Written by: Jay Heilman (9/17/2026) Survival cinema has a tendency to lean heavily on man-versus-wild logistics—finding shelter, sparking fires, and bracing against freezing temperatures. But in Heart of the Beast, director David Ayer crafts something far deeper: an intense, emotionally resonant examination of loyalty, brotherhood, and raw [...]
Written by: Jay Heilman (9/20/2026) Every once in a while, a documentary arrives in theaters that does far more than just recount historical facts or celebrate an extraordinary life—it grabs your heart, shifts your perspective, and reminds you of the boundless power of faith. That is precisely [...]
Written by: Mike Laxton (8/19/2026) Starring Mena Massoud and Elijah Alexander, the new biblical epic delivers a powerful, visually impressive telling of Daniel’s early years in Babylon while never losing sight of the faith at the center of the story. I recently had the opportunity to attend [...]
Written by: Jay Heilman (9/9/2026) Ever since Angel Studios announced it had acquired the distribution rights to Runner, the anticipation has been mounting. Months of pulse-pounding trailers promised an enticing cinematic cocktail: high-stakes drama, kinetic combat, and a classic odd-couple dynamic. The core premise is a lean, [...]
Beyond Belief Hits All the Right Notes with High-Energy Rock, 80s Nostalgia, and an Inspiring Message of Faith By Jay Heilman As a lifelong fan of Christian rock, the music of Petra has served as a foundational soundtrack to my life. Over the decades, I have had [...]
Written by: Darcy Webber (8/21/2026) Worship session on the big screen? A gathering of dozens of top worship pastors/artists of multiple generations from across the globe? If you love God, worshipping God through music, and modern Christian worship music, House of Worship is a unique film that [...]
Written by: Celita Diaz-Perillo (8/13/2026) On this day, July 14, 2026, a new Christian based drama releases. Elijah Peel is a story about a young man (Robert Malcolm Cumming) who has gotten lost on his journey to great success. His manager (Kevin Sorbo) doesn’t know how to [...]
Written by: Jay Heilman (8/13/2026) Behind Closed Doors: A High-Stakes Showdown That Shaped the Modern World In October 1986, two men held the fate of human civilization in the palms of their hands. Gathered at Høfði House—a modest, reportedly haunted seafront villa in Reykjavik, Iceland—President Ronald Reagan [...]
Written by: Jay Heilman (July 6, 2026) TV Review: Netflix’s 'Little House on the Prairie' is a Beautiful, Faithful Return to the Frontier As a long-time fan of the iconic, Michael Landon-led Little House on the Prairie series from the 1970s, I have to admit I walked [...]
Review written by: Jay Heilman Before the Legend: Why ‘Young Washington’ is the Ultimate 250th Birthday Big-Screen Experience They say that to truly prepare for the future, we must understand our past. As a student and history lover, I’ve watched countless documentaries on the Revolutionary War and [...]
