A.D. (1985)
In A.D. stories from the Book of Acts are interwoven into episodes from the lives of Roman Emperors and two fictional love stories, making an exciting film.
Diplomacy (2014)
With American G.I.s just outside Paris a Swedish diplomat tries to persuade the Nazi General in charge to refuse to carry out Hitler’s order to destroy the city.
The Birdman: Or the Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance (2014)
I’m giving 5 stars to this thoughtful film about the life of an actor who played a comic book hero. Click the movie title to read my entire review.
A Man For All Seasons (1966)
When King Henry VIII broke with the Pope because he wanted to divorce his wife only his Chancellor Sir Thomas More dared defy him, thus losing his life.
The Great Beauty (2013)
This surprising film truly did earn its Oscar and, now, the Criterion Collection is releasing it. Click the headline to read my entire review.
May/June 2013 Journal
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.
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 Hunger Games
Note: the following contains some plot revelations necessary so if you have not read the novel or seen the film, beware–you might want to wait till you have. Rated PG-13. Our Ratings: V -5; L -2; S/N -1. No shrinking violet, this heroine! © 2012 Lionsgate Films No one has greater love than this, to lay down …
The Hunger Games (2012)
Rated PG-13. Our Ratings: V -5; L -2; S/N -1. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to …
Pink Panther 2 (2009)
Rated PG. Our ratings: V-2; L-1 ; S/N -2. Running time: 1 hour 32 min. Do you see persons wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for fools than for them. Proverbs 26:12 Inspector Clouseau and his devoted assistant Ponton. 2009 MGM Although the animated opening credits sequence, showing the Pink Panther in …