Butterscotch Brew. Treacle Fudge. Mmmmmmmmmmm… Harry Potter aficionados recognize those names as they’ve undoubtedly dreamed about JK Rowling’s imaginary confectionary creations. Who hasn’t wanted to pop a Peppermint Humbug into their mouth? Well, here’s your chance. “The Unofficial Harry Potter Sweet Shoppe Kit” by Dinah Bucholz is out now and it’s the closest thing…

The Family Movie Night folks have consistently churned out some good, wholesome family films. They’re not epic feats of cinematic excellence, but they’re reasonably entertaining and you’re guaranteed that there won’t be loads of inappropriate content you’ll have to change the channel to avoid. The next film in their series is “Field of Vision” and…

Donald Miller’s “Blue Like Jazz” was a rallying cry to many twentysomething Christians who felt jilted by the hollow faith of their parents and peers. With an intimate, personable style, Miller poured out his thoughts and struggles with an oftentimes embarrassing honesty. A feature film, directed by Steve Taylor, was in the works but put on hold…

Terrence Malick is not an easy filmmaker to wrap your head around. In a career spanning four decades, he’s only directed five films (for you those of you who aren’t math wizzes, that works out to a film every 8 years – he’s like the antithesis of Woody Allen!). His work is often beautiful, meditative, obtuse,…

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