August 2016 Journal
Inside this Issue: Hell or High Water, Star Trek Beyond, The Secret Life of Pets, Now You See Me 2, Wiener-Dog, The Purge: Election Year, and more.
Film Capsules August 2016
To see a longer review, click onto the titles that are highlighted. Hell or High Water Rated R. Running time: 1 hour 42 min. Proverbs 6:30-31; Romans 6:23. This crime thriller is outstanding due to the excellent cast and its story grounded in the on-going financial crisis in which banks are foreclosing on property owners …
The Infiltrator (2016)
Absolutely terrific! 5 out of 5 stars. Click the image to read my entire review.
Finding Dory (2016)
The short-term memory little Dory becomes lost from her parents when she is swept far away by an undertow. Years later with the help of friends she returns.
Film Capsules April 2016
Eye in the Sky Rated R. Running time: 1 hour 42 min. Matthew 10:28-30. This is a fascinating exploration of the ethics of our nation’s engagement in drone warfare to fight terrorists. Helen Mirren plays a British-USA-Kenyan team that has been tracking down a Brit married to a Somali terrorist for six years. Thanks to …
Steve Jobs (2015)
The film tells the story of the difficult relationships of computer genius Steve Jobs with his partner, coworkers, girlfriend, & daughter is shown at 3 stages in his life.
Testament of Youth (2014)
I’m urging you to see this film based on peace activist Vera Brittain’s WWI memoir. Click on the photo to read my entire review.
When Marnie Was There (2014)
In Japan Anna, sent to relatives on the coast because of her asthma, is so shy that she feels like an outsider. She befriends Marnie who might not be real, but the change that Marnie brings to her is very real.
Unbroken (2014)
Angelina Jolie’s film, based on “a true story,” is truly inspiring. Click the title of the film to read my entire review.
Film Capsules October 2014
Readers who send out newsletters or produce church bulletins are welcome to reprint any or all of these mini-reviews, the one stipulation being that at the end they include © Edward McNulty, Visual Parables. The Good Lie Rated PG-13.Leviticus 19:34; Philippians 2:3-4. All those who consider themselves peacemakers should embrace this social justice parable. The …