Written by: Jay Heilman (10/21/2025) As a longtime fan of director Justin Lin’s blockbuster work on films like Star Trek Beyond and his entries in the Fast & Furious franchise, I was incredibly curious to see him tackle the complex true story of missionary John Allen Chau. I’m happy [...]
Written by: Jay Heilman (10/20/2025) In a landscape rich with stories of World War II, from recent poignant tales like White Bird and the faith-driven conviction of Bonhoeffer, to cinematic titans like Schindler's List, it is a daunting task for a new film to make its mark. Yet, Truth [...]
Written by: Sybill Emmanuel (October 15, 2025) Beyond simply growing pumpkins, Grow is about welcoming life’s unpredictability and being resilient. The film begins with Charlie Little, a spirited girl abandoned at an orphanage. The tide soon turns when her grumpy aunt, Dinah, reluctantly takes her in. Their relationship, initially stunted, grows into an [...]
Written by: Mike Laxton (October 8, 2025) Sony Pictures’ AFFIRM Films has built a reputation for powerful, faith-filled storytelling, and their upcoming release Soul on Fire continues that legacy. Inspired by John O’Leary’s 2016 bestselling memoir On Fire and directed by Sean McNamara (Soul Surfer, Reagan), the film tells the remarkable true story [...]
Written by: Jay Heilman (9/25/2025) I just finished watching The Promised Land, and I absolutely loved it! The premise, which the creators pitch as "Michael Scott meets Moses," is as brilliant as it sounds and delivers a series that is both deeply reverent and wildly funny. I found myself [...]
Written by: Jay Heilman (9/22/2025) A Delightful Trip to the Big Screen: Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie Review As a parent who has spent many hours "getting tiny" with Gabby and her friends, I can confidently say that Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie is a cinematic adventure that elevates everything we [...]
Written by: Jay Heilman (9/18/2025) In a time when movies often rely on special effects or cynical plots, The Senior arrives as a powerful and deeply moving reminder of what cinema can be. This is, without a doubt, one of the best and most heartfelt football movies in recent [...]
Written by: Mike Laxton (August 28, 2025) A Beautiful, Accessible Introduction to the Gospel for All Ages Light of the World, the latest animated feature from The Salvation Poem Project, is a stunning 2D retelling of the life of Jesus that brings Scripture to life with heart, artistry, and purpose. Aimed at families, [...]
Written by: Jay Heilman (7/29/2025) When I took my kids to see DreamWorks Animation’s The Bad Guys in theaters back in the spring of 2022, I went in with minimal expectations—mostly thinking about how I was going to “entertain” my children for the next hour and a [...]
4.5 / 5.0 Written by: Sybill Emmanuel (July 30, 2025) I watched Sketch for the first time with my 15-year-old brother, and surprisingly, he was engaged from beginning to end. Although my brother was mostly interested in the “cool monsters”, the film struck me as having a relatable storyline: a family [...]
