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March 2014

March 24, 2014

This Makes Me Furious – So Called ‘Noah Experts’ Flacking for Exposure

Christians. SMH

March 20, 2014

An Invitation to Listen: How Christians Should Think about ‘Noah’

How do we love the world? First, by listening.

March 06, 2014

Video: How They Made an Ark From Biblical Specifications in ‘Noah’

How do you make a ship to save animals in a massive flood? The Bible...

February 2014

February 26, 2014

‘Gravity’ Wins Best Picture in Patheos Movie Awards, Full List of Winners

Patheos also announces winners for Best Movie to Watch as a Family (The Way, Way...

February 26, 2014

Interview: Roma Downey and Mark Burnett Talk ‘Son of God’ and Future Projects

Roma Downey and Mark Burnett discuss their groundbreaking Bible miniseries, the Son of God feature...

February 19, 2014

What We Talk About When We Talk About Noah

I am glad a director with the insight and dark vision of Darren Aronofsky has...

February 19, 2014

The Cynical Opportunism of Anti-‘Noah’ Group Faith Driven Consumer

Faith Driven Consumer wants to exploit good faith folk for money and that makes me...

February 18, 2014

Christian Response to Aronofsky’s ‘Noah:’ Downright Embarrassing

Aronofsky's movie hasn't been seen yet and already we're being all Judgey McJudgeington. It's embarrassing.

February 11, 2014

Biopic of Mother Teresa Coming to Big Screen

The movie about the inspiring nun will be written by 'Hotel Rwanda' scribe Keir Pearson.

February 03, 2014

Guest Post: The Wealthy Conservative Family Behind Former Oscar Nominee ‘Alone Yet Not Alone’

Written by one sister, starring another, and possibly financed by dad? The story of the...

January 2014

January 30, 2014

Review: Oscar Nominee ‘Her’ and Its Sadly Small, Dehumanizing Version of Love

The Oscar contender is most interesting for the things it leaves out.

January 21, 2014

Interview: Real Life Encounter With Homeless Teen Inspired Director Ron Krauss to Make ‘Gimme Shelter’

On a cold January night, Ron Krauss met Agnes "Apple" Bailey, a girl in need...

December 2013

December 19, 2013

Director of ‘Jerusalem’ IMAX movie: ‘Jerusalem will Surprise You’

The film narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch views the Holy City through the eyes of teen...

November 2013

November 25, 2013

First Look: New Trailer for Life-Honoring Movie “Gimme Shelter”

GIMME SHELTER centers on Agnes “Apple” Bailey (Vanessa Hudgens) and her incredible path to motherhood...

October 2013

October 01, 2013

Inside ‘GodlyWood:’ A Day on the Set of a ‘Christian’ Movie

On set on a movie made by Evangelicals for Evangelicals

October 01, 2013

Interview: Sean Astin on His Faith and His Family

Turns out Samwise Gamgee is both a philosopher and a good dad.

October 01, 2013

Interview: Andrew Erwin on Filmmaking, Faith, and Being in Alabama

The co-director of October Baby and Mom's Night Out talked to Patheos.

October 01, 2013

Interview: ‘The Middle’s’ Patricia Heaton on ‘Christian’ Movies, Conservatism, and What She’ll Say to Peter Boyle in Heaven

The star of 'The Middle' and 'Everybody Loves Raymond' is a lot of fun to...

October 01, 2013

Interview: ‘Courageous’ and ‘Fireproof’ Director Alex Kendrick on Making Movies for God

Patheos sat down with Sherewood Pictures' Alex Kendrick.

October 01, 2013

Interview Transcript: Patricia Heaton on Christian Movies, Hollywood, and Culture

The Everybody Loves Raymond star talks about being Catholic, being political, and professionalism.

October 01, 2013

Interview Transcript: Andrew Erwin on Filmmaking, October Baby, and Mom’s Night Out

The director of October Baby and Mom's Night Out talks filmmaking, Hollywood, faith, and Alabama

October 01, 2013

Interview Transcript: Sarah Drew on Mom’s Night Out, Grey’s Anatomy and her Christian Faith

Sarah Drew of Grey's Anatomy talked to Patheos about her faith, her career, and her...

September 2013

September 14, 2013

‘Grace Unplugged’ Author Melody Carlson:

A talk with the author of "Grace Unplugged," the novel.

September 03, 2013

The Salvation of Jesse Pinkman: Is There Room for God in ‘Breaking Bad?’

So far, the hit show is missing something so primally human, so common that it...

July 2013

July 16, 2013

Fun! Film Contest for Jonathan Ryan’s Book ‘3 Gates of the Dead’

Fire up those contests for a very cool film contest.

June 2013

June 27, 2013

Interview: Ronald Maxwell Details His New Civil War Movie ‘Copperhead’

Ronald Maxwell's new movie about the Civil War explores faith and freedom in the story...

May 2013

May 21, 2013

Holly Tucker Sings Hymn on ‘The Voice:’ Comforting After Oklahoma Tornado

Holly Tucker sang "How Great Thou Art" as America watched with judges Shakira, Usher, Blake...

May 17, 2013

‘Rapture Palooza’ Movie: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Is making fun of Jesus, God, and the Bible a problem?

April 2013

April 12, 2013

The Profound Mystery of ‘To The Wonder’

Love, faith, marriage, and quiet reflection in Terrence Malick's latest work.

April 12, 2013

Soft Heroism of the Jackie Robinson Story “42”

A Great American story. Is it a Great American movie?