By David Mackey
As someone who watches Christian films so that I can write about them for you and promote those that are actually good, it is my pleasure to say that Churchball is excellent. Okay, okay - you aren't going to get great theological insights and occasionally it enters the realm of cheesy. But, when you see the cast including Fred Willard and Andrew Wilson, you should expect it. It runs in the vein of comedy like Anchorman, Zoolander, and Bottle Rocket - and attempts to combine both. Mixing actors and humor that is dry - like that in Bottle Rocket with slapstick comedy works pretty well for Halestorm.
The basic idea of the film is familiar to many individuals who have attended church. Church sports leagues can be some of the most unloving events to be sanctioned by the church. Featuring flaring tempers and holier-than-thou attitudes, church sports are oftentimes an example of what not to be, rather than an image of Jesus. |
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By Elizabeth McPherson
For aspiring artists, no tool could be more essential than creating and maintaining a portfolio. It provides means to organize and present their work, and is essential to not only showcase the work itself, but the artist as a person. Galleries, Universities, and clients typically request an artist to present a portfolio when consulting with them. Its quality can make or break an artist’s career, at least temporarily. Artists who are serious about pursuing this path need to not only establish a portfolio, but keep pace with current marketing trends in what can sometimes be an oversaturated market. Actors need their reels, writers need their manuscripts, and artists need their portfolios.
When compiling a portfolio, there are several things to keep in mind. The whole purpose is to produce an organized collection of sample work to represent the skill and style of the artist. It can reveal much about the artist, including their talent, experience, vision, and business attitude (or lack thereof). For instance, a sloppy or unorganized portfolio can reflect poorly on the artist - giving off the impression of inexperience and carelessness. When assembling work for presentation, consideration needs to be taken to include not only good art work, but work that represents the artist well as a creator and business person. |
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By Donald James Parker
Most of us are probably familiar with the lyrics "I have decided to follow Jesus . . . no turning back. . . ." The second verse starts with "though none go with me, yet I will follow. . . ." Those are the words inscribed on the inside cover of a book given to the heroine by the man she loves in this movie, made for The Hallmark Channel and based on a novel by Jerry Jenkins of Left Behind fame. Let me drop another name here: Larry Levinson, executive producer, who seems to churn out quality products on a regular basis. (I will devote an entire column in the future to the Hallmark Channel movies). The film was created by RHI Entertainment, LLC, a big player in the entertainment industry, who recently bought out Hallmark Entertainment.
Do you need your flicks filled with action? If so, this one will probably disappoint you. This is a cerebral, touchy-feely love story that will have tender-hearted viewers ensuring the Kleenex box is close by. As far as pacing is concerned, the story spans fifty years in just a hundred minutes so, the story did not spend much time anywhere for very long. Despite the lack of action, this movie did not drag at all with the spiritual and psychological undertones pulling the story through at a steady pace. A movie short on action better provide interesting dialogue and meaty content, and I think Though None Go With Me delivers. This is suitable for the whole family to watch but, younger kids would probably be bored by it. This plot would appeal to anyone who values a genuine, loving relationship between a man and a woman. |
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