The interesting thing about films inspired by historical events is that they have the potential to crowd out the true history at their core by overly emoting, hyping the flashbang, or massively modifying accounts of what actually happened. Interestingly, THE GREAT ALASKAN RACE avoids these and … [Read more...] about The Great Alaskan Race
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Experience “Messiah” in Your Home, Classroom or Parish
Today's Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross is the perfect day to share the good news about an upcoming documentary project that offers the potential to dramatically impact our relationship with Jesus Christ. MESSIAH is an eight-part documentary series which thoughtfully explores how the … [Read more...] about Experience “Messiah” in Your Home, Classroom or Parish
Sight & Sound Theatres: JESUS Brings the Gospel to Life
Sight & Sound Theatres: JESUS Brings the Gospel to Life Several months ago, I had the opportunity to interview Katie Miller and hear about how Sight & Sound Theatres, a theater company in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is touching hearts and souls through musical productions based upon the … [Read more...] about Sight & Sound Theatres: JESUS Brings the Gospel to Life
Ode to Joy: What If Happiness Could Kill You?
What if the sensation of feeling joy, bliss, or happiness was akin to a death sentence? Could you survive if giggles or happy tears or elation brought with them the risk of ending it all? ODE TO JOY, opening in select theaters and streaming on-demand now, begs this question. Such is the case for … [Read more...] about Ode to Joy: What If Happiness Could Kill You?
THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN: Dads and Dogs and Deeper Meanings
Taken at it's most basic level, THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN is a family-friendly look at life and love through the eyes of the family pet. Our guide for the emotion-packed journey is Enzo, a sage and sometimes sarcastic golden retriever voiced to perfection by Kevin Costner. Early in the film, … [Read more...] about THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN: Dads and Dogs and Deeper Meanings
ASTRONAUT: Shooting for the Stars
Opening in select theaters and on-demand nationwide, ASTRONAUT stars Richard Dreyfuss in a role that reminds us that we're never too old to grasp for our dreams. Widowed, living temporarily in his daughter's home, and feeling generally adrift, Dreyfuss' Angus seems resigned to living out his … [Read more...] about ASTRONAUT: Shooting for the Stars
SKIN: Can You Transition from Hatred to Healing?
I'm just going to say it right up front: SKIN, opening in theaters and on-demand on Thursday, July 26, is not for everyone. It's probably not even for most people. But I feel compelled to share my thoughts on the film here because after screening it a few weeks ago, I could not stop thinking … [Read more...] about SKIN: Can You Transition from Hatred to Healing?
Emanuel: How Forgiveness Aids Healing
EMANUEL is a remarkable look at the events attendant to the tragic mass shooting at Mother Emanuel Church in Charleston, South Carolina. The documentary, in movie theaters across the country for two nights only (June 17 and 19), takes a sweeping look at the historical factors that created an … [Read more...] about Emanuel: How Forgiveness Aids Healing
The Biggest Little Farm: Encouragement for Life’s Hardest Stuff
Increasingly, documentary films are my favorite form of entertainment. My top film experience for 2018, FREE SOLO, forever altered my previously held perception that only blockbusters can keep you on the edge of your seat. So perhaps it's not surprising that THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM charmed me … [Read more...] about The Biggest Little Farm: Encouragement for Life’s Hardest Stuff
The Best of Enemies
When based in reality, film has the power to instruct, to educate and to motivate. THE BEST OF ENEMIES, opening in theaters today, succeeds in taking a challenging story and turning it into a strong and needed life lesson. Synopsis: from the film's website Based on a true story, THE BEST OF … [Read more...] about The Best of Enemies
Jenn Gotzon Chandler “Sunrise in Heaven” – Lisa Hendey & Friends Podcast – Episode #46
On this week's show, we chat with Jenn Gotzon Chandler who stars in the film Sunrise in Heaven, releasing on April 9 on DVD, Digital and On Demand. https://youtu.be/dtYC0ShD8lI After a devastating car crash leaves her husband on life support, one woman must find strength in her faith as … [Read more...] about Jenn Gotzon Chandler “Sunrise in Heaven” – Lisa Hendey & Friends Podcast – Episode #46
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
New at Netflix is a compelling film that offers a peek into how innovation has the potential to overcome life's some of most challenging problems. Inspired by the bestselling book The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope by William Kamkwamba, this new Netflix … [Read more...] about The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Free Solo: Pulse-Racing, Edge of Seat Majesty
A week after my viewing of the Academy Award-winning documentary FREE SOLO from National Geographic, my blood pressure still rises gleefully every time I think of the film. Spoiler Alert: I'll admit that on my first viewing, I did intentionally "spoil" myself by doing some quick googling to make … [Read more...] about Free Solo: Pulse-Racing, Edge of Seat Majesty
Creed II: Fathers Matter
Michael B. Jordan stars as Adonis Creed and Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa in CREED II, a Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures film. Credit: Barry Wetcher / Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures / Warner Bros. Pictures © 2018 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. and Warner Bros. … [Read more...] about Creed II: Fathers Matter
The Nutcracker and The Four Realms: Full of Light, Courage and Mission
Mine may be one of the few positive reviews you read for Disney's latest release The Nutcracker and The Four Realms. But I urge you to open your heart to the possibilities of this film as it opens nationwide tomorrow. Why listen to what I say? Because this review isn't just mine. After falling in … [Read more...] about The Nutcracker and The Four Realms: Full of Light, Courage and Mission
Change in the Air: Intriguing Film That Keeps You Pondering
Opening in theaters this week, Change in the Air is the quiet (literally) type of film that's unlikely to make major headlines. When I screened it, I wasn't honestly even sure if I'd review it because I'm swamped this week and a bit overwhelmed by some family issues. But even amidst that busyness, I … [Read more...] about Change in the Air: Intriguing Film That Keeps You Pondering