As a big fan of National Geographic's Genius anthology scripted drama series, I was delighted to learn that the third season will focus on the life and legacy of the "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin. Having screened all but the final of the eight episodes, I'll just say that if you are a music fan or … [Read more...] about Genius: Aretha
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Country Comfort
Think "American Idol" meets "The Sound of Music" and you'll have a little sense of the charming new Netflix original series Country Comfort. It's always terrific to discover programming that a family can enjoy together! Synopsis: When her career and personal life get derailed, an aspiring … [Read more...] about Country Comfort
Voices of Fire
Debuting November 20 on Netflix, Voices of Fire is a feel-good celebration of musical giftedness and the power of combined talent. Think "American Idol goes to Church", but without the snarky British judge and the airbrushed teenage talent. After having screened the first of the six episode … [Read more...] about Voices of Fire
Mighty Oak
If you've run across the trailer for Mighty Oak and considered it as a possible summer screen for your kids who loved School of Rock, think twice. Despite the charisma and mad guitar skills of its pint-sized protagonist, this really isn't a film for children. This being said, Mighty Oak musters … [Read more...] about Mighty Oak
Lisa Newsom “Fr. Rob Galea and MMJMP” – Lisa Hendey & Friends – Episode 62
On this week's show, Lisa Newsom, founder of Msgr. McCormick's Jamaica Mission Project shares the origins of this lifechanging work and an upcoming opportunity to hear and worship with Fr. Rob Galea in concert. https://youtu.be/ZGV-iurj4ys Lisa Newsom and MMJMP Lisa Newsom is the Founder and … [Read more...] about Lisa Newsom “Fr. Rob Galea and MMJMP” – Lisa Hendey & Friends – Episode 62
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