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The Critical Difference
Budding filmmakers Ryan Smith—son of Michael W. Smith—and Mark Cowart are trying to help Christians learn how to think critically when watching movies.
by Jewel Graham | posted 11/25/08
Reel News: Disney Gets 3-D Fever
Beauty and the Beast being re-released in 3-D; Disney also plans 3-D versions of both Toy Story movies, and many more. Plus: Christian director Tom Shadyac working on Sam Kinison biopic; a first look at Star Trek; Potter fans still enraged; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 11/24/08
Reel News: Twilight Mania Cranks Up
Film adaptation of teen girl-oriented vampire novel dominates advance ticket sales; three sequels already in the works. Plus: The Hobbit heats up; Narnia cools down; Nanny McPhee returns; a supernatural thriller for Eastwood; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 11/17/08
Reel News: Why No Howard in Iron Man 2?
Cheadle to replace Howard in sequel; sources say Howard wanted too much money, director displeased with performance. Plus: Hollywood joins furor over gay marriage ban; Quo Vadis comes to DVD; Bond breaks Brit records; Crichton dies; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 11/10/08
Reel News: CA Church Turns to Filmmaking
New Song Community Church follows in Kendrick brothers' footsteps with independent evangelical film, How You Save a Life. Plus: Amy Grant teams up with Boy in the Striped Pajamas; preachy films bomb at the box office; Milk promotes homosexuality; Jonas Brothers make big screen debut; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 11/03/08
Reel News: Fireproof Hot; Billy Bombs
No. 11 at box office, Fireproof nears $25 million mark; but Billy: The Early Years bombs while Newsweek reports on Graham 'family rift.' Plus: Stone doesn't like Bush, but empathizes; Hollywood supports gay marriage; Del Toro talks Hobbit, Frankenstein; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 10/27/08
Bees, but No Bible
Faith-based marketing companies are pitching The Secret Life of Bees to church leaders with a "Bible study" that has no evangelical content—or Scripture.
by Mark Moring | posted 10/22/08
A Truly Moving Event
The Heartland Film Festival celebrates movies that inspire—and Hollywood is catching the vision. Meet this year's award winners, and the man who launched it all.
by Mark Moring | posted 10/20/06
Reel News: HSM3: 'Wholesome and Positive'
When High School Musical 3 opens on the big screen this week, it'll be a throwback to old movie musicals, says one of the stars. Plus: There's something about Mary; Religulous on track to outgross Expelled; superhero movie updates; pro-life film honored; and more.
by Camerin Courtney with Josh Hurst | posted 10/20/08
Is Walden in Trouble?
Latest film already a box-office bust as studio behind the Narnia movies faces tough times ahead. But parent company Fox insists Walden's doing just fine.
by Peter T. Chattaway | posted 10/14/06
Reel News: Christian Thriller Gets R Rating
House, based on Peretti-Dekker novel, earns an R rating for violence and terror; authors, producers shocked. Plus: Fireproof charms Time; Armie Hammer talks about playing Billy Graham; Yoko drops Expelled lawsuit; Bill Murray on Ghostbusters 3; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 10/13/08
Reel News: Religulous: Fake Boycotts, Real Criticisms
Bill Maher's religion-skewering movie uses phony "boycott" to gain publicity; religious leaders and film critics say movie "preaches to the choir." Also: Producer unhappy with R rating for House; Marvel updates on Spider-Man, Iron Man, Thor; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 10/06/08
No More Cheesy, Churchy Videos
Bel Air Presbyterian's drama department has mastered the art of making short films that are funny without being cheesy, and effective without being overwrought.
by Brett McCracken | posted 09/30/08
Reel News: Fireproof Hits It Big
The latest from the filmmakers of Facing the Giants is No. 4 at box office. Also: Oliver Stone defends W.'s honesty; film critic compares Expelled and Religulous; Depp to return for fourth Pirates film; Paul Newman dies; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 09/29/08
Hollywood? No, SHER-wood!
How Sherwood Baptist Church became a hot spot for making Christian movies—including Facing the Giants and the upcoming Fireproof, starring Kirk Cameron.
by Peter T. Chattaway | posted 09/23/08
Reel News: Two Premieres for Heartland
Film fest features firsts for The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and Disney's Tinker Bell. Plus: Doorpost highlights hope, picks winners; more Religulous talk; another Darwin biopic; two more Spider-Man movies; a Big Lebowski sequel? And more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 09/22/08
Reel News: Christian Films Target Radical Islam, Porn
Obsession chronicles the threat of radical Islam to Western civilization, while Somebody's Daughter documents struggles to overcome porn. Plus: More Religulous controversy; celebrating Fireproof; screening Billy: The Early Years; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 09/15/08
Reel News: Oscar Buzz for Religulous
Insiders already predicting Oscar gold for Bill Maher's religion-skewering documentary. Plus: More DC Comics heroes headed to the big screen; Iraq War documentary playing on YouTube; a film about Facebook; the greatest crime movies of all time; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 09/02/08
Reel News: Maher Disses Rick Warren, Christianity (Again)
The divisive comedian appears on Larry King to discuss politics and his new movie, Religulous. Plus: Billy Graham's kids argue about new film; a crisis of faith for "the king of Mormon cinema"; sequels for Iron Man, Mean Girls, Grease, and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 08/25/08
Reel News: New Films Say Jesus Had Kids
Johnny Depp's Rex Mundi concerns "descendants of Jesus," while The Magdalena involves "holy female warriors" descended from Mary Magdalene. Plus: Von Trier's Antichrist; Disney's Secretariat; Harry Potter's new release date; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 08/18/08
Reel News: Bill Maher's Religulous Lies
Comedian talks about his anti-religious film, admits to deceiving people into participating; "all religious people" will be offended. Plus: Lucas talks Indy V; Gibson and Glover talk Lethal Weapon 5; Streep talks romantic comedy; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 08/11/08
Reel News: Previewing Billy, Fireproof
Pastors, church leaders invited to preview new Graham biopic. Also, Fireproof, latest film from Facing the Giants team, gets early praise. Plus: A fourth Bourne movie; a Spider-Man spin-off; a Noah's Ark cartoon; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 08/04/08
Reel News: Graham Pic Set for October
Billy: The Early Years to release October 10; new trailer reveals ample new footage. Plus: Sequels for Hairspray and Anchorman; no sequel for The Golden Compass; reboot for RoboCop; Alice in Wonderland goes 3-D; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 07/28/08
Reel News: The Ultimate Family DVD List?
Salon blogger Andrew O'Hehir takes reader suggestions to compile list of offbeat, family-friendly movie choices. Plus: Previewing Comic-Con; discussing Hellboy and Christianity; looking at Dark Knight's records; remembering Heath Ledger; and much more
by Josh Hurst | posted 07/21/08
Reel News: More Sex and the City?
HBO has enthusiasm for making a sequel to the blockbuster film. Plus: A possible Sopranos movie; Dark Knight actors mourn Heath Ledger; Jon Favreau signs on for Iron Man 2; del Toro talks religion and Hellboy 2; updates from Lucasfilm, Walden Media, and Robert Downey, Jr.; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 07/14/08
Reel News: Guillermo del Toro Talks Hobbit
Peter Jackson's heir to Middle-Earth discusses the theological, ethical themes of The Hobbit, returning actors and how many movies it will take to tell the story. Plus: Scott Derrickson on The Day the Earth Stood Still; commentary on what was left out of Prince Caspian; updates on Cars 2, Terminator 4, and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 07/07/08
Reel News: Maher's Religulous Gets Vicious
Bill Maher talks about religion and comedy, says faith is an easy target; new film promises to be aggressive in its attacks. Plus: Narnia casting news; more religious satire; sequels for Kung Fu Panda and School of Rock; a James Bond trailer; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 06/30/08
Reel News: Rome Shuts Down Angels and Demons
Diocese denies permission for Da Vinci Code sequel to film in two churches; Vatican sets out to compile criteria. Plus: EW picks "the new classics"; AFI honors classic films; two movies about polygamy; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 06/23/08
Reel News: Shyamalan Mixes Faith and Science in The Happening
The director's latest takes on global warming, the environment; says it's "all about" Native American religion. Plus: Favreau concerned over Iron Man 2; Religulous spoofs Beliefnet in new marketing campaign; McAvoy nixes Hobbit rumors; new Dark Knight footage; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 06/16/08
Reel News: Expelled Tops Yoko
John Lennon's widow loses suit against producers for using "Imagine" in film. Plus: Clint Eastwood, Spike Lee squabble; Christopher Lee wants to be Saruman again; and Keira Knightley in My Fair Lady remake?
by Peter T. Chattaway | posted 06/09/08
Reel News: Caspian Can't Compete
Disney chief Iger says summer season too crowded to keep up at box office; still, Dawn Treader on track, and other sequels are rumored. Plus: Bloggers wonder if Indy is a Commie; The 10 Worst Jesus Films; Christian wrestle with how to engage film; and more.
by Peter T. Chattaway | posted 06/02/08
Reel News: Jackson, del Toro Talk Hobbit
"Greed" to be thematic thread in upcoming films; Ian Holm expected to narrate. Plus, Ono's suit against Expelled to be ruled on soon; Communists want Indy 4 banned in Russia; Shyamalan's latest explores global warming; and more.
by Peter T. Chattaway | posted 05/27/08
The Making of an Evangelist
CT Movies visited the set of a new film about the life of Billy Graham, focusing on his early years and call to the ministry, which recently finished filming in Nashville.
by Jewel Graham | posted 05/27/08
Reel News: Unfaithful to Narnia?
The reviews are in on Prince Caspian, and Christian critics express concern about deviations from the book. Plus: A Cory Edwards update; Religulous coming this October; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 05/19/08
Reel News: Prince Caspian Storms the Web
New TV spots and clips go online, and the Christian Post defends Lewis's "pagan" story. Plus: New clips from Indy 4; a release date for W biopic; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 05/12/08
Reel News: Del Toro Talks Hobbit, McKellen Returns
The director discusses the direction of the upcoming movie and sequel; Sir Ian to reprise role as Gandalf. Plus: More Expelled hubbub; previewing Prince Caspian; Mel Gibson returns to acting; and much more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 05/05/08
Reel News: Caspian Buzz Storms the Web
Exclusive Narnia footage surfaces on YouTube, MySpace; Switchfoot plays song for the end credits; and church groups offered early screening opportunities. Plus: The Hobbit gets a director; Angels and Demons gets a cast; Expelled gets a lawsuit; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 04/28/08
Reel News: More Expelled Controversy
The Intelligent Design documentary finds trouble with critics, lawyers, and Yoko Ono. Meanwhile, Guillermo del Toro has a Hobbit update; updates on Antichrist and X-Files; Christian movies in a post-Passion age; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 04/21/08
Reel News: Expelled Defended and Denounced
Colson, others champion new documentary for its defense of academic freedom; critics call it sloppy, unscientific. Plus: Ben-Hur TV miniseries; Walden prez talks Narnia, Screwtape; Disney unveils animated lineup; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 04/14/08
Reel News: Del Toro: Hobbit Moving Forward
Director says discussions for Lord of the Rings "prequels" are ongoing. Plus: Ben Stein screens Expelled for lawmakers; actor cast to play Billy Graham; Gibson seeks to hide Passion lawsuit details; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 04/07/08
Reel News: Expelled Enlivens Blogosphere
Controversy over new documentary is hot blog topic online; film draws praise from creationists. Plus: Casting news for George Bush biopic; McKellen discusses The Hobbit; upcoming projects for Diablo Cody and Will Smith; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 03/31/08
Reel News: Expelled Expels Darwinist
Evolutionary biologist and avowed atheist Richard Dawkins attends screening of ID documentary, but his colleague got booted. Plus: Disney dispels Narnia rumors; Scofield, Minghella pass away; a new generation of Christian filmmakers; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 03/24/08
Reel News: Expelled in the NYT Headlines
New York Times investigates Ben Stein's new intelligent design doc; Dobson applauds the film. Plus: Fireproof website goes live; Hindus upset about Mike Myers' film; last pro-life activists crash Horton screening; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 03/17/08
Reel News: Expelled Under the Microscope
Intelligent design documentary draws praise from conservatives, derision from others; publicity blitz underway. Plus: More honors for Into Great Silence and There Will Be Blood; a Christian response to The Secret; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 03/10/08
Reel News: New Line Folds; Hobbit Safe for Now
Studio behind Lord of the Rings folds after forty years, absorbed by Warner Bros.; Hobbit movies still a go. Plus: Intelligent Design doc draws criticisms; Vatican condemns Oscar winners; updates on Night at the Museum 2, Star Trek, and Terminator; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 03/03/08
Graham Film in the Works
Movie to focus on the early years of Billy Graham's ministry.
posted 02/28/08
Reel News: No Country for Oscar Voters
Coen brothers dominate the Oscars with Cormac McCarthy adaptation; Day-Lewis, Cotillard win acting prizes. Plus: Ellen Page on Juno, abortion; sequel updates for Hoodwinked 2 and Toy Story 3; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 02/25/08
Reel News: Hobbit Hits Hurdles
A new lawsuit threatens to block The Hobbit, as Tolkien's estate sues New Line Cinema. Plus: Indy trailer debuts; Bettany joins spiritual thriller Legion; Nativity Story's Joseph gets new role; Passion screenwriter sues Mel Gibson; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 02/18/08
Reel News: Indiana Jones Trailer to Debut Thursday
First look at Kingdom of the Crystal Skull appears before Spiderwick Chronicles. Plus: Ledger's death accidental; WGA and studios reach tentative deal; Noah's Ark movie coming in 3D; Amy Adams joins Night at the Museum 2; and more.
by Josh Hurst | posted 02/11/08
Christians Unite for Strike's End
Writers and other Hollywood professionals gather weekly to pray for an end to the writer's strike, which is hurting many people financially, emotionally, and spiritually.
by Brett McCracken | posted 02/05/08
Reel News: Del Toro to Direct The Hobbit
Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboy director to take over from Peter Jackson, who remains on board as producer. Plus: No Country wins at the SAG Awards; Day-Lewis honors Heath Ledger; Crash comes to TV; more on Bush biopic, Golden Compass DVD, and more.
by Josh Hurst
posted 02/04/08
Reel News: Oliver Stone Filming Bush Biopic
The JFK and Nixon director plans a movie about the current president; No Country star Josh Brolin cast in lead role. Plus: Remembering Heath Ledger; Facing the Giants faces protest; reflections on the Oscar nominees; and more.
by Josh Hurst
posted 01/28/08
No Country, Blood Lead Oscar noms
List of nominees yield very few surprises, but the big question is whether the awards show will go on in the face of the ongoing writers' strike.
by Josh Hurst | posted 01/22/08
Reel News: A Muslim Version of The Passion?
Jesus, the Spirit of God tells Christ's story through the eyes of Iranian Muslims; coming to Iranian TV this year as 20-episode series. Plus: Oliver Stone to make film about President Bush; pro-life themes in Juno; U23D debuts at Sundance; and more.
by Josh Hurst
posted 01/21/08
Reel News: Atonement, Sweeney Are Golden
Movies win top film awards at seriously scaled-down Golden Globe Awards, reduced to a mere press conference due to writers strike. Also: A new cut of Walk the Line; another Frankenstein comes to the big screen; more on Terminator and Public Enemies; and more.
by Josh Hurst
posted 01/14/08
Reel News: New Indy Explores Sci-Fi
George Lucas discusses new Indiana Jones flick, which moves into sci-fi terrain; creator braced for adverse reactions. Plus: Denzel discusses his faith; Britney Spears as the Virgin Mary; Tyler Perry in Star Trek; and more.
by Josh Hurst
posted 01/07/08
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