Feb
20
2012
Family Christian Movies
Trip Lee – No Worries REMIX (ft. Lecrae & FLAME)
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The Preacher’s Wife: Original Soundtrack Album $6.70 By this time in her career, Whitney Houston had a formula sound, and here she leans on it hard, surrounding herself with adult contemporary heavy-hitters like Diane Warren and Babyface. This wasn’t the monster her previous records were, most notably The Bodyguard soundtrack, even though it seems to be an overt attempt at satisfying the same audience. Her voice is as crystalline as ever, but overal… |
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Yo Gabba Gabba!: The Dancey Dance Bunch $8.32 A hip Nick Jr. show for toddlers that’s both entertaining and educational, Yo Gabba Gabba features human host DJ Lance Rock and five colorfully costumed characters who dance, sing, and play together while learning about things like friendship, differences, and problem solving. “Friends” finds the Dancey Dance Bunch playing together and discovering the importance of respecting one another and “Danc… |
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Blue Hawaii $3.80 Elvis Presley’s seventh film was the first of his “Hawaii trilogy” (including Girls! Girls! Girls! and Paradise, Hawaiian Style). While its story is daft–the King has just been released from his Army posting in Italy and returned to the islands, where he’s trying to avoid working in his father’s fruit business–the music is not: “Blue Hawaii,” “Almost Always True,” and the beautiful “Can’t Help F… |
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Newsies: 20th Anniversary Edition [Blu-ray] $18.95 Except for feature-length animation, the musical has gone the way of the dinosaur. The Walt Disney company took a stab at reviving the live-action musical in 1992 with Newsies, a throwback picture with a curious subject. In 1899, the pint-sized newsboys delivering the New York papers go on strike against the unfair practices of news magnates Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst. The product… |
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The Little Mermaid (Fully Restored Special Edition) [VHS] $7.85 From the moment that Prince Eric’s ship emerged from the fog in the opening credits it was apparent that Disney had somehow, suddenly recaptured that “magic” that had been dormant for thirty years. In the tale of a headstrong young mermaid who yearns to “spend a day, warm on the sand,” Ariel trades her voice to Ursula, the Sea Witch (classically voiced by Pat Carroll), for a pair of legs. Ariel ca… |
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Pinocchio (Two-Disc 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo + BD Live) [Blu-ray] $35.99 Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: 03/10/2009… |
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Courageous $9.12 In this faith-based drama, four Georgia policemen struggle to contain the gang violence erupting in their community. After one cop suffers a terrible tragedy, he turns to devout religious faith to give him strength and peace, inviting his colleagues to join him in his beliefs and use them to better their lives, their families, and their crusade for justice on the streets. Alex Kendrick, Ken Bevel,… |
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Fireproof $5.74 This moving Christian-themed drama follows the spiritual evolution of a troubled firefighter (Kirk Cameron) disillusioned with his marriage. Taking the advice of his father, the emotionally unstable (and agnostic) man begins a rehabilitative self-help program that leads him to a profound religious awakening and a deeper connection with his loved one. Erin Bethea, Ken Bevel co-star. 118 min. Widesc… |
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The Genesis Code $7.89 A journalism student (Kelsey Sanders) finds herself having a growing bond with the campus’s star hockey player (Logan Bartholomew), despite their differences on the place of faith in their lives. Will his skepticism be shaken, and their positions reconciled? Uplifting tale co-stars Ernest Borgnine, Louise Fletcher, Lance Henriksen, Fred Dalton Thompson, Catherine Hicks. 138 min. Widescreen (Enhanc… |
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Left Behind Board Game based on the Christan Movie $19.99 Based on the movie and like the Best Seller, this game has two exciting parts. The first is prior to the Rapture and the second is after the Rapture. It is the classic contest between good and evil. In the first part of the game, the players task is to answer questions correctly and earn and save Left Behind Tokens. These tokens are of great value in the second part of the game (which starts witho… |
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Praying the Movies $20 “This book is a collection of 31 devotionals — one a day for a month — that seek to connect movies with the spiritual life of moviegoers. Each devotional contains passages from Scripture, an introduction to a scene from a popular film, a description of that scene, a meditation on the themes in the scene and Scripture, questions to encourage further reflection on the part of the reader, a suggestion for a hymn, and a brief prayer. This book can be used by an individual or in group study.” |
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Finding Faith at the Movies $13 “Using movies to explore faith and spirituality issues is in vogue today, but it’s difficult to find the time to show and discuss a full-length film in most adult or youth classes or groups. Barbara Mraz, a deacon in the Episcopal Church and a high school teacher, found a solution. This practical, hands-on book will help Christian educators, youth leaders, and anyone wishing to use films as teaching tools to explore and discuss a film within the usual 40-50 minutes available. Mraz provides an introduction, related Scripture passages, carefully selected film segments (with VCR counter numbers and DVD settings), and thought-provoking discussion questions for twelve movies that explore topics such as temptation, duty, forgiveness, redemption, gratitude, and other important Christian values. This proven technique–one Mraz has been using for years–requires a minimum of preparation and generates the maximum in participation. Industry film ratings are provided so leaders can pick appropriate films.” |
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A Conservative Christian Reviews the Greatest Movies Ever Made $17.99 “no description” |
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Movies That Matter: Reading Film Through the Lens of Faith $14.95 “In modern culture, nothing matters more than the movies, says popular film critic and Jesuit Richard Leonard. Movies that Matter views fifty important movies through a “lens of faith,” showing how the great directors, screenwriters, and actors use the language of film to celebrate the human spirit and put us in touch with the divine.” |
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The Catholic Crusade Against the Movies, 1940-1975 $44 “For more than three decades the Catholic Church through its Legion of Decency controlled the content of Hollywood films. Studios submitted their films to the Legion for a rating, which varied from general approval to condemnation. Documenting the inner workings of the Legion, The Catholic Crusade Against the Movies examines how the Church acquired such control and how the changes in the movie industry and American society at large in the post-World War II era eventually conspired against that institution’s power and led to its demise.” |
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Jesus at the Movies: A Guide to the First Hundred Years $24 “The most complete viewer’s guide ever to the films about Jesus, presenting a film-by-film look at those movies in all dimensions: as film, as literature, as history, and as theology.” |
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Saint Paul Returns to the Movies: Triumph Over Shame $22 “In this compelling sequel to his Saint Paul at the Movies, Robert Jewett brings another selection of contemporary films into dialogue with the biblical worldview. Jewett discusses ten major Hollywood movies that focus on the theme of shame and interprets them in the light of what St. Paul’s letters say on the subject. His compelling analysis not only shows the cinema’s unique capacity to unmask one of the deepest dilemmas of the human heart, but also offers the revolutionary view that the triumph of grace over shameful status, circumstances, and experiences lies at the heart of Paul’s theology.” |
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Catching Light: Looking for God in the Movies $20 “Films have come to not only entertain modern minds but also to inform and shape them. Many of the best cinematic works have profound religious elements, either clear or subtle. In “Catching Light” Roy Anker examines nineteen popular films, showing how they convey a range of striking perspectives on the human encounter with God.>Organized by genre — tragedy, comedy, fairy-tale, and drama — these selected films present different, surprising ways in which God shows up amid the messy circumstances of life. For each film Anker looks closely at the plot, especially at how experiences of the storiesb characters ultimately move them btoward Lightb — a recognition of a loving, redemptive deity.>The first section of the book looks at three classic films of the 1970s that inspect personal, social, and cultural evil: “The Godfather, Chinatown,” and “The Deer Hunter.” The second group of films depicts the ways and depths of specifically Christian notions of redemption: “Tender Mercies, The Mission, Places in the Heart,” and “Babettebs Feast.” Some of the most successful films of our time have come as fairy-tale fantasies: the “Star Wars” saga, “Superman,” and three of Steven Speilbergbs blost boyb stories, each of which Anker interprets as fables of search and redemption. The films in the last section of the book feature characters who, to their great surprise, are ambushed by a wholly unexpected God: “Grand Canyon, American Beauty,” and “Three Colors: Blue.”>In addition to focusing on the theological dimension of each film, Anker comments on its merits both as story and as cinema. Every chapter also includes sidebars that discuss each filmbs history and significance as well as thequality and special features of DVD editions. For anyone interested in the intersection of religion, art, and culture, “Catching Light” offers a unique view of contemporary faith.” |
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Passion for the Movies: Spiritual Insights from Contemporary Films $16.99 “Watching movies is among the most popular pastimes today. Many contemporary movies contain biblical values and principles that provide insights into our lives and destiny.lt;br gt;lt;br gt;lt;emgt;Passion for the Movieslt;emgt; examines 20 films and reveals the spiritual parallels that surface through each storyline.lt;br gt;lt;br gt;Includes a amp;quot;questionsamp;quot; section to provide stimulus for discussion in a small group setting. Films featured include the following: lt;emgt;The Passion of the Christlt;emgt;, lt;emgt;Titaniclt;emgt;, lt;emgt;Saving Private Ryanlt;emgt;. Complete with study guide.” |
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Meaning at the Movies: Becoming a Discerning Viewer $16.99 “no description” |
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Praying the Movies II: More Daily Meditations from Classic Films $20 “From “To Kill a Mockingbird” to “O Brother, Where Art Thou?,” this collection of 31 devotionals incorporates popular movies with passages from Scripture. Each devotional includes a meditation, questions to encourage reflection, a prayer, and a hymn.” |
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How Movies Helped Save My Soul: Finding Spiritual Fingerprints in Culturally Significant Films $13.99 “At its best, film can transport you to what C.S. Lewis called a “thin place,” where the line between harsh reality and the transcendent is so subtly blurred that for a moment, you find it difficult to tell the difference. Film, in the final analysis, can do for you what all great art does–irritate and heal, challenge and affirm, inspire and sadden. “How Movies Help Save My Soul explores the profound possibilities of movies to guide, critique and provoke the postmodern Christian journey. The book examines more than 50 films to see beyond simple multiplex fodder to encounter something transcendent in film.” |
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Jesus in Twentieth-Century Literature, Art, and Movies $35.95 “no description” |
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Hearing a Film, Seeing a Sermon: Preaching and Popular Movies $13 “no description” |
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How to Watch Movies with Kids: A Values-Based Strategy $9.95 “no description” |
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Saint Paul at the Movies: The Apostle’s Dialogue with American Culture $25 “”Robert Jewett presents an original and fascinating entry into Pauline theology through the use of contemporary classics. Each major Pauline theme is paired with a companion film. By pointing out both similarities and divergences between the two, Jewett adds to the understanding and appreciation of both media”.–Richard A. Blake, S.J., teacher and film reviewer.” |
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Family Fellowship $10.99 “”I remember a time I tried to create fellowship with my wife and kids. We all went camping. Sounds like something people do to create good memories and establish family ties, right? Well, it was a disaster Pure tension It seemed no one could do anything right. Being a city boy I grew up behind a television. My favorite shows were all the education I needed. Camping would be piece of cake We would set up our tent in wild surroundings. Then we would go fishing, catch the BIG ONE, and roast it over an open fire. For dessert there would be s’mores and roasted marshmallows. Then we would joyfully sing campfire songs. After this I would put the kids to bed in their sleeping bags and they would instantly go to sleep. My wife and I would stay up late next to the fire, looking at the stars and making love. Upon our arrival, I found that reality was a far cry from the movies.” Sit back and relax as Jonathan and Maranatha take you on a fun, yet challenging journey through the ins and outs of raising kids. Learn the secrets of how these ordinary parents achieved extraordinary results at winning the hearts of their children. Jonathan and Maranatha live in North Central Washington with their four children, twelve chickens, and two goats. Jonathan is a Registered Piano Technician. Maranatha is a stay at home mom, homeschool teacher and mad scientist” |
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The Reason for Sports: A Christian Fanifesto $13.99 “>There are books on how to worship God with our marriages, our money, and our sex lives. Books on how to “think biblically” about movies, television, and the arts. Books on how to vote Christianly and how not to vote Christianly. But there is little thoughtful, Christ-centered writing on the subject that drives most of men’s banter with each other and consumes the bulk of their free time. Sports. >Written in the vein of Rick Reilly (“Sports Illustrated”), Chuck Klosterman (“Spin, Esquire”), and David Foster Wallace (“A Supposedly Fun Thing I’ll Never Do Again”), “The Reason for Sports” will both entertain and shed light on some of today’s most pertinent sports issues (race, drugs, hero worship, and more)–all through a biblical lens.” |
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Outside Hollywood: The Young Christian’s Guide to Vocational Filmmaking $15 “In Outside Hollywood, experienced cinematographer, writer, and animator Isaac Botkin outlines the duties of Christians who engage in the art of film, calling Christians to exercise rigorous discernment when participating in this powerful communication medium?both as creators and as consumers. Isaac reveals Hollywood’s self-consciously anti-God mentality, providing compelling insights into the Marxist agenda of Hollywood past and present. Important, practical filmmaking knowledge is also imparted, including the key to courageous script writing and the responsibilities of professional directing, as Isaac draws from his own experiences as both a Hollywood outsider and insider in professional film and television. Every Christian who enjoys watching movies will find Isaac’s insights into Hollywood and modern filmmaking to be an invaluable tool for biblical discernment and family discipleship. Learn how to discern truth and glorify God through film in this important, timely work.” |
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I Want to Talk to My Teen About: Movies, Music $9.99 “Parents often struggle with how to approach their teen and talk to them about such topics like sex, money, addictions or even just stuff going on in their everyday life but just can’t find the way or the time to do it. This new series provides parents with a digest of key biblical principles regarding important topics and easy-to-follow plans for sharing them with their teens.” |
