Into the Woods (2014)
A blend of fairy tales–Cinderella, Jack & the Beanstalk, LittleRed Riding Hood, Rampunzel–the tale is about wishes & the discoveries we make in the woods of danger & adventure.
Film Capsules January 2014
On Cable Zorba the Greek I am placing this film capsule first because of the time constraint. Turner Classic Films will air this, one of the great films of the 20th century, on Saturday afternoon (3:30 EST), Jan. 11. Perhaps Anthony Quinn’s greatest role, Zorba expresses both the joy and the pain of life through …
Shadowlands (1993)
Late in life famed author/theologian C.S. Lewis marries American author Jay Davidson, only to lose her a few years later to cancer. Once writing about pain from an academic viewpoint, he now understands it from the point of view of the broken-hearted living in shadowlands.
Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)
Rated PG-13. Our ratings: V-5 ; L-4 ; S/N-1 . Running time: 2 hours 10 min. And they said to him, ‘Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory.’ Mark 10:37 It will not be so among you; but whoever wishes to be great among you …
Brave (2012)
Rated PG. Our ratings: V- 3; L- 1; S/N -1. Running time: 1 hour 40 min. Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honour your father and mother–this is the first commandment with a promise: so that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth. …
ParaNorman (2012)
Rated PG. Our ratings: V -5 ; L – 0; S/N . 1. Running time: 1 hour 33 min. My heart is in anguish within me, the terrors of death have fallen upon me. Fear and trembling come upon me, and horror overwhelms me. Psalm 55:4-5 A friend loves at all times, and kinsfolk are …
Shrek Forever After (2010)
Rated PG. Our Ratings: V-1; L-1; S/N-2. Length: 1 hour 33 min. Sometimes there is a way that seems to be right, but in the end it is the way to death. Proverbs 16:25 Shrek is not content with his family and circle of friends. 2010 DreamWorks Animation This fourth, and possibly last, installment in …
The Golden Compass (2007)
Rated PG-13. Our ratings: V- 5; L- 0; S/N-1. Running time: 1 hour 54 min. Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and shrewd …
The Lives of Others (2006)
Rated R. Our ratings: V- 2; L- 4; S/N- 5. Running time: 2 hours 17 min. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like …
The Da Vinci Code (2006)
Rated R. Our ratings: V- 5; L – 1 ; S/N – 0. Running time:2 hours 29 min. How long, you people, shall my honour suffer shame? How long will you love vain words, and seek after lies? Psalm 4:2 The Da Vinci Code Matt Lauer: How much of this is based on reality in …