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Comedians Shine in ‘Kirstie’
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jtotey
Kirstie Alley has had her ups and downs over the years from her start as a Vulcan in the Star Trek II movie to her most recent stint on Dancing with the Stars where she proved that she is still well-liked. This week she unveils a new character that was tailor-made for the actress in…
Is ‘Black Nativity’ a ‘Blacks Only’ Film? The Celebrities Respond
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jtotey
In 2009, my wife and I went to see the movie, Not Easily Broken based on the T.D. Jakes novel of the same name. The story was about a husband and wife facing difficulties in their marriage. The movie not only featured a predominately African American cast, but most of those in attendance of the…
Black Nativity is love song to Langston Hughes
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jtotey
There are a few misconceptions about Black Nativity, the holiday musical arriving in theaters this week. First, while it sports the same name and is loosely based on the seasonal theater show, it really isn’t the same production. Originally, Black Nativity was a Christmas play written by Langston Hughes which first arrived off Broadway in…
Uplifting Reality TV – Really
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jtotey
Reality television has nearly taken over our TV sets. From little girls wearing too much makeup to spoiled housewives to bachelors looking to win the hand of Ms. Right…most of these shows are not worth watching let alone reading about. However, there are a few diamonds in the rough including Church Rescue, which may take…
VeggieTales are Bigger and Brighter than Ever in New Toon
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jtotey
Since 1993, the folks at Big Idea Entertainment have been churning out new VeggieTales stories on a regular basis. While most have been hits, there have been a few misses too. Over the years, the vegetable franchise has spoofed (or honored depending on how you look at it) Bible stories, super heroes, adventure movies as…
Meet the Real Church Hoppers of ‘Church Rescue’
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jtotey
Believe it or not, 40% of all new churches will fail within their first year of operation and 80% won’t make it past five years! That’s pretty surprising, but thankfully, churches across the United States have a new resource to go to for help. The Church Hoppers, featured in National Geographic’s new reality series, Church…
‘God’s Not Dead’ – 4 Reasons to Support this Film
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jtotey
Coming next spring, Pure Flix Entertainment will be presenting an original faith-based film centered on one of mankind’s greatest arguments: is God real? It looks like a powerful production, but it may not make it past your favorite Bible book store shelf without your help. (Scroll down to watch the trailer) Here’s the scoop, the…
‘Gospel According to Britney’ – Brilliant or Blasphemy?
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jtotey
In what sounds like a joke, the Foxwood Theater in New York, home of “Spiderman the Musical: Turn Off the Dark,” will be hosting a special reading of a proposed new show, “SPEARS: The Gospel According to Britney” on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The “SPEARS Team” refers to the show as a “Britney Spears and…
Scaring the Hell Out of People: Rapture Movies
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jtotey
Is it ever “okay” for Christians to “scare the hell” out of non-believers? Is it even possible? For centuries, pastors and priests have used the “turn or burn” approach on others. While the intentions are good, are they always effective? In this series, join in the discussion and weigh in your opinion and thoughts. There…
Scaring the Hell Out of People: Hell Houses
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jtotey
Is it ever “okay” for Christians to “scare the hell” out of non-believers? Is it even possible? For centuries, pastors and priests have used the “turn or burn” approach on others. While the intentions are good, are they always effective? In this series, join in the discussion and weigh in your opinion and thoughts. …
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