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Going Under

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It's a beautiful day today. The sky is mostly clear, the sun is shining, and it's a brisk 55 degrees. The best part of today is that we left the office and drove up to the mountains for a friend's baptism…in the river!

We climbed down the riverbank, over some rocks, and perched right next to the water. It was freezing, but what a wonderful way to celebrate her commitment to Christ. She told us, "Today I'm dying and I'm coming to life in Jesus."

What I admire about my friend is that she's all in. She doesn't do anything halfway. So she and her pastor donned their wetsuits, got into the frigid water, and went under. Seconds later, she came up a new person.

We could have stayed in the office and kept working, but how much better to get out in God's beautiful creation and rejoice together. It's an amazing privilege to celebrate moments like that with friends, and it's what makes life exciting.

From the screening room,

Angela Walker
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Industry Interview
Christians in Cinema: Mark Gungor
by Angela Walker

"You're the line in the sand when I've gone too far," describes perfectly Mark Gungor's theory of marriage and a women's role in it. He believes that the breakdown in marriages is because women quit being the line in the sand for men. It's all about common sense, a concept that's simple but not easy to apply.

You’re part comedian, part marriage counselor, and part pastor. Where and how did Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage begin?

Mark:    I’m a pastor first. I pastor a church of about 3000 people in Green Bay, Wisconsin. From there it spilled into talking about marriage and family and just kept spilling. I wouldn’t call myself a counselor, because I don’t think I’m that great of a counselor either. My whole thing is just practical advice. I think marriage problems are ...

 

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Comedy Web Series Combats Monday Morning Blues

Source:  Press release


Awaken Pictures, Inc., an emerging movie, television, and documentary production company based in Eastern North Carolina is streaming a new comedy web series called The Expert on the Internet every Monday for 5 weeks.

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OMG - a Devotional from Our Daily Journey

by Jeff Olson - Our Daily Journey


With the advent of cell phones, texting, and online chat, an abbreviated form of language has emerged. Texters and chatters regularly communicate with shortcuts like "loll" (laugh out loud) or "idk" (I don't know).

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New Film Examines Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

In the new film Conflict: The Power of Propaganda (Joe Israel Productions), director Chris Atkins goes behind the headlines and past the media bias against Israel to present a fair and realistic picture of what is actually happening in the Middle East. The fast-paced documentary exposes the rampant propaganda and challenges viewers to recognize the calculated deception and its ties to both extremism and terrorism on a global scale.

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Samuel Goldwyn Films Partners with Outreach Films "To Save a Life"

Source: Press Release


Samuel Goldwyn Films announced today that it has acquired U.S. theatrical rights to Brian Baugh’s directorial debut To Save a Life, a New Song Pictures production.

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"Paranormal" Red Carpet Opening

by Angela Walker


This Saturday, October 24, Paranormal, the new thriller from Cross Shadow Productions, opens with a red-carpet celebration in Morrisville, North Carolina. Paranormal is from Cross Shadow Productions, the producers of Pray, Pray 2: The Woods, and Pray 2.5 (Director's Cut).

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"Pray 3" Is Coming

by Angela Walker


Cross Shadow Productions, the producers of Pray, Pray 2: The Woods, and Pray 2.5 (Director's Cut) are in the development stage of Pray 3, the final chapter of the Pray Trilogy.

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Dove Review
Joshua - DVD
Joshua - DVD

A highly entertaining movie with a powerful message of hope and peace. Audiences of all ages will enjoy this film.


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Review Courtesy of
 The Dove Foundation

Joshua

Dove Family-Approved
Suitable for all ages

Theatrical Release: 4/19/2002
Video Release: 10/22/2002

Reviewer: Dick Rolfe
Source: Theater
Company: Crusader Entertainment
Director: Jon Purdy
Producer: Howard Baldwin
Genre: Religion
Runtime: 90 min.
MPAA Rating: G
Starring: Tony Goldwyn, F. Murray Abraham, Kurt Fuller, Stacy Edwards and Giancarlo Giannini

Synopsis:
A stranger comes to a town and starts helping people rebuild a church. He helps them any way he can and in ways that they need most. He even heals a blind woman so she may see. Although he attracts many people as friends, a lone Catholic Priest fights to have the Catholic Church denounce this man and all he has done. Who is this man really, and how can he do these miraculous things?

Dove Worldview:
I read Joshua, the first book of the multi-million-selling novel series, just prior to seeing this film. This movie is somewhat difficult to review, since I don’t want to spoil the story line before you have the chance to enjoy this enchanting film under the direction of Jon Purdy. The all-star cast of Tony Goldman, F. Murray Abraham, Kurt Fuller, Stacy Edwards and Giancarlo Giannini do an outstanding job interpreting the characters penned by priest-turned-novelist, Fr. Joseph F. Girzone.

The movie version of "Joshua" is spiritual but not preachy, provocative without being gross, entertaining without taking the low road that so many filmmakers feel compelled to travel. The story is enhanced by a moving soundtrack scored by Michael W. Smith, with songs by noted artists Rachael Lampa, Nicole C. Mullen, Point of Grace, Mark Schultz, Third Day and Jaci Velasquez. Epiphany Films was not satisfied making a charming film. They took advantage of a wonderful opportunity to translate the movie’s message into a valuable teaching tool. Check their website at http://www.joshuathemovie.com for a well-prepared, free leaders guide for your youth or study group. All in all, Joshua is a highly entertaining movie with a powerful spiritual message of hope and peace. Audiences of all ages will enjoy this film. Mark my word; you’ll love Joshua, the man and the movie.

Content Chart & Description:

SexLanguageViolenceDrugs & AlcoholNudityOther
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Sex: Maggie is having car trouble and Joshua walks up introducing himself. Just after he says “You never know what will make you want to stick around,” her skin-tight top suddenly reveals impressions of her chest. It’s not cold weather? Maggie is shown in the same way again later in the film.
Language: Suck-2, as in, "I am bad at something."
Violence: None
Drugs: None
Nudity: None
Other: None


Joshua - DVD

A highly entertaining movie with a powerful message of hope and peace. Audiences of all ages will enjoy this film.

Based on the best-selling novel by Joseph Girzone that touched the lives of millions, Joshua is an inspirational story about a stranger whose mysterious "supernatural" powers inspire a small town.

When Joshua moves to the outskirts of Auburn, he awakens the curiosity of the sleepy town. The locals aren't quite sure what to make of him. They don't know who he is or where he came from, but no one can shake the feeling that they've known him for years. Know n only by his first name, his wisdom and compassion place him at the center of the town's attention.

This attention intensifies as Joshua shatters prejudice and misconception, and even seems to perform miracles. Despite his benevolence and selfless work in the community, some remain suspicious. There are those who fear that no one in today's world would do something for nothing. Just what exactly is Joshua up to? In the end, it is the answer to that question which is nearly extraordinary as the discovery of that same transforming power in each of their own hearts.

2003 Crown Award Winner for Best Evangelistic Film (Silver)

2003 Crown Award Winner for Best Drama Over $250,000 (Silver)

2003 Crown Award Winner for Best Picture (Gold)

Original Release 2002


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