Faith, Media and Culture

Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Why Unbroken could be a game changer.  Not known for any sort of religiosity Angelina Jolie is said to have  formed a deep bond with the real-life Christian hero Louie Zamperini  while directing the film version of his life story (adapted from Laura Hillenbrand’s…

Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Little Boy/big hit? Time will tell. The film, from executive producers Roma Downey & Mark Burnett, is set to premiere in theaters on February 27th. The couple are probably the hottest faith-themed producers on the scene today with the success of The Bible on…

Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Warm and believable Marry Us for Christmas airs tonight (12/7) @ 7:00 PM (ET) on UP TV.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eSnkM57OII Synopsis (from the UP press release): In the sequel to last year’s popular UP Original Movie Marry Me for Christmas, it’s a year after Marci Jewel…

Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. A green Christmas. Born in Northern Ireland, musician/composer Keith Getty, along with his wife Kristyn, is known for  is well-known as a master of theologically-astute modern hymns, a reverent genre that includes what is perhaps his best-known In Christ Alone which he wrote with songwriter/musician…

Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Your chance to tour The Vatican Museums.  If you never have been able to visit Rome and have wondered what it would be like to witness the awe-inspiring beauty of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, or if you would like to make a…

Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. CD of the decade. The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist scored a chart-topping Billboard hit with the 2013 release of Mater Eucharistiae. Now, the sister back with The Rosary: Mysteries, Meditations and Music. The album transports listeners to the Dominican Sisters…

Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Saga of the Early Church. Executive producers Mark Burnett and Roma Downey have just released a sneak peek of A.D., the highly anticipated follow-up to of their smash-hit History Channel miniseries The Bible and successful theatrical film Son of God. The epic drama is set to premiere…

Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. “A letter can restore a relationship or change the world. Half of the New Testament is made up of letters, mostly from Paul, but also from Peter, James, John and Jude. Letters are forever.” – Signed, Sealed, Delivered creator Martha Williamson (from her website)…

Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Little Hope Was Arson premiered on demand (via iTunes, Amazon, Google Play and Vudu) and at New York City’s Cinema Village  theater yesterday (11/21). The powerful documentary is set to hit theaters in select markets over the next couple of months. Synopsis (from the…

Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Tyler Perry’s Hell Hath No Fury Like a Woman Scorned – The Play arrives on DVD, Digital HD and Video on Demand on Tuesday (11/25). Inspired by a successful young woman’s real-life adventures, the poignant musical is about the value of forgiveness, learning to…

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