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Russell Simmons advertises on TLC’s “All-American Muslim” + A successful Hungerthon + Lino Rulli, King of All Media + Christmas stocking stuffers
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John W. Kennedy
Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. All-American controversy. From MSN: Hip-hop mogul and practicing Buddhist Russell Simmons is throwing his financial support behind the TLC reality series “All-American Muslim,” tweeting on Monday that he is trying to purchase ad time during this week’s episode of the show. “Just purchased…
Joel Osteen in prime time? + Anne Rice’s novel “Christ the Lord” gets Hollywood’s attention
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John W. Kennedy
Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Pastor Joel Osteen and producer Mark Burnett team up for new reality TV project. From Entertainment Weekly: The working title for the project is Pack Your Bags. In each episode, the popular Houston megachurch pastor will lead volunteers to a surprise destination to…
Reviews: “The Greatest Miracle,” “Seven Days in Utopia” and “Beware of Christians”
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John W. Kennedy
Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Film Review: The Greatest Miracle (Rated PG) Synopsis: Opening this Friday at selected theaters, the 3-D animated film tells the story of three Catholics facing personal crises whose paths cross during Mass at a parish church. They include a widowed mother struggling…
Robert Duvall’s talks about his faith-themed film “Seven Days in Utopia” — and why he’s not into “message movies”
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Robert Duvall reflects on amazing career. His faith-themed film Seven Days in Utopia just debuted on DVD. I’ll have my review in the next blog. Till then, I had the opportunity to talk with the versatile legend about the movie itself, his remarkable career…
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