Beauty and the Beast: A Mixed Transformation
Lots of people will flock to see a good film that doesn?t quite reach the bar set by its predecessor.
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Beauty and the Beast – Now the Live Action Version
The film?s key message is found in the love story between Belle and the Beast. It teaches that love is found when we are open to one another as Belle and the Beast eventually open themselves to know and be known. But there is also the whole theme of how do we welcome those who are different from us. Failure to do so is what led to the Prince being transformed into the Beast in the first place.
Origins Ep. 2: Take Your Medicine
To say we would be in a world of hurt without medicine is not hyperbole.
The Shack’s “Jesus” on What the Film Can Do
Aviv Alush has a ten-year career as an Israeli actor, but this weekend, his worldwide exposure erupted as he played Jesus onscreen in the adaptation of Paul Young?s The Shack. In the film, a man finds himself invited to discourse with the Trinity, who show up physically with a desire to help the man recover…
How the Shack Wrestles with the Problem of Evil (and You Should, Too)
A decade ago, I read Paul Young?s novel The Shack, and became intrigued by what I might ask God if I were face-to-face with the Almighty Creator of the Universe. If we’re honest with ourselves, seeing loved ones suffer and die is often the greatest challenge to our faith. For Young, the story revolved around…
Emma Watson Sings ‘Belle’ in New Clip; New Book Version Reveals Story Changes
As I wrote in my recent piece about the “Final Trailer,” Disney’s new live-action version of Beauty and the Beast will “upgrade the wheel.” While the storyline will closely follow?the 1991 animated version, there will be some changes to the story. Clips and trailers of the film, including a 57-second video released Monday (see below),…
Last Jedi Reshoot Draws Unfounded Speculation
You can always depend on the internet to spread and expand upon rumors based on tiny snippets of information. When Rogue One was doing reshoots last year, entertainment writers were sure the reason for it all was that Disney was “panicked” about their new film. But, as I commented on this last June, reshoots are…
Trump may save truth for us yet
what i’m about to say may seem naive; hopeful, at least; and it’s certainly so that it’s nothing new; so i’m also going to keep it neat and clean, concise and pointed here it is: though so far the “reality” show that is Trump – from his pre-politics life and?celebrity/star status, to his candidacy and…
Hacksaw Ridge – Faith Under Fire
Hacksaw Ridge?is the extraordinary story of an ordinary man named Desmond Doss. Not gifted with exceptional physical powers, or benefitting from a stellar education, Doss enlisted in the Army during World War II as a conscientious objector, challenging the way that his fellow soldiers saw patriotism, bravery, and honor. Directed by Mel Gibson, Doss’ real-life…