This is a documentary about a small obscure cafe which became a bar and songwriters venue like no other. So many successful songwriters for many famous artists got their start here. It initially was a cafe with fine food, that morphed into a music based … Continue reading Bluebird
Category: Movies
Jesus Music
This is the title of a documentary released in 2021, offering a narrative of the beginnings of what is currently called Contemporary Christian Music (CCM). It is rated a very respectable and deserving 7.3 on IMDB. It is well told with video from the early … Continue reading Jesus Music
Mutiny on the Bounty
I watched the 1962 version of this film with Marlon Brando and Trevor Howard, winner of best picture that year. There are two others, 1935, with Clark Gable and Charles Laughton, and 1984, with Mel Gibson and Anthony Hopkins. Each film is still rated fairly … Continue reading Mutiny on the Bounty
Jerusalem and the Lost Temple of the Jews
This documentary begins with a premise based on the prophecy of Yeshua, (Jesus’ Hebrew name). Standing before the temple He said, “Do you see all these things?” he asked. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will … Continue reading Jerusalem and the Lost Temple of the Jews
The Most Reluctant Convert
"The dullest and most uninteresting person you meet may one day be a creature that if you saw it now, you would be strongly tempted to fall down and worship or else a horror or a corruption such as you now meet, or if at … Continue reading The Most Reluctant Convert
The Chosen TV Series
I just finished watch the first season of this TV series on dvd and thought it was outstanding. It is rated 9.6 on IMDB. It is about the disciples and Jesus. I will warn you it is not like the Gospel of John film which … Continue reading The Chosen TV Series
Becoming Astrid
This is a 2018 movie based upon Astrid Lindgen, who is the Author of Pippi Longstocking children’s books. It is a hard movie at times, just like life. She has a child out of wedlock and much of the story centers around this event. It … Continue reading Becoming Astrid
Borg vs. McEnroe
This is a 2017 film about tennis, rated 6.9 on IMDB, but if you have any interest in sports you would rate it much higher. It is a very well told and interesting story of these two apparent opposites. I played tennis in high school … Continue reading Borg vs. McEnroe
Testimony Unto Death
We watched a movie, “Tortured for Christ”, by Voice of the Martyrs about Richard Wurmbrand. He was a Lutheran minister when the Soviet Communists invaded and took over Romania. It tells how most church leaders submitted to Communists and denied their faith in Christ. Communism … Continue reading Testimony Unto Death
The Green Prince Movie
This is a movie released in 2014, about the son of the Hamas leader in the west bank, Mosab Hassan Yousef. He collaborates with the Israeli Shin Bet while acting as his fathers trusted first assistant. It is one of those true stories that are … Continue reading The Green Prince Movie
Mully, the Movie
This is the true story of a Kenyan man named Charles Mully. He begins telling his story as a young boy in poverty, due to his fathers drunkenness. He tells a desperate story that is heart breaking and difficult to believe. When he reaches the … Continue reading Mully, the Movie
Magazine Issue 4
Believer’s Testimony We were on vacation and I mentioned “The Lord” to an acquaintance in conversation, he stopped and acknowledged his mutual faith. I added, “The Lord’s name is Yeshua”, just so there was no misunderstanding. The next day I had an opportunity to ask … Continue reading Magazine Issue 4
A Hidden Life, The Movie
A Hidden Life, The Movie “…for the growing good of the world is partly dependent on unhistoric acts; and that things are not so ill with you and me as they might have been, is half owing to the number who lived faithfully a hidden … Continue reading A Hidden Life, The Movie
Harriet, the Movie (2019)
When we got this movie I thought it was a western with a woman heroine, like most of the movies today, that seek to replace the notion of male leadership with a maternal hegemony. When I saw that it was about Harriet Tubman, I wasn’t … Continue reading Harriet, the Movie (2019)
Chernobyl and Lies
It seems that some of the best movies are knockoffs or inspired by documentaries of the same events, consider: - A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood vs Want You Be My Neighbor - Captain Phillips vs Pirates of Somalia - Sully vs Miracle Landing on … Continue reading Chernobyl and Lies
Gosnell Movie
Dr. Kermit Gosnell was an abortionist in Philadelphia whom this movie asserts is the most prolific serial killer in America. This movie is closely based on actual events and the court dialog is from actual court records. You might wonder as I did how … Continue reading Gosnell Movie
A Matter of Faith
This 2014 movie is about evolution versus creationism, a topic which few in the secular mainstream would find interesting, but Christians might. As a "Christian" film it does not have the flash, pomp, and professionalism that fifty million dollars can buy. Harry Anderson plays a … Continue reading A Matter of Faith
The Bookshop (2017)
This movie stars Emily Mortimer, Bill Nighy, and Patricia Clarkson. It is set in 1959, in a quaint seaside location near London and is a story about a persons dream and courage in the face of adversity. Bill Nighy is one of my favorite actors … Continue reading The Bookshop (2017)
Alone in the Wilderness
This is the title of a documentary film about Dick Proenneke, a man who left civilization for the Alaskan wilderness. This movie is a quintessential male statement of challenge, endeavor and quest. The film was compiled from self-made films and the personal diary of … Continue reading Alone in the Wilderness
Won’t You Be My Neighbor
I just watched a movie of this title about Fred Rogers, the creator of the long running children's PBS TV series, "Mr. Rogers Neighborhood". I wasn't interested at first because I thought I knew all about him and his show. However, IMDB rates it 8.5 … Continue reading Won’t You Be My Neighbor
Stan and Ollie
I recently went to see the movie, Stan and Ollie. It was about the last years of the legendary comedy team, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. They were one of the top box office draws from the 1920's to mid 1940's after which their popularity … Continue reading Stan and Ollie
First Man
I recently went and saw the movie, First Man, and was pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed it very much and it kept me entertained throughout with its suspenseful action and interesting story. The movie is more of a biopic of Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk … Continue reading First Man
The 5:17 to Paris
We watched an outstanding movie entitled "The 5:17 to Paris." You might recall the three young Americans who thwarted a terrorist massacre on a train in France. This is their story and even includes the actual men portraying themselves. Movies based on true events seem … Continue reading The 5:17 to Paris
John Adams
I just finished watching the HBO series of John Adams, based the book by David McCullough. I read the book when it came out several years ago. If you have even the smallest interest in history these are well told representations of John Adams life … Continue reading John Adams
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