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About revkennydickson

I am a United Methodist minister and my professional passion is connecting issues of life and faith to film and other artforms. I am also interested in autism awareness and ministry and special needs. I am married to Michelle and have two children.

Cross+Roads Renewal: Cannes

Posted on May 13, 2015 by revkennydickson

Upon my first full day in the town of Cannes, France, I was reminded of a truth I often forget, sometimes it’s good to get lost. The day following my 29 hour trip to this sublime town, and after a … Continue reading →

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Cross + Roads Faith and Film Festival Overview

Posted on April 21, 2015 by revkennydickson

After King David coveted and took Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah, a loyal soldier fighting the King’s battles, David tried and failed to cover up his offense. When that planned failed he had Uriah killed in a last gasp attempt … Continue reading →

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Cross + Roads: Renewal Tour- Tribeca Film Festival

Posted on April 15, 2015 by revkennydickson

Cross Roads Faith and Film Renewal: Day 1 After arriving in NYC and settling in my hotel, I ventured out to get my bearings. While here I was hoping to run into a friend I have known for over 25 … Continue reading →

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Review: Killing Jesus

Posted on March 29, 2015 by revkennydickson

When considering The National Geographic Channel’s latest offering In “The Killing” series based on the books by Bill O’Reilly, I was reminded of a certain Spaghetti Western film. The Good: The presentation of Jesus was refreshingly genuine, personal, and ethnic. … Continue reading →

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Film Review: “McFarland, USA”

Posted on March 5, 2015 by revkennydickson

As February is traditionally one of the worst times of the year for movie releases, my expectations were rather low when I attended a screening of “McFarland, USA,” a biopic about a California cross country track coach starring Kevin Costner. … Continue reading →

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Film Review “Selma”

Posted on January 23, 2015 by revkennydickson

March 7, 1965 was one of the most historic days in American history. Now known as “Bloody Sunday” March 7 was the day millions of United States citizens and millions more people around the world, witnessed the hate fueled brutality … Continue reading →

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Film Review “Whiplash”

Posted on December 12, 2014 by revkennydickson

With the name “Whiplash” and the subject matter built around jazz music, particularly drums, one would expect a film that explodes from the screen and provides a beat that cannot be missed. That is just what one gets in this … Continue reading →

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Film Review “The Theory Of Everything”

Posted on November 15, 2014 by revkennydickson

The jigsaw puzzle piece is a fitting symbol for marriage, with each person being a different shape as determined by their interests, talents, beliefs and personalities. When two people with complementary shapes find one another, they are best able to … Continue reading →

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“Lifehood:’56-Up’ and the ‘Up’ Series”

Posted on October 13, 2014 by revkennydickson

Richard Linklater has received deserved accolades as the writer and director for “Boyhood,” a film 12 years in the making that chronicled the life of a family. Filming 3 to 5 days every year for 12 years, the characters change … Continue reading →

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In Case You Missed It Film Review Series: “War Photographer”

Posted on August 22, 2014 by revkennydickson

Originally posted on CrossRoads Faith and Film:
With the recent murder of foreign correspondent James Foley we are reminded the danger war correspondents accept in their determination to report on wars and conflicts and in so doing share the suffering…

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