Given that there have been myriad adaptations of Louisa May Alcott’s classic tome, Little Women, including (but not limited to) the heralded George Cukor classic from 1933 as well as Gillian Armstrong’s equally impressive interpretation in 1994—it’s surprising that a new take on the tale from writer/director Greta Gerwig would feel so fresh and new. But that’s exactly what this remarkable filmmake...[Read More]
Welcome to this week’s “Preview Reel” column, where we look at the week’s upcoming wide release movies. After a predictably quiet weekend from newcomers seven days ago, we approach yet another relatively quiet weekend where Fate of the Furious is expected to dominate again. The only wide release newcomer this week is the Tom Hanks and Emma Watson thriller, The Circle. Luckily, this lull will be ov...[Read More]
Noah is a good movie, but certainly not a great movie. It is, in the truest sense, loosely based on the Biblical story of Noah and the ark. There is much controversy regarding the accuracy of this film as it pertains to scripture, my advice to Christians is that you use this movie as a means to open up conversation. Do not get caught up in the inaccuracies, but be grateful that Hollywood is giving...[Read More]