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Rated R. Our ratings: V-5 ; L-3; S/N-1 . Running time: 1 hour 48 min. Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favours! Luke 2:14 Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a …
Based on GIGOT, the story is moved from Paris to NYC where the mute janitor ends up caring for a hostile black girl, their ill feelings changing by the end.
Rated R. Our ratings: V-1; L-1; S-1/N-3 The LORD has made himself known, he has executed judgment; the wicked are snared in the work of their own hands. Psalm 9:16 So speak and so act as those who are to be judged under the law of liberty. For judgment is without mercy to one who …
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 R Our content rating V-2; L-4; S/N-7 O that you would kill the wicked, O God, and that the bloodthirsty would depart from me— those who speak of you maliciously, and lift themselves up against you for evil! Do I not hate those who hate you, O LORD? And do I not loathe those …
The arrest, trial, flogging and crucifixion is shown in painfully bloody detail. Brief flashbacks to Christ’s earlier life set the context.
Rated R Our ratings: V-2 ; L-5 ; S/N-2 (Note: The last paragraph and the questions contain spoilers, so stop if you have not seen the film.) O LORD, my Lord, my strong deliverer, you have covered my head in the day of battle. Do not grant, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; do …
Rated R Our content rating: V-5; L-3; S/N-2. The wicked plots against the righteous, and gnashes his teeth at him; but the LORD laughs at the wicked, for he sees that his day is coming. The wicked draw the sword and bend their bows, to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those who …
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-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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