Christians in Cinema BLOG

“…networks shunned prime-time portrayals of religion as part of Americans’ everyday life.” So states Mark I. Pinsky in an article for The Wall Street Journal online. What?
With Christianity ranked by some as the largest religion in the world, and even the most conservative reports (Barna Group’s survey of church attendance) finding that at least half […]

Sherwood Films and Sony BMG/Music Entertainment announced today the Friday, September 26th opening date for Fireproof. Put that on your calendar and start asking your local theater for tickets. Remember that if you can’t go on Friday, make it a point to attend opening weekend (Friday, Saturday or Sunday), because box office results are tallied […]

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I’ve read a lot of press releases and articles lately that refer to the wonderful success of Facing the Giants from our friends at Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia. It’s tempting to look at that story, look at the budget, and do some kind of differential equation that projects equal, or even greater, results. […]

I read a conversation thread today that started out “Is it a sin to watch certain TV shows?” The writer went on to name a certain TV show. It promotes behaviors and themes contrary to this person’s faith, and while it doesn’t make them go out and do those things, they wondered if the shows […]

This week, oil prices continue to surge, jumping at least $7 since the beginning of the week. The U.S. economy is already feeling the effects of the housing market slump and its related credit squeeze. Some analysts predict the price per gallon will reach $5 easily before the middle of summer. The cost of oil […]

The Fireproof blog has some great BTS (behind-the-scenes) information and pictures posted. You can even catch a look at one of the early poster designs. It may not be the finished product, but gives you an idea of the design concept.
One entry I particularly enjoyed was the April 18th video showing part of the recording […]

Joseph Simpkins, of Living Water Films, sent this link to a radio interview he recently did with Life Radio, 90.5, in Wilmington. They’re filming with the Red One Camera, and have drawn a lot of attention for using this cutting-edge digital camera.
The film? “Fatal Flaw”
The story? An ordinary guy living way beyond his means who […]