The Latest in Redemptive Movies, Media, Ministries
The focus of this magazine is on Christian Missions and Ministries, as well as Redemptive Media and Movies. It is a joint effort between interviewer/ journalist Dr. Diane Howard and designer/illustrator David Ray Skinner to share the Gospel’s redemptive message that is currently being woven into Christian outreach work, movies, and entertainment today. Together we stay on the frontlines keeping the magazine updated with the latest developments. See what is new on this site.
Tolkien
J. R. R. Tolkien, master of heroic fantasy fiction, is presented for the first time in this new biographical movie. With skillful cinematography and acting, this compelling movie exhibits the author’s early life and writings. Tolkien endures challenges with classmates; love of his life, Edith; and WWI, to write the intense tales of Middle-Earth (fictional continent on prehistoric Earth), where characters, tales reflect the importance of Christian values.
Run the Race
In the film, high school brothers Zach and Dave Truett are raising themselves in a ramshackle house. Their mother has died of cancer, and their father, in his grief, has chosen alcohol over his sons. Standing at the location shoot of the house, McEntire reflected on how the story came about. “I wanted to write a film about something I knew, and I know small towns,” he said. “I know houses like this and growing up with brothers and growing up in church and playing sports..."
BOX OFFICE STUDY SHOWS MOVIES WITH CHRISTIAN, REDEMPTIVE VALUES EARN THE MOST
Movieguide (R) through their Annual Report to the Entertainment Industry by the Christian Film & Television Commission®has demonstrated for years throughout ongoing date collection that movies with Christian, Redemptive Values Earn the Most.
Fully Funded, Inklings Fellowship- Movieguide (R)
This is a wonderful opportunity from Movieguide (R), a program aimed to equip the next generation of Hollywood industry leaders. Selected fellows meet with, and be mentored by, working industry professionals and have since gone on to begin their own careers in this very unique industry. Inklings Fellows receive an unprecedented opportunity to live in Los Angeles, fully funded, for four months while they receive worldview training and mentorship from Hollywood industry leaders.
Dr. Diane Howard's IMDb Lists of Recommended Redemptive Movies
Happy New Year to my Friends! As ongoing gifts to you I continue to screen and recommend the best in artistry and content in redemptive movies and media. May we all pursue what is best. May we enjoy the good, uplifting gifts our Lord gives us in all aspects of our world. Warmly, Diane Howard, https://www.imdb.com/user/ur8306785/lists?ref_=ttls_otl_sm
Bright New Paradigm in Films
Today, independent film, media companiesf are prevailing. These often have less challenges with compromising material than large corporations who have more individuals weighing in with their agendas that often include compromising ones. Redemptive movies have increasingly good content, artistry. We have more, better, authentic, redemptive movies providing solutions for today’s challenges, inspiring joy, Truth, vital connection.
Order of Rights
This film examines the unborn's right to life. It addresses the sanctity of life and if a child in the womb is a person. It focuses on a pregnant single girl who has been advised by her mother to have an abortion despite the objection of the child’s young father, who with his family file a lawsuit on behalf of the child’s right to life. The court must decide whether the child in Emma’s womb is a person or not and if it is endowed with unalienable rights in the Declaration of Independence.
Dolphin Island
14-year-old Annabel lives with her fisherman grandfather on an island paradise, surrounded by an extended family of loving but quirky neighbors and her best friend - a dolphin named Mitzy. Grandparents arrive with a shifty lawyer to bring her back to New York. Annabel and friends must save the day and prove that love conquers all! The cinematography is beautiful and the water acrobatics of Mitzy the Dolphin are spectacular.
Against the Tide
In this film with stunning cinematography, John Lennox memorably, clearly shares compelling evidence that science and history not only align with scripture but actively support the Biblical accounts. This has been the life-long passion of this internationally-renowned speaker, author on the interface of science, philosophy, and religion. Lennox breaks down the arguments, issues most often cited in apologetics debates, reflecting on very public, sold-out encounters with well-known atheists
A Father's Legacy
A Father’s Legacy is a timely, thought-provoking, inspirational story that looks at family, redemption, and loyalty as it follows a young man on the run after an armed robbery. Hiding from the law, he sets out to find the father he never knew. Venturing further away from the city streets, he finds himself at the secluded home of a stranger.. As the days pass and the secrets about their past are revealed, they learn that they may have been brought together for a reason.
Finding Good Streaming Choices
Streaming technologies are now superseding other forms of delivery of entertainment programming to screens around the world. The five major television networks via cable, satellite technologies are no longer the primary way of receiving good entertainment programs for families. Further, much TV programming, especially on primetime network television, which is of poor quality and content, is not appropriate or good for families. Streaming technologies now deliver most of the best options.
Dreamin' Wild
Dreamin’ Wild (Roadside Attractions) is a new movie that is especially needed today. It questions whether projects or people are more important. It is authentic and honest but engaging. It is a wonderfully inspirational movie based on a true story of love and redemption in an extended family. This PG-rated movie has no salacious or gratuitous elements. It is suitable for teens through older adults.
My Brother's Keeper
War veteran SFC Travis Fox (TC Stallings) returns home to fight one more battle - PTSD. Fox and his best friend have been in their 6th combat deployment when all but Fox were killed in a deadly IED attack. Travis returns to his home to settle the affairs of his parents who had passed away. In searching for answers about his parents, he also struggles with PTSD and a secret hidden by his hometown friend.
Faith Under Fire
Another Faith Content Network movie, Faith Under Fire, is now released. See my interview with Kevin Sorbo for this honest but inspiring movie. https://fruitinthedesert.com/.../faith-under-fire.../ . Tom is challenged to face his grief and embrace faith in the darkest hours of his life. This movie is available on DVD/VOD/Streaming starting December 8 and is also available through the Faith Content Network to churches, http://faithcontentnetwork.com/, with no hosting or license fees.
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