BRANSON – The family getaway to Branson over Memorial Day may have cancelled, but a Sight & Sound show might still be in the works for families looking for an entertaining evening at home. Sight & Sound Theatres has put five of its shows online available for rent ($4.99-$5.99) or purchase ($14.99-$19.99). Those shows are: JESUS, Jonah, Moses, Samson and the show that would be performed live if the Branson theater were open, Noah. All were filmed during live performances at the … [Read more...]
‘King of Kings’ takes artistic license with mixed results
EDITOR’S NOTE: Once a month in 2020, The Pathway will examine a classic Hollywood retelling of a biblical story, compare it to the actual Word of God, and discuss its artistic merits. Viewed critically from a biblical worldview, the stretch of biblical epics from the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s can prompt discussion and appreciation for God’s truly magnificent story. To see all the Movie Club entries, visit www.mbcpathway.com/movieclub. The Movie Here we have an interesting selection for our … [Read more...]
Calculate social media church attendance correctly
NASHVILLE (BP) – Social media gets a bad rap most of the time as the stage for much of the division in our society. As ingrained as it has become in many of our lives, I hear more people complain about its negative effects than praising it for any benefit it may provide. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is safe to say pastors and churches are more grateful for social media than they have ever been. Countless churches are using platforms like Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to deliver … [Read more...]
‘Jesus’ returns to TV May 13, DVD and download coming May 15
LANCASTER, Pa. – An estimated three million people watched the first-ever TV broadcast of a Sight & Sound Theatres stage production on Easter weekend as JESUS debuted on TBN. Viewership included both traditional broadcast and digital streaming. Demand has prompted an encore broadcast on TBN on May 13, leading up to the wide release of JESUS on DVD and digital download on May 15. “We’re thrilled to share this special encore television broadcast of JESUS on TBN,” said Sight & … [Read more...]
‘Ten Commandments’ earns spot as Easter tradition
EDITOR’S NOTE: Once a month in 2020, The Pathway will examine a classic Hollywood retelling of a biblical story, compare it to the actual Word of God, and discuss its artistic merits. Viewed critically from a biblical worldview, the stretch of biblical epics from the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s can prompt discussion and appreciation for God’s truly magnificent story. To see all the Movie Club entries, visit www.mbcpathway.com/movieclub. The Movie I had one movie in mind when I pitched The … [Read more...]
Missourians contribute to COVID-19 ebook
NASHVILLE – Hope amid the COVID-19 crisis is the focus of a new ebook, A Pandemic Proposal: Viral Vitality … Hope for the Human Soul by former Baptist Press editor Art Toalston, with contributions from three Missourians. Even amid the horrors of a global pandemic, Toalston writes, “a distinct vitality” can be experienced “in our souls, in our circumstances, in our relationships, in the world within our sphere of influence, and in how we each move into the future beyond the sorrows of the … [Read more...]
Sight & Sound’s ‘JESUS’ to be broadcast, streamed on TBN this weekend
BRANSON – With movie theaters closed, the greatest rescue story of all time comes to life in a special Easter weekend television broadcast. More than one million people have experienced the live performance of JESUS at Sight & Sound’s theater in Lancaster, Pa. Now, with a planned cinema event canceled due to theater closures from COVID-19, audiences from around the world will have the opportunity to witness the spectacle – exclusively on TBN, or watch it on demand anytime through the … [Read more...]
Epidemics not a novelty in history of Christianity
LONDON, England – Blue crosses marked many doors of disease-ridden London homes in 1563. That year, the bubonic plague once again ravaged England’s capital city, despite efforts to prevent the spread of disease: Stray dogs throughout the city, thought to transmit the plague, were rounded up and killed. Bonfires – believed to “consume the corrupt airs” – filled the streets at sundown three times each week. Plays, fairs and other gatherings were prohibited, and London’s Christians were … [Read more...]
Stuck at home? Entertainment can spark conversation
JEFFERSON CITY – People are likely to be spending more time at home for the foreseeable future, but that isn’t an excuse for anyone to simply fire up Disney+ and unplug their brains. Everything – every book read, every newscast glimpsed, and every movie or TV show watched during “social distancing” is a ripe opportunity begging to spark a conversation among families. Michael Foust, a Baptist journalist who covers the entertainment industry and whose reviews appear across too many … [Read more...]
Lionsgate to Release ‘I Still Believe’ Online Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
HOLLYWOOD – The Kingdom Story Company will release the faith-based drama "I Still Believe" for online streaming on March 27. The movie based on the true story of Jeremy Camp's life was originally released March 13, just as movie theaters began to close as social distancing became necessary due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "With theaters closed nationwide due to these unprecedented events, we want to continue to make I Still Believe available to consumers. The theatrical experience is core to … [Read more...]
‘Samson and Delilah’ one of the best biblical epics
EDITOR’S NOTE: Once a month in 2020, The Pathway will examine a classic Hollywood retelling of a biblical story, compare it to the actual Word of God, and discuss its artistic merits. Viewed critically from a biblical worldview, the stretch of biblical epics from the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s can prompt discussion and appreciation for God’s truly magnificent story. To see all the Movie Club entries, visit www.mbcpathway.com/movieclub. The Movie After two mediocre-at-best movies, I’m thilled … [Read more...]
Movie Review: ‘I Still Believe’ a winning true tale of faith, love and heartbreak
If you’re in a rush, you can just read these first three sentences. If you enjoyed “I can only Imagine,” you’ll enjoy “I Still Believe.” I happen to think both are very well-done and represent important steps forward in “Christian” movie making. Both are true stories based on Christian musical acts’ origin stories, both are love stories and it’s not a spoiler to say both are wrapped up in great loss and sadness yet end in triumphant victory. They’re both also very, very well done. I Still … [Read more...]
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