A Shine of Rainbows – ALIVE at the Movies

I’ve was going to write a review on The King’s Speech, but it seems as though every month I find another little gem that received virtually no publicity (unlike The Kings Speech) that I wanted to offer to you. I did notice that on the DVD release category it said ‘Freestyle Releasing’ and that seemed …

Gifted Hands – The Ben Carson Story: ALIVE at the Movies

Sometimes you just have to shout about something or someone good. Well, here’s my shout-out about Dr. Ben Carson, the man and Gifted Hands that tells his story. Gifted Hands is a Johnson and Johnson Spotlight Presentation that was originally aired on TNT. Thank you Johnson and Johnson! Gifted Hands is based on the true …

Stanley and Iris: ALIVE at the Movies

Stanley and Iris is a movie that sneaks up on you. While you may or may not be able to relate to middle America, most of us somewhere in our background at least had a taste of it. This delightful movie puts you right there in the middle of it. Every day factory worker, Iris …

Get Low: ALIVE at the Movies

Period pieces are pretty much the kiss of death for mainstream moviegoers. Fortunately, my readers are anything but mainstream, so you are going to love Get Low. This is a movie set in 1930’s Tennessee. It’s a true tall tale based loosely on a bit of old American folklore. Get Low immediately hits you with …

Dave: ALIVE at the Movies

Eighteen years ago a movie hit the big screen that should be resurrected. This is me, Carolyn Hastings, exhuming Dave. Dave was released in 1993. I loved it then and I loved it even more the second time around. With all the “stuff” hitting the proverbial fan right now, Dave Kovic would be a refreshing …

The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry – ALIVE at the Movies

You probably won’t find The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry in Redbox or Blockbuster Express. You will find it on Netflix and in the video store. It is undeniably Christian in content—a faith based movie that has a definite message. The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry is unabashedly slow moving. This is for a reason. This movie …

Bright Shiny Ornaments on Your Tree! ALIVE Movie Review

I love Christmas and I love movies. I love Christmas movies! I have to admit that for years I recorded all the Christmas movies that came on TV to video, that way the day after Thanksgiving the Christmas movie marathon would begin. Every year I added a few new ones. Then came my precious DVR. …

Crazy Heart: ALIVE at the Movies

Okay, shoot me—I love Country music. So, when I heard about Crazy Heart my interest was mildly piqued. I watched as Jeff Bridges won the Oscar but I still waited seven months to rent it. I even had the DVD for three days before I put it in the machine. Crazy Heart is about Bad …

The Book of Eli: ALIVE at the Movies

The Book of Eli The whole basic premise of The Book of Eli intrigued me. I had seen and heard just enough about this movie to spur my curiosity but not enough to go to the theater and plunk down twenty bucks (it truly is all about the popcorn!). Let’s begin. The Book of Eli …

Taking Chance: ALIVE Movie Review

I consider myself a Patriot (yes, capital P). I don’t usually cry at movies. I didn’t even cry during Beaches or Terms of Endearment. Now I know that probably comes off a little hard core, but before you judge me, I want you to know that I always cry during the Star Spangled Banner or …

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