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The story behind Odyssey Networks’ Judah Maccabee movie + A deal on “Snowmen”
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John W. Kennedy
Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Eight‘s Odyssey. The other film currently in the works about Hanukkah hero Judah Maccabee (the one not involving Mel Gibson) has an interesting story of its own. I sat down with Odyssey Network’s EVP and Chief Content Officer Maura Dunbar to talk…
Thanksgiving @ the movies: “Arthur Christmas” opens nationwide, Spielberg’s “War Horse” previews + Words of wisdom from Taylor Swift + The importance of gratitude
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John W. Kennedy
Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. It’s Thanksgiving. Let the Christmas movies begin! Among the first arrivals (on Thanksgiving Eve, actually) is Arthur Christmas which purports to answer the question of how Santa delivers all those present to kids all over the world in one night. The CGI…
Film drama looks at abortion from a unique perspective + Negro Leagues movie in development
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John W. Kennedy
Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Not your typical movie subject. The PG-13 film October Baby, now in limited release, tackles the story of a young woman who learns that her health problems may be linked to her birth mother’s attempt to abort her as an infant. 2.…
Music from “The Way” now available + Box office overtime for “The Mighty Macs”? + The return of TV’s “Rifleman”?
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John W. Kennedy
Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Music from The Way makes its way to CD. The soundtrack from the excellent and intelligent faith-based movie (trailer below) is now available from Ignatius Press and features 21 songs, including tracks from James Taylor (Country Road), David Gray (My oh My),…
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