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TechnoratiPOST PUBLISHED INDecember, 2011
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Cinema in Focus - Sherlock Homes: A Game of Shadows - 3 Stars
December 20th, 201109:36 PM ETBy Denny WaymanThe fictional struggle between the famed detective Sherlock Holmes and his arch nemesis, Professor James Moriarty, was created in December of 1893 by Scottish author Arthur Conan Doyle. Depicting both as geniuses who exemplify the best and worst of human beings, Holmes is a man of physical and moral courage while Moriarty is a narcissistic egomania... -
Cinema in Focus - NEW YEAR'S EVE - 3 Stars
December 15th, 201105:46 PM ETBy Denny WaymanEveryone needs love, forgiveness and a second chance. That simple truth is the theme of Garry Marshall's holiday film "New Year's Eve." Similar to other Marshall films with a positive message such as The Other Sister, Pretty Woman and The Princess Diaries, we recommend his work. Written by Katherine Fugate who joined forces with Marshall in their ... -
Cinema in Focus - THE HEART OF CHRISTMAS - 4 Stars
December 12th, 201104:42 PM ETBy Denny WaymanChildhood cancer is perhaps the most difficult of all life's struggles. Hal and I experienced this reality when our congregation walked with one of our families through the loss of their beloved young teenage daughter a few years ago. We and our church family will never be the same. The depth of shared love and sorrow is difficult to express for an... -
Cinema in Focus - HUGO - 3 Stars
December 07th, 201111:57 AM ETBy Denny WaymanWhen children are cherished and parents are involved, those children are likely to find their place and purpose. But in a world where parents have died or are dismissive, the children struggle not only to find their place but also their purpose. That is the message of Martin Scorcese's film "Hugo." Based on a book by Brian Selznick and adapted for...
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Cinema In Focus is a social and spiritual movie commentary. Hal Conklin is former mayor of Santa Barbara and Denny Wayman leads the Santa Barbara Free Methodist Church.
Dr. Marc T. Newman, president of MovieMinistry.com, helps Christians use film to reach others with the Gospel. He also teaches in the School of Communication and the Arts at Regent University.
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