Top Movies for 2014 – Shows What America Wants

Once again, family movies have proven to be the top draw at the box office. Below is the list of top grossing movies in the U.S., from 2014, according to BoxOfficeMojo.com 1. Guardians of the Galaxy (PG-13) $333.0 million 2. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (PG-13) $323.9 million 3. Captain America: The WinterContinue reading “Top Movies for 2014 – Shows What America Wants”

ANNIE, Old vs. New

I recently saw the new Annie movie with two of my daughters. It met with positive reviews from all three of us. Our discussion after the movie focused on comparing this new modernized version with the classic Annie that came out in 1982. It just so happened that my girls and I had also watched the olderContinue reading “ANNIE, Old vs. New”

Help Glazed Man Win!

Please help me and Glazed Man win an award for the Best Book Trailer for a Children’s book on BOOKREELS.COM. By visiting my book’s page on that website and watching the book trailer and leaving a comment, you’ll be helping Glazed Man’s chances of winning. All you have to do is follow these 5 simple steps: 1.Continue reading “Help Glazed Man Win!”

Marvel vs DC Epic

This is only a fantasy movie, but it’s a really fun fantasy, so why not indulge a little. What if there were a movie that pitted Marvel superheroes against DC superheroes? I don’t think it will every happen, but the trailer below allows us to dream a little. It’s created by fan, Alex Luthor. It’sContinue reading “Marvel vs DC Epic”

Christmas Movies, Good & Bad

Here is my take on the Christmas movies I’ve seen. As usual, I’m coming from the point of view of a  Conservative Christian father of 4 kids. The ultimate goal for me is to find movies that I can watchwith my wife and kids and we all enjoy. The Muppet Christmas Carol – This isContinue reading “Christmas Movies, Good & Bad”

Ridley Scott’s NonBiblical EXODUS

Here we go again. Another great Bible story is being translated into a big-budget Hollywood movie by a Director and a lead actor whose least concern is telling the story accurately. This time it’s the story of Moses as he leads the children of Israel out of Egypt. The Director is Ridley Scott who admits thatContinue reading “Ridley Scott’s NonBiblical EXODUS”

Is the Bible Reliable?

I just finished going through this video series with our youth at my church. It’s part 2 of the True U series, produced by Focus on the Family. I highly recommend it for all youth 8th through 12th grade. It’s meant to prepare students for the attacks on their faith that will surely come asContinue reading “Is the Bible Reliable?”

BIG HERO 6 – My Review

Big Hero 6, the new movie by Walt Disney Animation Studios, was a big hit with me and my kids. The story is set in the future when robotic technology is revolutionizing everything. Our hero, named “Hero”, is one of several kids we’re introduced to in the movie, who are gifted robotic designers/engineers. When Hero’s bigContinue reading “BIG HERO 6 – My Review”

Black Panther Revealed

Marvel Studios made several exciting announcements today about upcoming movies that will further develop the Marvel universe. Some of the announcements involved familiar names from the Avengers, and some were about new names to the big screen. Names that Marvel Comics fans will instantly recognize but film fans will have to get to know. OfContinue reading “Black Panther Revealed”