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August 2014

August 14, 2014

Review: ‘The Giver’ Brings Beloved Book into Vibrant Color

When a youth becomes aware of horrors of humanity, does he react with hope or...

July 2014

July 31, 2014

Movie Review: Faith and Murder Mix in Gripping, Excellent ‘Calvary’

Why would someone want to kill a good priest?

August 2013

August 16, 2013

Review: Yes! This ‘Butler’ Did It

You should see this film. Even if you're white. Even if you're conservative. Especially if...

November 2012

November 08, 2012

Review: Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’ Timely Portrait of Politics in its Unsavory Glory

The man who saved the Union still speaks to us today.

March 2012

March 13, 2012

Interview: George Washington Reviews The Hunger Games

First in War. First in Peace. First in Young Adult Literature.

March 05, 2012

Steve Taylor Hopes to Blow up the Theater Real Good

"A Christian movie genre has formed. Our first goal with this movie is that we...

February 2012

February 24, 2012

Act of Valor Review: A Warrior Manifesto that Rejects Your Pity

The problem is not with the movie. The problem is with some players in Hollywood...

February 21, 2012

Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez on Faith and Family

New on DVD, "The Way" is a beautiful story of a modern pilgrimage in an...

February 03, 2012

Chronicle Review: Fantastic Superhero Coming-of-Age Story Feels Fresh and New

Part "Smallville," part "Carrie," all good.

January 2012

January 30, 2012

Drive

Underneath its stylized direction and shocking violence, DRIVE is a fantastic tale about a man...

January 20, 2012

In ‘Haywire,’ Kicks and Punches Hit Home

Gina Carano, a Mixed Martial Fighting star, shines in this hard-hitting action movie.

January 10, 2012

Moneyball

'Moneyball' holds your attention even if you're not a baseball fan because it's about innovation...

December 2011

December 30, 2011

‘The Iron Lady:’ Wonderfully, Conservatively Subversive

Even in dementia, "The Iron Lady's" Margaret Thatcher is all about principle, principle that stands...

December 23, 2011

A Lovely Family Story in ‘We Bought a Zoo’

"We Bought a Zoo" is a beautiful and well-rendered movie for families about families.

December 22, 2011

Best Movies of 2011

Is the front runner for an Oscar "The Artist" on my Best of 2011 list?...

December 21, 2011

The Rollicking ‘Adventures of Tintin’

With echoes of the adventure of "Indiana Jones," Spielberg has made a movie the entire...

December 20, 2011

Warrior

Centered around the world of ultimate fighting, Warrior delivers a nearly Shakespearean family drama and...

December 20, 2011

Dolphin Tale

"Dolphin Tale," a true story of a friendship between boy and dolphin, will make everyone...

December 20, 2011

Kung Fu Panda 2

"Kung Fu Panda 2" is an entertaining and delightful family film, but adoptive parents should...

December 20, 2011

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

The undervalued "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" is one of the best movies...

December 07, 2011

DVD Release: The Help

This movie is a triumph and an excellently made flick.

November 2011

November 22, 2011

“The Muppets,” The Dreamers, and Me

The film throws down the gauntlet at cynical programming that appeals to our worst nature....

November 22, 2011

DVD Release: Super 8

The Gist: Five boys and a girl are in the middle of filming a horror...

November 11, 2011

DVD Release: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is out on DVD today. Bottom Line:...

October 2011

October 14, 2011

Love Song to a Love Song: The Tree of Life

Few movies have penetrated my soul like “The Tree of Life,” Terrence Malick’s impressionistic love...

August 2011

August 08, 2011

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

It all adds up to an excellent movie, one that deserves the moniker “epic.”

July 2011

July 14, 2011

We’re Just Wild about ‘Harry Potter’

Epic. Simply Epic.

July 09, 2011

Super 8: Nostalgia and Fun

The best part, though, is the feeling "Super 8" creates, part awe, part tenderness.