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Happy Anniversary Hi <<First Name>>, Do you know there is a tradition of giving a certain type of gift for specific anniversary years? According to a website I found, it dates back to the Middle Ages. In the early 20th century, a list was created that suggests gifts of increasing value for each year of marriage. You see, stability deserves a reward, and the more the stability, the greater the reward.
This year, ChristianCinema.com celebrates 10 years of service to the Christian community. In 1999, brothers Bobby and Kevin Downes had a vision to make films with a Christian worldview and to encourage other filmmakers with the same passion. With that goal in mind, they began producing films and created the ChristianCinema.com website.
We're excited about the next 10 years. Exciting things are happening in Christian film, and it's because you are supporting filmmakers. When you buy DVDs here, you help further the work of men and women who are using film to bring the hope of Jesus Christ to a world in need.
Thank you and Happy Anniversary.
Angela Walker
ChristianMovieNews.com
Industry Interview
John Branyan Is Wired for Comedy
by Angela Walker  Winner of a 2009 Bronze Crown Award for Best Comedy Video (Fly-Over Comedy), John Branyan's comedy can be hazardous to your health. After 12 years of honing his craft and working full-time as a graphic designer for a printing company, John went full-time as a comedian.
Do you have a standard set that you do when you're performing stand-up routines? Or is it pretty improvisational?
John: I have a block of material that I've developed over the years that I will use. But in a live performance, there's always the possibility of something spontaneous happening. I've got things that are built into the act that sort of fish for spontaneous reactions. But if it doesn't happen, I can fall back on the material. The goal is to make it look like... [ Read more... ]
"Set Apart" Coming to DVD on September 22 John Schneider (Hidden Secrets, The Dukes of Hazzard), Richard Roundtree (Shaft) and Jennifer O'Neill (The Summer of '42) star in Set Apart, a new release from Power in Faith productions. Set Apart is based on two real-life ministries run by brothers John and Randy Gunn. [ Read more... ]
Triple Crown Award Winner "Beyond the Sky" Coming Soon to DVD by Angela Walker  Beyond the Sky, a 15-minute short film that won three Crown Awards at the recent ICVM Catalyst Conference in Denver, Colorado, is currently being mastered for DVD, with a release date pending. The movie, which is described as a "visual Gospel presentation that not only entertains but educates the viewer on how to inherit eternal life," received awards for Best Children's Film, Best Youth Film, and Best Short Film.
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Rebecca St. James Wraps Filming on "Rising Stars"  Australian singing sensation Rebecca St. James just wrapped location work on her latest film project Rising Stars, in which she plays the role of a harried celebrity "personal assistant," whose life includes demanding clients, deadline headaches and fashionable glasses. In a recent Twitter post, St. James told her followers, "With my glasses on in the film, I'm told I bear an uncanny resemblance to Tina Fey."
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Advent Film Group in Pre-Production of "One Good Man" by Angela Walker Advent Film Group (Come What May) is in pre-production for a new film called One Good Man. The story is written by Manny Edwards, who co-produced and co-directed Come What May with George Escobar. [ Read more... ]
Movie Review: Post Grad Review by Sarah Pardoe
 If you’ve walked the halls recently in your local movie theater, I’m sure you’ve passed a poster for Post Grad. It's not flashy, and it doesn't even look like an outstanding film...in fact, it looks a little cheesy. But, as I've learned, you can't judge a movie by its poster!
After seeing the trailer, I was hooked! This movie is surprisingly very good. An offbeat comedy with a romantic twist, the film certainly has heart.
Sure, there is some language ( The Lord's name is taken in vain a few times), and there are surely some scenes that make the film PG-13-worthy. There is also one blatant "joke" at Christianity's expense, dealing with a commercial being shot about a guacamole-maker, and "The Passion of the Christ". While much of the film is laugh-out-loud funny, this line is not. I did cringe a couple times, but, on the whole, it is MUCH cleaner than Little Miss Sunshine, without sacrificing one bit of quality or humor.
I laughed really hard. I teared up. I hoped Ryden (the grad) would make the right choices. I went on the adventure with her. I rooted for her family, much like their mantra: "We are the Malbys!" Simply put, I really enjoyed this movie. And, I will definitely see it again.
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10 Years of Great Christian Films
In the 10 years ChristianCinema.com has been in business, some wonderful Christian films have been made. Here are just a few of our favorites. To see even more, visit the 10-Year Anniversary Store. |
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