Review- SON OF GOD Sets New Standard for Films About Jesus Christ

SON OF GOD REVIEW (GRADE: A-)

I have to disagree with the mainstream critics here: Son of God is my new favorite film about Christ, and I've seen most of them. I say this not just as a believer, but as a movie critic. It's an imperfect film about the perfect Savior (all films about Him are), but it's sincere and well-crafted. What it does better than any of the others is provide historical and political context, which makes “the greatest story ever told” a thrilling and moving piece of cinema, both for believers and for anyone else who likes compelling storytelling.

3RD ANNUAL MORMON MOVIE GUY AWARDS

Last night was the Oscars (see all the winners here) which means its time for my annual tradition: the Mormon Movie Guy Awards! Below you'll find my favorites in many of the same categories as the Academy Awards as well as my picks for Best Religious Film, Best Romantic Chemistry, Funniest Film, Best Fight Scene, and more!

Blu-Ray Review: THE BIBLE Miniseries is Triumphant Christian Filmmaking

THE BIBLE MINISERIES REVIEW (GRADE: A-)

In the Blu-Ray special features of History Channel's hit miniseries The Bible (buy it here), husband-and-wife producing team Mark Burnett and Roma Downey explained their ambitious goal: they wanted to cover the highlights from Genesis through Revelation in an exciting, modern-cinema way that would strengthen the faith of believers while appealing to nonbelievers as a compelling story. With just ten hours to pull it off, it seemed an impossible enterprise.

'YOU'RE MY ONLY HOPE!" Help My Book Succeed (& Earn Money Yourself)

"Ironically, it sometimes takes hard work to find wholesome leisure." - Elder D. Todd Christofferson.

"We need to take time to watch appropriate media with our children and discuss with them how to make choices that will uplift and build rather than degrade and destroy." - Elder M. Russell Ballard.

Reviews: THE LEGO MOVIE Dazzles, GRACE UNPLUGGED Inspires

After the relative dry spell of quality movies in January, I've got a couple of must-see releases for you to kick off February. The much-anticipated Lego Movie arrives in theaters this weekend, while the Christian musical-drama Grace Unplugged is now available for download (the Bluray and DVD hit shelves Tuesday February 11th). I'll tell you straight-up that both are terrific, but to find out why and to plan your after-movie scriptural discussions with family and friends, read on!

ALL OF THE 2014 SUPER BOWL MOVIE ADS IN ONE PLACE!

If you caught this year's Super Bowl, you might be itching to take another look at the flood of movie spots we were treated to. If you didn't watch it, you didn't miss much...

LDS FILM FESTIVAL Provides Interfaith Alternative to Hollywood

"When there is a good movie in town, consider going to the theater as a family. Your very patronage will give encouragement to those who wish to produce this type of entertainment" (President Gordon B. Hinckley, "In Opposition to Evil," Ensign, September 2004).

With the Sundance Film Festival celebrating all sorts of films, but many of them not uplifting or suitable for families, the 13th annual LDS Film Festival provides a wonderful alternative for Utah residents and visitors looking for quality entertainment from Latter-day Saint and other Christian filmmakers.