Here’ today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. The Might Macs occupy Wall Street then take Philly by storm. The inspirational comedy-drama (based on the true story of the historic 1971 winning season of the women’s basketball at the Pennsylvania-based Catholic academy Immaculata College) opens in over 1,000 theaters nationwide this…

Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Iranian actress sentenced to 90 lashes. From The Wrap: An Iranian actress has been sentenced to 90 lashes and a year in jail for starring in an Australian movie with a shaved head — and no head-covering. Marzieh Vafamehr, who appeared in…

Here’s today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Courageous stats. The box office strength of faith-based films continues to surprise Hollywood.  Here are some interesting numbers regarding Courageous, the new Sherwood Pictures release about cops struggling with gang violence and their own parental responsibilities. ONE: That’s its among new movies debuting…

Here are today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Positive is in! Dolphin Tale swims to top of box office; Faith-based Courageous also a big winner. From The Wrap: The only newcomer to exceed expectations was “Courageous,” a $2 million faith-based family drama, produced by Sherwood Entertainment and distributed by Sony,…

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