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Rated R. Our ratings: V-5; L-5; S-5/N-1 O Give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: For his mercy endureth forever. O give thanks unto the God of gods: For his mercy endureth forever. O give thanks to the Lord of lords: For his mercy endureth forever. … Who remembereth in our lowly estate: …
Rated R Our content rating: V-6; L-2; S/N-4. Proclaim this among the nations: Prepare war, stir up the mighty men. Let all the men of war draw near, let them come up. Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruning hooks into spears; let the weak say, I am a warrior. Joel 3:9-10 Troy Because …
Once again it is time to offer up VP’s Top Ten Films list. Perhaps “past” should preface “time,” as most critics have long since published their lists. However, as one dwelling in the hinterlands, that vast space between NYC and LA depicted in the famous NEW YORKER Magazine’s cartoon cover, I wanted to wait until …
Rated PG-13. Our ratings: V-2 ; L-3 ; S/N-4 Whatever my eyes desired I did not keep from them; I kept my heart from no pleasure, for my heart found pleasure in all my toil, and this was my reward for all my toil. Then I considered all that my hands had done and the …
Rated PG-13. Our ratings: V-2 ; L-3 ; S/N-4 Whatever my eyes desired I did not keep from them; I kept my heart from no pleasure, for my heart found pleasure in all my toil, and this was my reward for all my toil. Then I considered all that my hands had done and the …
Rated PG-13 Our content rating: V-1; L-4; S/N-1. And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised. Hebrews 6:15 (NIV) And he said to them, The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath Mark 2:27 The Terminal Despite some improbabilities, director Steven Spielberg and actor Tom Hanks are such masters at …
Not Rated Our content rating: V-5; L-1; S/N-3. Stand fast in your enchantments and your many sorceries, with which you have labored from your youth; perhaps you may be able to succeed, perhaps you may inspire terror. Isaiah 47:12 Salem s Lot (On Cable) It has been 25 years since the first version of Stephen …
Rated PG-13 Our Rating: V-4; L-2; S/N-3 The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; thou holdest my lot. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage. I bless the LORD who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. I keep the LORD …
Rated PG. Our ratings: V-4 ; L- 1; S/N-1 But the one who had received the one talent went off and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money. Matthew 25:18 The Incredibles Unlike the fearful servant in Jesus’ parable, Bob and Helen Parr (a.k.a. Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl, superheroes par excellence) …
Rated PG-13 Our content rating: V-3; L-1; S/N-1. Those who are my foes without cause are mighty, and many are those who hate me wrongfully. Those who render me evil for good are my adversaries because I follow after good. Do not forsake me, O LORD! O my God, be not far from me! Make …
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