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 [...]
4.8 / 5.0 Written by: Mike Laxton (June 9, 2025) For those who love the original animated film, this live-action retelling of How To Train Your Dragon does not disappoint — it elevates the story with breathtaking realism, emotional depth, and cinematic beauty. From the stunning visuals of Berk [...]
4.7/5.0 Written by: Mike Laxton (April 18, 2025) As someone who regularly dives into storytelling and experiences meant for families, I wasn’t quite prepared for just how moving The King of Kings would be. This new animated feature, brought to us by Angel Studios, is an absolute gem—especially [...]
Written by: Kelly Meade (2/20/2025) Life can be messy. We make mistakes and must live through the consequences of them. However, one thing is certain no human life is a mistake, and we were all created for a beautiful purpose. The Unbreakable Boy tells the real-life story of the [...]
