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Politically incorrect thoughts on Bill Maher, boycotts, firings and apologies
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest dispatch from the crossroads of faith and media: Bill Maher dances on the grave of billionaire David Koch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p33bJ4T53cs Not nice, to say the least. Among other things, Maher apparently detested Koch because he was a so-called “climate-science deniers.” I, personally, think “climate-science skeptic” would be a more appropriate term – but…
“Unplanned” makes home media debut + What universal income proposals have to do with abortion
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest dispatch from the crossroads of faith and media: As planned, the controversial pro-life movie Unplanned hit the DVD/Blue Ray/digital market this week. The film that debuted in theaters last spring tells the true story of Abby Johnson, a former Planned Parenthood clinic director Abby Johnson who controversially turned her back on the…
What “Star Trek” can teach Hollywood, Democrats and Republicans
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest dispatch from the crossroads of faith and media: The worst movie idea ever? Universal Pictures is reportedly reevaluating its PR strategy for the upcoming film The Hunt in the wake of recent mass shootings. The violent satire starring Hilary Swank and GLOW’s Betty Gilpin centers on liberal elites stalking and hunting MAGA-type…
The real-life faith journey of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad coming to theaters
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest dispatch from the crossroads of faith and media: Harriet, the real-life story of the iconic woman of African-American freedom fighter, Harriet Tubman will arrive in theaters on November 1st. The Focus Features release stars Tony Award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo (Widows, Bad Times at the El Royale), Leslie Odom Jr. (Hamilton, Murder on the Orient Express),…
UP TV founder Charley Humbard on the hit show “Heartland” and how it fits into his network’s growth
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest dispatch from the crossroads of faith and media: Season 12 0f Heartland premieres on SVOD and the UP app on July 25th. Rising UP. Heartland, based on a series of books by Lauren Brooke, debuted on Canada’s CBC on October 14, 2007 and has since gone on to become that country’s longest-running…
After nearly two decades, producer/writer/director Mitch Davis revisits “The Other Side of Heaven”
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest dispatch from the crossroads of faith and media: The Other Side of Heaven 2: Fire of Faith opens next Friday (June 28). Rated PG-13. Synopsis: A Mormon missionary family in 1960’s Tonga faces the ultimate test of faith when their newborn baby boy falls critically ill and they are forced to rely on the…
“Emanuel” recalls racist shootings at Charleston, SC church four years ago
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest dispatch from the crossroads of faith and med A chilling day remembered. To commemorate the tragic murders of nine African-Americans at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina four years ago, Fathom Events opens the documentary Emanuel in theaters nationwide on June 17th and 19th only. Those dates are the respective anniversaries…
Hit faith-themed movie “Breakthrough” coming to home entertainment
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest dispatch from the crossroads of faith 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is set to release Breakthough on Digital July 2 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray/DVD on July 16. Breakthrough was the No. 3 film at the box office its opening weekend, eventually drawing more than $50 million worldwide, and continuing the trend…
Media continues to largely ignore plight of Sikhs in India
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest dispatch from the crossroads of faith and media: Sikh’s have a dream. Nearly 56 years after Martin Luther King’s historic Lincoln Memorial rally in Washington, DC (on August 28, 1963), the non-profit NYC-based civil rights group Sikhs for Justice is holding a rally at the same location tomorrow (June 6) from 5:00…
Meryl Streep’s takes on the term “toxic masculinity”
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest dispatch from the crossroads of faith and culture: Meryl Streep deserves another award for this. The actress is daring to suggest that the phrase “toxic masculinity” may actually be toxic to boys. Good for her! While the video above makes the point that “toxic masculinity” refers to certain bad behaviors (i.e. bullying,…
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