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Cinema in Focus - COURAGEOUS - 4 Stars

October 25th, 201104:26 PM ET

By Denny Wayman

Men, go see "Courageous." Fathers, be prepared to be convicted. Another in the series of Christian dramas, "Courageous" is written and produced by brothers Stephen and Alex Kendrick (Facing The Giants, Fireproof). Every man who sees this film will be challenged to consider what kind of role model their life has become. "Courageous" is about four p...
Cinema in Focus - 50/50 - 2 Stars

October 25th, 201104:25 PM ET

By Denny Wayman

When 27-year old Adam (Joseph Gordon-Levett) is diagnosed with cancer, he is faced with the kinds of questions one hopes to have to face only when becoming old: What did I do with my life? Did I make choices that brought me happiness? What would I do differently? "50/50" is a fictional, but semi-autobiographical story by Will Reiser who wrote the ...
Cinema in Focus - THE BIG YEAR - 2 Stars

October 19th, 201101:19 PM ET

By Denny Wayman

It is difficult to imagine bird watching as being addictive, but when you add the element of competition, this pastime can become a life-consuming passion. That's the theme behind David Frankel's (The Devil Wears Prada) wholesome comedy, "The Big Year." Based on an acclaimed book by Mark Obmasick titled: The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature and Fowl...
Cinema in Focus - THE IDES OF MARCH - 3 Stars

October 13th, 201107:39 PM ET

By Denny Wayman

As director, writer and producer of "The Ides of March," George Clooney creates a disturbing masterpiece. With an appreciation for how a person's ideals can be lost in the machinations of politics, Clooney presents a candidate for President who speaks of lofty and worthy goals but whose own life is a dark shadow of such enlightenment. Based on the...
Cinema in Focus - DOLPHIN TALE - 4 Stars

October 06th, 201105:48 PM ET

By Denny Wayman

The true story of a handicapped dolphin named Winter is fascinating. But when director Charles Martin Smith retells this story on the big screen, he creates a multilayered tale in which the healing of this dolphin becomes a catalyst for healing others as well. Written by Karen Janszen and Noam Dromi and with an ensemble cast who artfully underplay ...
Cinema in Focus - MONEYBALL - 3 Stars

October 03rd, 201105:51 PM ET

By Denny Wayman

It is no secret that professional sports are financial goldmines. What is not as clear is how disconnected the money can be from the actual ability of a team to win a game. Though perhaps more difficult to apply to other sports where the statistics are not as complete nor the number of games so numerous, baseball went through a change in 2002 when ...
Cinema in Focus - MY RUN - 3 Stars

October 03rd, 201105:49 PM ET

By Denny Wayman

Even after watching the biography of Terry Hitchcock's run from Minneapolis to Atlanta in 75 days, it is difficult to really understand why. He explains in a very calm manner that it was to raise awareness for the plight of single parents since he had to raise his three children alone after his wife died. But in what way he was able to do so is unc...
Cinema in Focus - THEO

October 03rd, 201105:48 PM ET

By Denny Wayman

Telling the stories of the Bible is the responsibility of every generation to the next. Doing so in ways that are both engaging and enlightening is why Christians often turn to the latest in technology to assist them. This seems to be the thinking behind Whitestone Media's "THEO: Teaching Children God's Love." Although we don't normally review edu...

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