Last Updated on Thursday, 19 July 2012 11:23 Posted by Clash Friday, 20 July 2012 01:53
Review: "Ice Age: Continental Drift"
Reviewer: Mary Draughon for Previewonline.com
Forget what you learned in school about the Ice Age and how all that ice became mountains, meadows, farmland and beautiful rivers and lakes. As in the first three “Ice Age” animated films, Scrat the squirrel, is still chasing a runaway acorn and should receive all the credit or blame, depending on your personal outlook.
Last Updated on Thursday, 19 July 2012 11:22 Posted by Clash Friday, 20 July 2012 01:53
Review: "The Dark Knight Rises"
Film And DVD Reviews by Phil Boatwright
Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy, Joseph Gordon-Levett. Warner Bros. Written by Christopher Nolan, Jonathan Nolan, David S. Goyer. Directed by Christopher Nolan. 7/20/12
FILM SYNOPSIS: At the outset, Bruce Wayne has become a broken-down recluse, his Batman alter ego a shunned figure hunted by the police, and Gotham city now thriving, but on a political lie. It’s Harvey Dent who was the city’s savor, not the Batman, or so some would have us believe. Then, there’s Bane, a malevolent guy known by one name, like Hitler and Cher, a mad terrorist with a Star Wars-like face mask, which causes his voice to reverberate in a manner that would make James Earl Jones envious. Bane has escaped from prison to wreak havoc over Gotham. He convinces the population (not by increased taxes or incomprehensible legislative bills) that he wants to give the city back to the people, making all citizens equal. With an army of fellow escaped convicts, Bane, who breaks the necks of friends and foes with the same nonchalance, secretly plans to annihilate the city. And who is this pretty, long-legged party guest who has just stolen Bruce’s dead mom’s pearls? Why, Catwoman, of course.
Last Updated on Thursday, 19 July 2012 11:21 Posted by Clash Friday, 20 July 2012 01:53
Review: "Beasts of the Southern Wild"
Film And DVD Reviews by Phil Boatwright
Dwight Henry as Wink and Quvenzhane Wallis as Hushpuppy. Fox Searchlight Pictures. Drama. Written & directed by Benh Zeitlin. 6/27/12 92 min.
FILM SYNOPSIS: In a forgotten but defiant bayou community cut off from the rest of the world by a sprawling levee, a six-year-old girl exists on the brink of orphanhood. Buoyed by her childish optimism and extraordinary imagination, she believes that the natural world is in balance with the universe until a fierce storm changes her reality. Desperate to repair the structure of her world in order to save her ailing father and sinking home, this tiny hero must learn to survive unstoppable catastrophes of epic proportions.
Last Updated on Thursday, 19 July 2012 14:20 Posted by Clash Thursday, 19 July 2012 13:53
Who Do You Hope To See In Heaven?
By Phil Boatwright
Besides friends, family, and foes, you would expect a film-buff Christian to be looking for movie stars amid the celestial saved, right? And I admit, I’m hoping for John Wayne and Elvis to also be there along with Abe Lincoln and Peter, Paul and Mary (the apostles and Jesus’ mother, not the singing group, although good luck to them too). There’s, of course, another celeb I’m hoping for. I won’t mention his name as I don’t want to sound judgmental, but though an unabashed fan, I’ve read a lot about him that would suggest he did it too much his way.
Last Updated on Thursday, 05 July 2012 07:43 Posted by Clash Thursday, 05 July 2012 08:10
Review: "The Amazing Spider-Man"
Review by Robert Lucas
Can Spider make sense?
In a year when The Avengers broke almost every box office record ever, and Christopher Nolan has chosen to end a legend, it's only fitting that the original web slinging hero himself, Spider-Man's franchise should start again now. But I suppose the real question is, how tangled is the web it weaves?
Last Updated on Friday, 15 June 2012 08:46 Posted by Clash Wednesday, 04 July 2012 09:40
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In Search of America's National Treasure
Monumental is the story of America’s beginnings. Presented, produced, and starring Kirk Cameron, the 90-minute true story follows this father of six across Europe and the U.S. as he seeks to discover America’s true “national treasure” – the people, places, and principles that made America the freest, most prosperous and generous nation the world has ever known.
Last Updated on Saturday, 15 September 2012 18:33 Posted by Clash Tuesday, 03 July 2012 18:10
Review: "The Amazing Spider-Man"
Review by Paeter Frandsen
I'm a big comic book nerd. I loved the original Spider-Man trilogy (even most of the third one) and own almost all of the Ultimate Spider-Man comic books in either trade paperback or single issue format. When I heard Sam Raimi and company were done making their Spider-Man flicks, I figured the property would eventually be re-launched. But I didn't think it would happen so soon. And even though the trailers I saw looked very promising, I sat down to watch The Amazing Spider-Man ready to be disappointed, but still hopeful.
Last Updated on Friday, 29 June 2012 08:02 Posted by Clash Tuesday, 03 July 2012 08:50
Fueled by Faith
Writer/Director Corbin Bernsen leads an all-star cast in 25 Hill, a testament to those who find the courage to confront their pain and the faith to stay committed to values they hold dear.
12 year-old Trey Caldwell (Nathan Gamble, A Dolphin's Tale) is shattered when his father is killed in Afghanistan, leaving a hole in the boy's life and an unfinished Soap Box Derby car in the garage. A final gift from his dad, the car is a constant reminder of all that could have been. But when Trey meets Roy Gibbs (Corbin Bernsen, L.A. Law, Rust) a grizzled Fire Chief devastated by the loss of his firefighter son on 9/11, a new relationship forms and old wounds finally begin to heal. As the unlikely team works to complete the Soap Box car and train for the upcoming Derby, they'll learn that life isn't about the starting line or checkered flag - it's about the incredible journey in between.
Last Updated on Thursday, 28 June 2012 09:29 Posted by Clash Tuesday, 03 July 2012 01:56
Film And DVD Reviews by Phil Boatwright
Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans. Sony Pictures Entertainment. Action/adventure/fantasy. Directed by Marc Webb. 7/3/12
FILM SYNOPSIS: This new take on the Spider-Man comic character has Peter Parker’s super-powers discovery taking place in high school. Parker finds a clue that might help him understand why his parents disappeared when he was young. His path puts him on a collision course with Dr. Curt Connors, his father's former partner. These wacky scientists, they always inject themselves with a serum that’s meant to help mankind, but never does. Instead, it unleashes some grizzly fiend.
Last Updated on Friday, 29 June 2012 08:21 Posted by Clash Friday, 29 June 2012 09:10
Michael Ealy Starring in Upcoming Christian Film, “Unconditional”
Michael Ealy, who appears in films like Think Like A Man and Barbershop, stars in the upcoming Christian/Faith based film, Unconditional. Ealy plays Joe, a childhood friend of the main character, Samantha, played by Lynn Collins (John Carter).
Last Updated on Thursday, 28 June 2012 08:07 Posted by Clash Thursday, 28 June 2012 08:46
Rich Mullins: A Ragamuffin’s Legacy (working title)
A biography narrative, feature film based on the true story of Richard Wayne Mullins, Christian Singer/Songwriter.
Who is Rich Mullins?
“Rich Mullins rose to fame and fortune in the music industry and then gave it all away to live in obscurity among Native Americans on a reservation in New Mexico, teaching children the joy of music and the hope of the gospel. Then his life, so full of promise, came to a tragic end in an auto accident.
Last Updated on Friday, 22 June 2012 08:24 Posted by Clash Saturday, 23 June 2012 09:17
Local church backs filmmaker’s goal of making Christian movie
St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, one of the largest parishes in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, has placed its support behind an independent filmmaker and parishioner with a mission to bring Christian films to a wider audience.
Last Updated on Friday, 22 June 2012 09:30 Posted by Clash Friday, 22 June 2012 09:09
Newly Formed EchoLight Studios sets Hollywood Movie Premiere and 2012 Slate of 6 Film Releases
EchoLight Studios—a newly established producer and distributor of top quality faith-based and family films—has hit the ground running, announcing a slate of six films for release in 2012, a world premiere event in Hollywood and an aggressive plan to distribute its own productions starting next year.
Last Updated on Thursday, 21 June 2012 13:05 Posted by Clash Friday, 22 June 2012 01:56
Film And DVD Reviews by Phil Boatwright
Benjamin Walker, Rufus Sewell, Dominic Cooper, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jimmi Simpson. 20th Century Fox. Action/horror/fantasy. Written by Seth Grahame-Smith. Directed by Timur Bekmambedtov. 6/22/12
FILM SYNOPSIS: Most politicians have a secret life. But sooner or later, they are revealed. Just ask John Edwards. Well, anyway, now the 16th President of the United States has been outed. Turns out, by day he was running for this office or that, but by night, according to legendary filmmaker Tim Burton who produced this one (it’s directed by Timur Bekmambedtov), Father Abe was wasting the undead using the very ax with which he used to split rails. (This is his true story.)
Last Updated on Thursday, 21 June 2012 13:05 Posted by Clash Friday, 22 June 2012 01:56
Film And DVD Reviews by Phil Boatwright
Voice Talent: Kelly Macdonald, Emma Thompson, Billy Connolly, Kevin McKidd, Craig Ferguson, Robbie Coltrane. DISNEY∙PIXAR. Animation/Adventure/Comedy in Disney digital 3D. Directors: Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman. 6/22/12
FILM SYNOPSIS: Since ancient times, stories of epic battles and mystical legends have been passed through the generations across the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. From Disney and Pixar, a new tale joins the lore when the courageous Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald) confronts tradition and challenges destiny to change her fate.
Posted by Clash Thursday, 21 June 2012 17:42
The 2012 Clash Gideon Interns are:
Jake Pendleton, Garett Sutton, Gabe Ormsby, Darian Horvath, Katie Capelli, Jensine Burk, Claire McCreight, Ginny Trey, Bethany Beck, Brittany Mann and Paige Creswell
Congratulations!
Clash is honored to be the corporate sponsor for the Gideon Intern program. We look forward to meeting these talented young people in August.
Last Updated on Saturday, 16 June 2012 12:07 Posted by Clash Saturday, 16 June 2012 11:22
This year The Gideon Media Arts Conference and Film Festival has expanded to include a Youth Ministries Track. If you feel called to use your creative gifts to reach young people for the Lord, this is the place to be August 11 - 16, 2012.
Whether your passion is children's picture books, YA novels, puppet shows/ministry, comics and graphic novels, acting, film, and more, the professional faculty at the Gideon would love to help you develop your gifts. We will even have a session on identifying age groups and how to reach them most effectively.
Last Updated on Thursday, 14 June 2012 12:00 Posted by Clash Friday, 15 June 2012 01:56
Film And DVD Reviews by Phil Boatwright
Tom Cruise, Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Paul Giamatti, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Malin Akerman, Mary J. Blige, Alec Baldwin, Russell Brand. Warner Bros. Musical taken from a stage play. Directed by Adam Shankman. 6/15/12
FILM SYNOPSIS: Under the direction of Adam Shankman (Hairspray), Rock of Ages tells the story of small town girl Sherrie and city boy Drew, who meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams. Their rock ‘n’ roll romance is told through the heart-pounding hits of Def Leppard, Foreigner, Journey, Poison, REO Speedwagon, Twisted Sister and more.
Posted by Clash Tuesday, 12 June 2012 09:40
By Phil Boatwright
In 2008, comedian/atheist Bill Maher made the documentary Religulous (http://www.previewonline.org/rev.php3?3350), in which he proclaimed, “Religion must die so mankind can live.” The film continuously crops up on cable, declaring to a new batch of viewers with each airing that all faith is faulty. As I passed a recent rebroadcast of Maher’s film, I was reminded of its draconian nature. But I had to admit, from a secular perspective it can be argued that the Creation is impossible.
Last Updated on Friday, 08 June 2012 07:52 Posted by Clash Friday, 08 June 2012 07:39
Four men. Two families. One story.
Fathers is a touching look into the spiritual journey of four men searching for their place in the world.
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