Monthly Archives: September 2016

The Magnificent Seven

Posted on September 24, 2016 by revkennydickson

Remaking a classic among classic films is where most directors should fear to tread. In remaking The Magnificent Seven, one of the most recognized American Westerns and is itself a reimagining of one of the greatest films in all of … Continue reading →

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Sully

Posted on September 19, 2016 by revkennydickson

Clint Eastwood’s Sully is a compelling film recounting the January 2009 forced water landing of US Airways Flight 1549 after bird strikes knocked out both engines shortly after take-off from New York City’s La Guardia Airport.  While most Americans are … Continue reading →

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In Case You Missed It Film Review “United 93”

Posted on September 11, 2016 by revkennydickson

Originally posted on CrossRoads Faith and Film:
In Case You Missed It Film Review “United 93”In Case You Missed It Film Review “United 93”I wrote this review for my local church paper for the release of “United 93” in 2006.…

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What’s In A Name: 9/11 Reflection

Posted on September 11, 2016 by revkennydickson

Originally posted on CrossRoads Faith and Film:
On the first anniversary of 9/11 I was pastor at First United Methodist church in Farmersville Texas. As on the day of the attack we worshipped on the first anniversary. It was a…

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Reflections From and On 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2016 by revkennydickson

Originally posted on CrossRoads Faith and Film:
I was the pastor at First United Methodist Church in Farmersville Texas on 9/11/01. I had been there six weeks and was still getting to know the church and community. In the midst…

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