Directed by Brian DannellyStarring Mandy Moore, Jena Malone and Macaulay CulkinThe tagline for this film is “Heaven Help Us!” I agree . . . but I’m not sure the film does.I don’t think the creators of “Saved” intended to poke fun at Christianity . . . just at Christians. But can we blame them? Gandhi himself...
Directed by Garry Marshall (Pretty Woman, Princess Diaries)Starring Kate Hudson, John Corbett and John CusackHelen is a young professional who loves her glamorous job and her life as successful single woman. But her life is turned upside-down when her sister and brother in law die in a car accident, leaving Helen as the guardian of their three kids,...
Directed by Wolfgang Petersen (The Perfect Storm, In the Line of Fire)Starring Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, Peter O’Toole and Brian CoxIt’s hard to give a film like “Troy” a simple “thumbs up” or “thumbs down.” It depends what you’re looking for. If you like huge battles with swords, shields, bows and arrows, then “Troy” delivers....
Directed by Mimi Leder (Deep Impact, The Peacemaker)Starring Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt, Haley Joel Osment, and Jim CaviezelIf you haven't already seen the Mimi Leder film "Pay It Forward" with Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt, Jim Caviezel, and Haley Joel Osment, I recommend checking it out. This isn't an action flick, it's not a comedy... it's a compelling drama that...
Directed by Mimi Leder (Pay it Forward, The Peacemaker)Starring Tea Leoni, Elijah Wood, Morgan Freeman, and Robert DuvallRemember the old school discussion called "Lifeboat." "A big ship just sank. Ten people jump into a lifeboat, but the lifeboat only has enough food and room for 5. Who should you throw overboard?" Thus begins the ethical dilemma.Can the same be...
Rated PG-13 for language and thematic elements.Directed by Chris Columbus (Nine Months, Mrs. Doubtfire)Starring Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon and Ed HarrisStepmom is fun ... it's entertaining, funny at times ... and it might even cause your average iron worker to grab a few Kleenex throughout the film. The film was more than just a good script with great performances,...
Rated PG for some thematic elements and crude humor.Directed by Eric HannahLet's be honest. Every film maker wants their film to be taken seriously. I haven't seen either Christian advocates of the film or secular critics being totally honest about EXTREME DAYS.Christian speakers and organizations seemed to have blindly stamped their approval on the film, just because "it's...