Tag Archives: Christ

Faithspotting “Soul”

Posted on December 25, 2020 by revkennydickson

Due to Covid protocols, Kenny joins Mike by phone for a virtual recording of Faithspotting as they share their thoughts about, and spot faith elements in the newest Pixar film Soul. We apologize for the less than optimum sound quality. … Continue reading →

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Review: The Banker

Posted on March 25, 2020 by revkennydickson

With high caliber star factor and a well-written script based on an important story too few are aware of, The Banker is a film that should be on everyone’s watch list. George Nolfi (The Adjustment Bureau) directs Anthony Mackie (Bernard … Continue reading →

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The Shape of Water

Posted on March 12, 2018 by revkennydickson

I thought I would review The Shape of Water, the winner of the 2018 Academy Award for Best Picture in a different way, a text log between me and my niece. Niece: Have you seen The Shape of Water? Me: … Continue reading →

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Film Review: 12 Strong

Posted on January 23, 2018 by revkennydickson

12 Strong is a conundrum of a film. For what is presented on the screen, it accomplishes what is expected from a film about military combat. After setting the scene by introducing major characters and the nature and complexity of … Continue reading →

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Review: 13 Reasons Why

Posted on May 27, 2017 by revkennydickson

  Spoiler Alert I have not been as conflicted about a show as I am about the Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why, a series based on the novel “Thirteen Reasons Why” by Jay Asher which details the reasons a high school … Continue reading →

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Review: Silence – Speaks Volumes

Posted on January 14, 2017 by revkennydickson

Many will categorize Martin Scorsese’s latest film, Silence as a faith film; it is better described as a film about faith. While “Faith Films” have again been in vogue over the last four years or so, many of those films … Continue reading →

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Film Review: Collateral Beauty

Posted on December 21, 2016 by revkennydickson

One can describe Collateral Beauty as a film that is powerful cubed.  It has powerful performances of a powerful subject that can have a powerful impact on viewers.  Collateral Beauty is a film about profound loss, pain, and the restorative … Continue reading →

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Film Review: The Birth of a Nation

Posted on October 8, 2016 by revkennydickson

Nate Parker wrote, directed and stars in The Birth of a Nation, a well written, directed and powerfully acted film that depicts the 1831 Nat Turner Rebellion. Nat Turner was born into slavery in Virginia and after learning to read … Continue reading →

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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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Sermon: But Wait, There’s More!

Posted on November 18, 2013 by revkennydickson

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-19 This passage is a Eulogy of God as we are reminded of the blessings upon blessings God has bestowed upon us in Christ. I suggest this might be the first Info-mercial or better said, Info-pistle. http://www.christ4u.org/christ4u/sermon_11_3_2013_11_30am_

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