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Tag: cinema and faith

Religion beyond stereotypes in television and cinema

February 5, 2016 7 Comments

Hollywood has trouble telling stories about Muslims in other contexts because the entertainment industry isn’t very good at talking about the daily practice of religion, no matter what a character’s faith is.

Faith Reels: ‘The Revenant’ – return from death

January 17, 2016 1 Comment

This week’s review is “The Revenant” a tale of revenge and surprising moments of grace

Faith Reels: ‘Joy’ … courage writ large

January 8, 2016 No Comments

This weeks review is the Jennifer Lawrence film, “Joy,” a story of courage and family.

Faith Reels holiday film vault

December 25, 2015 1 Comment

by Bonnie Anderson and Dan Webster This week we look at films you most likely will be able to watch at home online (Netflix,

Faith Reels: ‘The Martian” …great film, here’s why…..

October 10, 2015 No Comments

This week’s film in the reviewer’s eye is the Martian, a story of collaboration and cooperation and the power of hope.