Amish Grace (2010)
A fictional story of an Amish wife is set amidst of the true story of a PA Amish community that offers forgiveness to the murderer of 10 of their girls.
Dead Poet’s Society (1989)
An unusual teacher inspires his male students to think for themselves &relish poetry. Running afoul of superiors, he is fired but leaves an impression.
History Channel’s The Bible, Second Week
(Note: this is my 3rd blog on the series: scroll down to see the one on Week One. It includes some references to other films that might interest you). Moses has appointed Joshua to be the new leader of Israel. Well, now we have had four hours of History Channel’s The Bible, which might better …
Cool Hand Luke (1967)
Luke, imprisoned on a Southern chain gang, is dubbed Cool Hand Luke when he bluffs his way to victory in a card game. A rebel, he becomes a Christ figure.
The Purge (2013)
Rated R. Our ratings: V -8; L -7; S/N -.2 Running time: 1 hour 25 min. They sit in ambush in the villages; in hiding-places they murder the innocent. Their eyes stealthily watch for the helpless; they lurk in secret like a lion in its covert; they lurk that they may seize the poor; they …
Oblivion (2013)
Rated PG-13. Our ratings: V -3; L -5; S/N -2. Running time: 2 hours 6 min. Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! Psalm 27.14 Although this sci-fi thriller takes place 60 years in the future when most of earth’s inhabitants have fled to one of …
The Purge (2013)
Rated R. Our ratings: V -8; L -7; S/N -.2 Running time: 1 hour 25 min. They sit in ambush in the villages; in hiding-places they murder the innocent. Their eyes stealthily watch for the helpless; they lurk in secret like a lion in its covert; they lurk that they may seize the poor; they …
42 (2013)
Rated PG-13. Our ratings: V-2 ; L-5 ; S/N-2 . Running time:2 hours 8 min. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ‘Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. But I …
After Earth (2013)
Rated PG-13. Our ratings: V -3; L -4; S/N -4. Running time: 1 hour 40 min. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff— they comfort me. Psalm 23: 4 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out …
Man of Steel (2013)
Rated PG-13. Our ratings: V-6; L-1; S/N-1 . Running time: 2 hours 22 min. You shall not oppress a resident alien; you know the heart of an alien, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt. Exodus 23:9 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. …