Story & Style Mesh Perfectly in Emotionally Draining Detroit
The Oscar buzz has already started and rightfully so. This gripping story feels like a cross between a documentary of days…
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Car Chase-Heavy Kidnap Also Guilty of Highway Robbery
In this movie about a heroic mom who rescues her son from mysterious, violent kidnappers, we are given little more than…
‘No Longer Slaves’ – Beautiful A Cappella Worship Hit
A cappella group Voices of Lee has been working on this incredible version of Bethel Music’s ‘No Longer Slaves.’ The song is a powerful reminder that as children of the Lord we no longer need to be slaves to fear. And when you hear the incredible harmonies this group worked out you’ll be amazed. What … Read more‘No Longer Slaves’ – Beautiful A Cappella Worship Hit
The Emoji Movie: Meh
The best way to describe The Emoji Movie would be with an emoji of the very face its hero aspires to…
Movie: Atomic Blonde Goes More Dull Yellow Than Platinum
The co-director of one of the most stylishly violent action movies of recent years and the star of another contender for…
Movie: An Inconvenient Sequel is Both Challenged & Challenging
Sure to inspire some and be scorned by others, Al Gore’s latest offering is an updated look into the world of…
The Miracles of Dunkirk are in the Facts More Than the Film
An homage to the quiet bravery of ordinary people, this view of a remarkable real-life event is more survival adventure than…
Valerian: A Beautiful Mess is Still a Mess
Visually spectacular but dramatically incoherent, Valerian commits one of the worst cinematic sins: a story so convoluted that the film, filled…
ReIMAGINE Worship Intensive & Online Worship Leader Course Scholarships
The Online Worship Leader Course is a great way to cover several important & practical topics on worship leading. You’ll get lots of encouragement and advice from award-winning author and worship leader coach, Dwayne Moore, & you’ll have great discussions with other leaders in the class! The online course registration price is $299. We are giving away two $150 scholarships … Read moreReIMAGINE Worship Intensive & Online Worship Leader Course Scholarships
No One to Root for in This War for the Planet of the Apes
Long and unnecessarily drawn-out, War for the Planet of the Apes is getting a lot of hype from secular critics, but…
Wish Upon Grants Better Teen Suspense Than Most of the Genre
Have you been wishing for a serving of teen suspense, with a side of bad decisions and bloody consequences? Wish granted!…
Thin, Incorporeal A Ghost Story Nonetheless Surprises, Provokes
Somehow sharp and gentle all at once, A Ghost Story uses recognizable actors, simple images and a story of loss to…
This Spider-Man is More of a Puppy… and That’s Super Endearing
Funny, relatable and bursting with action and adventure, this Avenger-in-training saga balances superhero skills with high school drama and brings the…
Despicable Me 3: Quit the Series Here, and We’ll Call it a Win
An entertaining – if somewhat tired – film, Despicable Me 3 is one where most members of the family will find…
Burnin’ Down The House
This. THIS is the movie that finally makes me say it’s time for the raunch-com to die. Even Warner Bros. knew…
Not Hard to Get on Board with Baby Driver
The hardest films to pull off aren’t works that are completely original, but those that take familiar scenarios and archetypes and…
Coppola Returns Triumphant in Lush, Thoughtful The Beguiled
In her first feature film since 2013’s The Bling Ring (given a very poor review on Crosswalk), Cannes award-winning director Sofia…
Transformers Series Should Learn to Transform (and Trim)
Too long and too confusing. But on the plus side, there’s plenty of action, plucky characters, and the fate of the…
Black Eyed Peas Singer Fergie Seen Attending Church
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Last Minute FATHER’S DAY Gift Guide
As a Creative & a Worship Leader, this is my “want list” for Father’s Day (in fact, I’ve already received a few things from this list as an early Father’s Day present, & I couldn’t be more pleased!). If the Father in your life serves a local church with his or her musical gifts, this list … Read moreLast Minute FATHER’S DAY Gift Guide
Chris Tomlin and Lecrae Team up to Perform Song Based on Ezekiel 37 Prophecy
Popular Christian music artists Chris Tomlin and Lecrae recently teamed up to perform a song based on the prophecy in Ezekiel…
Biblical ‘Games of Thrones’—New TV Show to Bring ‘Paradise Lost’ to Life
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Cars 3 Has Plenty of Gas in the Tank
Shifting gears from its predecessor’s carefree tone, Cars 3 is an unexpectedly mature (yet G-rated) entry in the Pixar franchise. Not…
Need a Good Read? Try The Book of Henry
Defying easy genre categorization, The Book of Henry is about a budding kid genius who’s smarter than his mom. Or is…
Hangover with a Heart? Rough Night is Raw, Rowdy, Relational
“Underneath this wild, R-rated comedy,” says star Scarlett Johansson, “is a movie with a very warm heart about friendship.” True, but…
FREE SINGLE FROM IAN ZUMBACK
Sprig artist, Ian Zumback, made quite a splash last year with his uniquely original song, “Murderer a Messenger.” Now Sprig Music/Old Bear Records are offering his follow-up single, the raw, organic, “Entertaining Angels” as a free download! Accompanied by Brothers McClurg & Keri Cardinale, this is well-worth a listen for those who grow tired of … Read moreFREE SINGLE FROM IAN ZUMBACK
The Mummy Cruises into Mediocrity
They probably should have left this one in the crypt. Despite the mummy of the title—plus zombies, a mysterious top-secret agency,…
Megan Leavey Bonds with Dog, Not So Much with Viewers
Neither the pick of the litter nor the runt, Megan Leavey, about a Marine and her dog, feels closer to a…
Guilty or Innocent? In My Cousin Rachel It’s More Than Meets the Eye
A film that’s part gothic romance, part murder mystery, and part pastoral coming-of-age, My Cousin Rachel is just what a film…
If You (and Your Daughter) See One Superhero Movie This Decade, See Wonder Woman
It’s a movie both the DC franchise and fans of superhero action desperately needed: an un-boring origin story where nearly everything…
Captain Underpants Soars above Mediocre Storytelling
Despite an excess of toilet humor (literally. The villain is named Professor Poopypants and he rides around in a giant toilet),…
Dead Men Tell No Tales, but Do Live Pirates Still Tell Good Ones?
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales arrives six years after the flub of its predecessor, On Stranger Tides….
Baywatch is Fun – Not for the Whole Family – but for Some
While this newest iteration of the Baywatch franchise is predictably full of raunchy jokes and scantily clad beach-goers, it’s surprisingly full…
Chance the Rapper: ‘I Don’t Make Christian Rap, but I am a Christian Rapper’
Chance the Rapper has said that, while he identifies as a Christian he does not intentionally create Christian music. …
Champion Flames Out Long before the Finish Line
Despite a touching story of redemption, Champion is frequently interrupted by a bloated soundtrack which robs the film of any emotional…
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul Less Fun Than a Family Road Trip
This over-the-top-stupid installment in the Wimpy Kid saga lacks any of the fleeting charm of earlier films. If watching a self-centered,…
Alien: Covenant Dials Back Philosophy in Favor of Scares
One of the stronger entries in the Alien franchise, Ridley Scott’s Alien: Covenant spends an hour building characters and suspense before…
Everything, Everything May Not Have it All, but It’s Got Sweetness
A sweet bit of romantic fluff. It’s The Boy in the Bubble meets The Fault in Our Stars, but our young…
Owen Wilson and Daniel Radcliffe to Play God and an Angel on New Series
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Jeanne Robertson On Mom Catching Her With A Cigarette
Posted by jeanne-robertson via GodTube.com It turns out that Christian comedian Jeanne Robertson was a bit of a rebel once…literally once. When you hear her tell the story of the one time she tried to smoke a cigarette as a little girl you’ll just have to laugh. Of course her momma caught her but … Read moreJeanne Robertson On Mom Catching Her With A Cigarette
King Arthur: Legend of the… Stolen Parts from Better Stories?
Copiously borrowing elements from Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones, this latest spin on the King Arthur legend is…
Snatched Not an Ideal Mother’s Day Flick
Notwithstanding the comedic talents of Amy Schumer, Goldie Hawn, Wanda Sykes and Joan Cusack, Snatched is nothing to write home about….
Guardians Vol. 2 a Satisfying Mix(tape) of Everything Good
Prepare to be entertained: Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) and his motley crew are back to save the galaxy (again) in this…
Movie Review – Unevenly Cooked Dinner Suffers from Poor Presentation
Structurally choppy and overall rather unpleasant, The Dinner takes a potent problem—how far will parents go to protect their children?—and presents…
The Circle Doesn’t Quite Complete Itself
The Circle is an engrossing premise, but fails to deliver in the small moments. This technological dystopia earns 2 out of…
Video: Watch Jesus (You Are Able) Video by ADA – @Adaehi
Rock-star gospel singer ADA has finally released the video of her hit song, JESUS (You Are Able) . Remeber the hit single ADA released in 2016, the long anticipated video of the song is out, and it is just awesome! Watch the video of JESUS by ADA below Connect with ADA Instragram: @Adaehi | … Read moreVideo: Watch Jesus (You Are Able) Video by ADA – @Adaehi
Ivory File Hilarious Photo of The Day – We found the oldest computer on earth
Ivory File Hilarious Photo of The Day Did you know that the oldest computer can be traced back to Adam and Eve? Photo Credit: facebook.com/Christianfunnypictures
Born in China is Natural Tourism at Its Finest & Least Expensive
Beautifully filmed documentary Born in China takes you halfway around the world without leaving your seat, bringing you up close and…
Hero Needs More Inspiration or Madness in The Lost City of Z
The Lost City of Z (that’s “Zed” for you Americans!) was well-acted, without great flaw in its technical elements or even…
The Promise Stops Short as a History Lesson
A consciousness-raiser about the extermination of Armenians at the outset of World War I, The Promise is a noble effort that…