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No laughing matter: Joker’s dark content ‘dangerous,’ reviewers say

The new psychological thriller "Joker" is a "dangerous" movie that glorifies violence and could spark copycats, even if it does raise important questions about mental illness and society's downtrodden, say faith-based reviewers who screened the film.

Kendricks on movie making: One saved ‘better than 10’ Oscars

“People often say, ‘You guys have an agenda when you're making this movie.’ Yes, absolutely — the Great Commission is our agenda,” Stephen Kendrick added. “We're unapologetic about it. I'm not going to stand before God and Him say, ‘Did you get an Academy Award?’”

Pastor compensation studied by financial planner

A church offers a prospective pastor a salary it thinks is reasonable, and the pastor – not wanting to appear greedy – begrudgingly accepts. But then tax season arrives or retirement approaches.

Review ‘Ben-Hur’ a delightful remake of 1959 classic

The 2016 version of Ben-Hur does have plenty of action, but it also has a gripping screenplay with lots of great lessons, straight from Scripture.

In Marvel vs. DC superhero battle, only one is family-friendly, watchdog says

Superhero movies remain as popular as ever among parents and children, but according to Parents Television Council's Christopher Gildemeister, only Marvel is committed to making content for the entire family.

Review: Is ‘Captain America: Civil War’ family friendly? (And what about that superhero vs. superhero worldview?)

There is a popular belief among Christian moviegoers that even non-Christians are attracted to superhero movies because they, unknowingly, are looking for such a cosmic King, but what do we do when Hollywood gives us movies in which our superheroes are fighting not evil but one another?

‘Risen’ ‘second chance’ portrayal of Jesus’ story

Actor Joseph Fiennes says it’s natural to have questions about Jesus – questions that Scripture may not directly answer but are nevertheless fascinating to ponder and explore.

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