus Benfield

Filed Under: 3 Minutes With, Movies Tagged With: 3 Minutes, Mental Health, Movies, Veterans

The Mission

October 17, 2023 by Lisa M. Hendey

New in theaters from award-winning Directors Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine, The Mission is a complex documentary from National Geographic Documentary Films. It follows the life and death of American missionary John A. Chau who died at the age of 26 attempting to deliver missionary teachings to the … [Read more...] about The Mission

Filed Under: Movies Tagged With: Documentaries, Documentary, Movie Reviews, Movies, National Geographic

The Burial

October 12, 2023 by Lisa M. Hendey

I'm automatically interested when a film features either Jamie Foxx or Tommy Lee Jones. When I heard that The Burial, a new release from Amazon Studios, featured both Academy Award-winning actors, I couldn't wait to see it. And I'm happy to report that I wasn't … [Read more...] about The Burial

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Surprised by Oxford: 3 Minutes with Carolyn Weber

September 12, 2023 by Lisa M. Hendey

Today, I continue my ongoing series with awesome storytellers creating fantastic projects as I'm joined by Carolyn Weber, the author of a fantastic book that's at the heart of the new film Surprised by Oxford. This highly anticipated film features cast from The Crown, Downton Abbey, Bridgerton, and … [Read more...] about Surprised by Oxford: 3 Minutes with Carolyn Weber

Filed Under: 3 Minutes With, Books, Movies Tagged With: 3 Minutes, Author Interviews, Movies

A Million Miles Away

September 8, 2023 by Lisa M. Hendey

Releasing today in theaters, the new Amazon Studios film A Million Miles Away is as full of heart as our galaxy is full of stars. It's a remarkably engaging story of the power of one man's dream and the many ingredients that go into helping that dream come true. Synopsis: Inspired by the … [Read more...] about A Million Miles Away

Filed Under: Movies Tagged With: Amazon Studios, Movie Reviews, Movies

The Miracle Club

July 13, 2023 by Lisa M. Hendey

Looking back at my blog, I noted that my last movie review was published on January 31 and was all about a miraculous occurrence that happened to a very special young man and his community. It feels fitting that I'd jump back in with The Miracle Club for my foray into films. Now open in theaters, … [Read more...] about The Miracle Club

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The Thorn: 3 Minutes with John Bolin

March 3, 2023 by Lisa M. Hendey

Today, I continue my ongoing series of conversations with awesome storytellers creating fantastic projects as I’m joined by John Brolin, the Executive Producer and Creator of The Thorn. The release of this film experience during Lent offers us the perfect way to immerse ourselves in the spirit of … [Read more...] about The Thorn: 3 Minutes with John Bolin

Filed Under: 3 Minutes With, Movies Tagged With: 3 Minutes, Interviews, Movies

Miracle at Manchester

January 31, 2023 by Lisa M. Hendey

I love films based on true accounts because they offer us the opportunity to dive more deeply into the ongoing stories of actual folks whose lives are portrayed on screen. When it comes to the heroes behind the new film Miracle at Manchester, it's clear to me that this is one story that's still … [Read more...] about Miracle at Manchester

Filed Under: Movies Tagged With: Movie Reviews, Movies, Prayer

Dog Gone

January 13, 2023 by Lisa M. Hendey

There's much to love about the newly released Netflix original Dog Gone, now streaming across the platform. I'll admit upfront to being biased in my review of this PG-rated, family-friendly dog drama. The main canine character "Gonker" not only steals the show but is also the spitting image of my … [Read more...] about Dog Gone

Filed Under: Movies Tagged With: Movie Reviews, Movies, Netflix

Emancipation

December 14, 2022 by Lisa M. Hendey

Now open in theaters and streaming nationwide, Emancipation may prove too painful for many viewers to watch. Littered with graphic racism and abhorrent violence, the film is loosely based upon the story of an enslaved man named Gordon or commonly referred to as "Whipped Peter". Because the film is … [Read more...] about Emancipation

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Devotion

November 21, 2022 by Lisa M. Hendey

Devotion is a rare film that manages to tell a tale in a way that leaves you longing to dig into the original source material simply to spend more time with the characters you've grown to love. It's all the more remarkable because Director JD Dillard's blockbuster is based on a true story. In 2015, … [Read more...] about Devotion

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Causeway

November 10, 2022 by Lisa M. Hendey

Opening to critical acclaim on Apple TV+, Causeway is a nuanced look at one US soldier's journey toward recovery from a traumatic brain injury and her reintegration into life. Jennifer Lawrence gives a layered performance as Lynsey, an Afghanistan war-era veteran who is determined to recuperate and … [Read more...] about Causeway

Filed Under: Movies Tagged With: Movie Reviews, Movies

Thirteen Lives

August 4, 2022 by Lisa M. Hendey

If you're seeking a movie that combines the pulse-racing excitement of a thriller with the inspirational pull of a heartfelt drama, look no further than the new Ron Howard film Thirteen Lives. This true story of the dramatic cave rescue that saved the lives of twelve young Thai soccer players and … [Read more...] about Thirteen Lives

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Man of God: 3 Minutes with Yelena Popovic

July 29, 2022 by Lisa M. Hendey

Today, I continue my ongoing series of conversations with awesome storytellers creating fantastic projects as I’m joined by Yelena Popovic, Writer/Director/Producer of the film MAN OF GOD. Yelena shares about her discovery of the life of Saint Nektarios of Aegina and the journey of bringing his life … [Read more...] about Man of God: 3 Minutes with Yelena Popovic

Filed Under: 3 Minutes With, Movies Tagged With: Filmmakers, Interviews, Movie Interviews, Movies

On Anger: Heart-Changing Wisdom from Grindelwald

April 25, 2022 by Lisa M. Hendey Leave a Comment

For the past few days, I've been enjoying some family time with my sister, brother-in-law, and nephews. It's a change of pace to come to the midwest and not immediately rush to a nursing home to see one of my parents. With Daddy's funeral and our parents' cemetery interment still a few weeks away, … [Read more...] about On Anger: Heart-Changing Wisdom from Grindelwald

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