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Annabelle (2014) Directed by John R. Leonetti - Movie Review
Annabelle (2014) Directed by: John R. Leonetti Writer: Gary Dauberman Stars: Annabelle Wallis, Ward Horton, Tony Amendola, Alfre Woodward Run Time: 98 Min Rated: 14-A (Canada) R (MPAA) for intense sequences of disturbing violence and terror. Listen here for audio of radio interviews about...
The Maze Runner (2014) Directed by Wes Ball - Movie Review
The Maze Runner (2014) Directed by: Wes Ball Writers: Noah Oppenheim, Grant Pierce Myers, T.S. Nowlin (screenplay); James Dashner (book) Stars: Dylan O'Brien, Blake Cooper, Kaya Scodelario, Will Poulter, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Aml Ameen, Ki Hong Lee Run Time: 113 min Rated: PG (Canada)...
Boyhood (2014) Directed by Richard Linklater - Movie Review
Boyhood (2014) Directed by: Richard Linklater Writer: Richard Linklater Stars: Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke, Lorelei Linklater Run Time: 165 Min Rated: PG (Canada), R (MPAA) for language including sexual references, and for teen drug and alcohol use. Listen here for audio...
Ghostbusters (1984) Directed by Ivan Reitman - Movie Review
Ghostbusters (1984) Directed by: Ivan Reitman Writers: Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis Stars: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis, Annie Potts Run Time: 105 Min Rated: PG (Canada), PG (MPAA). Listen here for audio of radio interviews about films from...
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1 (2014) Directed by James Gunn - Movie Review
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1 (2014) Directed by: James Gunn Writer: James Gunn, Nicole Perlman, Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning Stars: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Benicio Del Toro, Lee Pace Run Time: 121 min. Rated: PG (Canada) PG-13 (MPAA) for intense...
Hercules (2014) Directed by Brett Ratner - Movie Review
Hercules (2014) Directed by: Brett Ratner Writer: Ryan Condal and Evan Spiliotopoulos Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Ian McShane, Rufus Sewell, Aksel Hennie, Reece Ritchie, Ingrid Bolsø Bredal, John Hurt and Joseph Fiennes. Run Time:98 Min Rated:14A (Canada) PG-13 (MPAA) for epic battle...
Transformers 4 Age of Extinction (2014) Directed by Michael Bay - Movie Review
Transformers 4 Age of Extinction (2014) Directed by: Michael Bay Writer: Ehren Kruger Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Kelsey Grammer, Stanley Tucci, Nicola Peltz, Jack Reynor, Titus Welliver, Peter Cullen, Mark Ryan, Ken Watanabe Run Time: 165 Min Rated: PG (Canada) PG-13 (MPAA) for intense sequences...
How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) Directed by Dean DeBlois - Movie Review
How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) Directed by Dean DeBlois Writer: Dean DeBlois, (screenplay), Cressida Cowell ("How to Train Your Dragon" book series) Stars: Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, Gerard Butler, Cate Blanchett, Kristen Wiig, Craig Ferguson, Kit Harington, DjimonHounsou Run Time:...
Book Of The Month For May 2014: I Am Not Afraid
Book Of The Month For May 2014: I Am Not Afraid "I Am Not Afraid: Demon Possession and Spiritual Warfare" by Bennett, Robert H. 2013 / Paperback / 240 Pages Overview While Africa and Madagascar seem like strange and faraway places, the world in which we now live has become much...
Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) Directed by: Marc Web - Movie Review
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) Directed by: Marc Web Writer: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci (screenplay), Stan Lee, Steve Ditko (Comic Book) Stars: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, Sally Field Run Time: 142 Min Rated PG (Canada) Rated PG-13 (MPAA) for sequences of...
Heaven Is For Real (2014) Directed by: Randall Wallace - Movie Review
Click the banner below to listen to interviews about films from a Christian perspective with Pastors Ted Giese and Todd Wilken on IssuesEtc.org. Heaven Is For Real (2014) Directed by: Randall Wallace Writer: Randall Wallace, Chris Parker (screenplay), Todd Burpo,...
The Agony in the Garden
Recently I had the privilege to take part in Canadian Lutheran World Relief's (CLWR) 2014 Global Encounter, held in Israel and Palestine. In addition to visiting places like the Augusta Victoria Hospital and various Lutheran schools which are supported in part through funding from CLWR, I also...
Noah (2014) Directed by: Darren Aronofsky - Movie Review
Noah (2014) Directed by: Darren Aronofsky Writer: Darren Aronofsky, Ari Handel (screenplay) Stars: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Anthony Hopkins, Emma Watson, Ray Winstone Run Time: 138 Min Rated PG (Canada) Rated PG-13 (MPAA)for violence, disturbing images and brief suggestive content....
Son of God (2014) Directed By: Christopher Spencer - Movie Review
Click the banner below to listen to interviews about films from a Christian perspective with Pastors Ted Giese and Todd Wilken on IssuesEtc.org. Son of God (2014) Directed by: Christopher Spencer Writer: Richard Bedser, Christopher Spencer, Colin Swash, Nic Young Stars: Diogo...
12 Years a Slave (2013) Directed by: Steve McQueen - Movie Review
12 Years a Slave (2013) Directed by: Steve McQueen. Writer: John Ridley (screenplay), Solomon Northup, David Wilson (Book) Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Brad Pitt, Adepero Oduye Runtime: 134 min Rated 14A (Canada), Rated R (MPAA) for violence/cruelty,...
Nebraska (2013) Directed by: Alexander Payne - Movie Review
Listen to interviews about films from a Christian perspective with Pastors Ted Giese and Todd Wilken on IssuesEtc.org. Click the banner to hear the radio interview. IssuesEtc where Christianity meets culture. Nebraska (2013) Directed by: Alexander Payne. Writer: Bob Nelson. Stars:...
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), Extended Edition (2013) Directed by: Peter Jackson - Movie Review
Listen to interviews about films from a Christian perspective with Pastors Ted Giese and Todd Wilken on IssuesEtc.org. Click the banner to hear the radio interview. IssuesEtc where Christianity meets culture. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), Extended Edition (2013) Directed...
Ender's Game (2013) Directed By Gavin Hood - Movie Review
Listen to interviews about films from a Christian perspective with Pastors Ted Giese and Todd Wilken on IssuesEtc.org. Click the banner to hear the radio review of Ender' Game. Ender's Game (2013) Directed by: Gavin Hood Written by: Gavin Hood (screenplay), Orson Scott Card (book)...
Quest: Christianity and the Movies, Extras, Part IV
“Christianity and the Movies” Pr. Giese’s Online Class through Concordia Lutheran Seminary This blog post includes media used in part 4/4 of an Online Quest Course taught on Tuesday October 1st 2013. In part four of this Quest course we looked at two areas. 1 a) Hymns in Film; 1 b)...
Rush (2013) Directed By Ron Howard - Movie Review
Click the banner below to listen to audio reviews on demand. Rush (2013) Directed by: Ron Howard Written by: Peter Morgan (screenplay) Stars: Daniel Brühl, Chris Hemsworth, Alexandra Maria Lara, Olivia Wilde, Runetime: 123 min. Rated 14A (Canada), R(MPAA) for sexual content, nudity,...