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The May/June 2013 issue of Visual Parables features reviews of 42, Emperor, No, The Croods, Quartet, The Place, Beyond the Pines, The Call, 21 & Over, Trance, The Company You Keep, Iron Man 3, Admission, Stand Up Guys, Oblivion, Oz the Great & Powerful, Olympus Has Fallen, Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, Jack the Giant Slayer, Genius on Hold, and more.
The Bible episodes really did improve, the half covering the New Testament being far superior to the first, where it seemed to be the stories containing R-rated elements—violence and sex—that drew the producers’ interest. Although there are still points to quibble about—and I will raise some of them later—for the most part I felt a …
With the Fourth Week episodes I can say that the series has really hit its stride. There are still points of criticism, but when I compare last night’s two hours depicting the ministry of Christ to the other “Life of Christ” films, I must say this one holds up pretty well. During the first hour …
We’re now three fifths of the way through the History Channel’s reworking of the Bible, and what a reworking it is! The scriptwriters seem to inflate the violence of the Bible (and there is no denying that there is a lot in the original text) in every possible way, from the Ninja fight scene in …
(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 …
Snitch Rated PG-13. Our ratings: V 6-; L -6; S/N -1. Running time: 1 hour 55 min. Give ear to my prayer, O God; do not hide yourself from my supplication. Attend to me, and answer me; I am troubled in my complaint. I am distraught 3by the noise of the enemy, because of the …
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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 …
Rated R. Our ratings: V-10, L-10, S/N 2. Length: 1 hour 53 min. You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You shall not murder’;and ‘whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.’ But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable …
Rated PG-13. Our ratings: V -6; L -2; S/N -1. Running time: 1 hour 56 min. But he said, ‘O my Lord, please send someone else.’ Exodus 4:13 Then I said, ‘Ah, Lord God! Truly I do not know how to speak, for I am only a boy.’ Jeremiah 1:6 Now the word of the …
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 …