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September 2014

September 16, 2014

James Gandolfini’s Praiseworthy Final Bow: The Drop

Fans of The Sopranos and The Wire will discover much to appreciate in this fine...

September 13, 2014

Review: ‘The Drop’ (2014)

Set in a cold, dark Brooklyn, Michael Roskam's gangster drama, The Drop, follows Bob Saginowski...

September 07, 2014

Land Ho! (dir. Aaron Katz and Martha Stephens, USA, 2014)

A wise comedy with warm characters, set in lovely Iceland, is a welcome addition to...

September 02, 2014

The Normal Heart (dir. Ryan Murphy, USA, 2014)

This year's Emmy winner for Outstanding Television Movie uses a terrific ensemble to tell the...

August 2014

August 29, 2014

New: See ‘The Giver,’ Help a Kid Learn to Read

Part of each ticket sold this weekend will go to a literacy foundation.

August 28, 2014

The Zero Theorem (dir. Terry Gilliam)

Terry Gilliam's latest sci-fi dystopia challenges the mind and overwhelms the senses.

August 19, 2014

Beyond God’s Not Dead: Three Better Films About Clashing Worldviews

It’s high time to look past "God's Not Dead" and examine three far superior movies...

August 18, 2014

8 Things ‘Christian’ Filmmakers Can Learn From ‘Calvary’

'Calvary' explores faith without sacrificing quality. Here's how that's done.

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...

August 13, 2014

Why We Need ‘The Giver’

In a movie landscape dominated by teen heroes, The Giver makes the case for grown-up...

August 08, 2014

What If: Or, The Boy Who Loved

When it comes to the romantic comedy genre, there’s not much to break away from....

August 05, 2014

Jeff Bridges: ‘What Are The True Costs of Comfort?’ (Interview for ‘The Giver’)

Jeff Bridges has worked on 'The Giver' for 20 years. He calls it a beautiful...

August 05, 2014

A Teen Girl on ‘The Giver’ Book: It Messed Me Up (And That’s Good)

The Giver by Lois Lowry is one of those books that leave me utterly confused,...

August 05, 2014

Interview: New Details on Jeff Bridges’ Home ‘Giver’ Movie Starring His Father

20 years ago, Jeff Bridges directed his father Lloyd in a home version of 'The...

August 05, 2014

Begin Again (dir. John Carney, USA, 2013)

If it sounds like a disastrous mix of clichés, a messy pastiche of Blues Brothers...

August 02, 2014

The Collapse of the Comic Book Movie

According to reports, Marvel has films mapped out to 2028. From now until then are...

August 01, 2014

Review: Funky Soul Gets On Down in James Brown Biopic ‘Get On Up’

'Get On Up' is a good flick that makes you feel, rather than tells you...

July 2014

July 31, 2014

Exclusive New Featurette: ‘Wish I Was Here’s’ Zach Braff and Kate Hudson on Faith and Family

The movie has a sense of humor about the things life throws at you when...

July 31, 2014

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

Why would someone want to kill a good priest?

July 29, 2014

Jeff Bridges Did a Reddit AMA for ‘The Giver’ and Was Awesome

Spoiler: The Dude has been married since the '70s and like bagels with lox.

July 29, 2014

Makers of ‘Courageous’ and ‘Fireproof’ Finish Photography on Fifth, Untitled Movie

Alex and Steven Kendrick, formerly of Sherwood Pictures, are working on a movie about prayer.

July 24, 2014

Giveway: Win Aronofsky’s Movie ‘Noah’ Plus Umbrella to Keep You Dry

The umbrella has a lightning decal on the inside. How cool is that?

July 21, 2014

Download ‘Planes Fire and Rescue’ Coloring Sheets

We have fun stuff to share!

July 18, 2014

‘Boyhood’ (2014) – The Start of Something Great

If you've heard anything about Boyhood, it's probably the hype surrounding its groundbreaking 12-year production...

July 18, 2014

Review: A Dissenting View on Richard Linklater’s ‘Boyhood’

The very things other people loved were negatives to me.

July 18, 2014

Review: Zach Braff Grows Up in ‘Wish I Was Here’

The Garden State director delivers a new film about death, family, humor, faith, and love.

July 18, 2014

Review: ‘The Purge: Anarchy’ (2014)

To enjoy The Purge (2013), and its sequel, The Purge: Anarchy (2014), which must have...

July 17, 2014

J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis Films Coming to Theaters

The writer of Lord of the Rings and the writer of The Chronicles of Narnia...

July 11, 2014

AFI DOCS Review: Three Fantastic Documentaries to Watch

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending D.C.'s AFI DOCS. For many,...

July 11, 2014

Review: ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ 2014

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is a mature, complex, and entertaining look at...