Posted on May 5, 2014 at 12:20 pm
I am delighted to have five copies of the outstanding PBS series The Story of the Jews with Simon Schama to give away. The DVD is being released tomorrow from PBS Distribution, and it is also available on digital download. Prize-winning author of 15 books and Emmy Award-winner Simon Schama brings to life Jewish history …
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Posted on May 5, 2014 at 8:00 am
F| Lowest Recommended Age: | Middle School |
| Profanity: | None |
| Nudity/ Sex: | None |
| Alcohol/ Drugs: | None |
| Violence/ Scariness: | None |
| Diversity Issues: | Expressions of intolerance |
| Date Released to Theaters: | May 6, 2014 |
“Irreplaceable” is indefensible. My parents taught me that you automatically lose an argument if you (1) fail to state the other side’s views in a manner they approve or (2) fail to attribute to the other side the same good intentions you assume for your own. Focus on the Family’s faux documentary “Irreplaceable” fails on …
Posted on May 5, 2014 at 8:00 am
It was a very great pleasure to talk to writer/star Priest Tyaire about his new play, “Mrs. Independent,” currently on tour and opening in Washington D.C.’s Warner Theater May 8-11 for Mother’s Day next weekend. Can a woman still be submissive to her husband and allow him to lead her household if she is the …
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Posted on May 4, 2014 at 9:48 pm
B+| Lowest Recommended Age: | 4th - 6th Grades |
| MPAA Rating: | Rated PG for mild thematic elements and some action |
| Profanity: | Mild language |
| Nudity/ Sex: | Marital kissing |
| Alcohol/ Drugs: | Some drinking, references to substance abuse |
| Violence/ Scariness: | Characters in peril, mostly comic, taser, tattoo parlor |
| Diversity Issues: | Diverse characters |
| Date Released to Theaters: | May 9, 2014 |
| Date Released to DVD: | September 1, 2014 |
| Amazon.com ASIN: | B00KO6EC4A |
It may feel like a kinder, gentler, sweeter version of “Adventures in Babysitting” or “The Hangover,” but this charming story manages to avoid getting syrupy, even when everyone settles down in the midst of chaos for a little talk about God’s love. It helps that the conversation is with a scary-looking tattooed biker type played …
Posted on May 4, 2014 at 3:18 pm
And catch the Cantina Band auditions, featuring Chris Daughtry, Ben Folds, Liz Phair, Reggie Watts, Mark McGrath, Jordin Sparks, Rick Springfield, Weird Al, Lisa Loeb, and mc chris.
