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I Still Believe (2020), PG, 1hr 56 min

I Still Believe (2020), PG, 1hr 56min Franchise: Kingdom Story Company / Erwin Brothers Faith-Based Films Franchise #: 2nd major release following I Can Only Imagine (2018) --- Tagline: “One love can change your life. One life can change the world.” --- Main Cast KJ Apa – Jeremy Camp Britt Robertson – Melissa Henning Gary Sinise – Tom Camp Shania Twain – Terry Camp Melissa Roxburgh – Heather Nathan Parsons – Jean-Luc --- Reviews Plot Summary I Still Believe is the powerful true story of Christian music artist Jeremy Camp and his journey through love and loss. Jeremy meets Melissa Henning in college, and they fall deeply in love. But their young romance is tested when Melissa is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Even as her health fails, Jeremy’s faith grows stronger, and through his heartbreak, he writes music that touches millions. The film captures his deep personal trials and the hope that rises from pain, all rooted in faith. Overview This movie is a deeply emotional and visually bea...

God Bless the Broken Road (2018), PG, 1hr 51min

God Bless the Broken Road (2018), PG, 1hr 51min Franchise: Standalone Christian Film Franchise #: N/A --- Tagline: “The road to hope is paved with faith.” --- Main Cast Lindsay Pulsipher – Amber Hill Makenzie Moss – Bree Hill Andrew W. Walker – Cody Jackson Kim Delaney – Patti Hill Jordin Sparks – Bridgette Robin Givens – Karena Williams LaDainian Tomlinson – Pastor Williams Gary Grubbs – Joe Carter Arthur Cartwright – Mike Matthew Derek Davis – Staff Sergeant Darren Hill --- Reviews Plot Summary Amber Hill is a young military widow struggling to hold her life together after the death of her husband in Afghanistan. She faces the overwhelming weight of grief, unpaid bills, a struggling relationship with her daughter Bree, and a fading faith in God. When she meets Cody Jackson, a race car driver trying to rebuild his career, a new friendship helps her rediscover hope. With support from her church, her family, and Cody, Amber slowly begins to heal and find the strength to move forward, l...

God’s Not Dead: A Light in Darkness (2018), PG, 1 hr 45 min

God’s Not Dead: A Light in Darkness (2018), PG, 1 hr 45 min Franchise: God’s Not Dead Franchise #: 3 (Chronological and release order) Tagline: Where will you stand when the world falls apart? Main Cast David A. R. White as Reverend Dave Hill John Corbett as Pearce Hill Shane Harper as Josh Wheaton (cameo) Jennifer Taylor as Meg Harvey Ted McGinley as Thomas Ellsworth Tatum O’Neal as Barbara Solomon Benjamin A. Onyango as Reverend Jude Gregory Alan Williams as Dean Cain (not reprising his previous role) Mike C. Manning as Adam Richertson Reviews  Synopsis After a tragic fire destroys St. James Church on a university campus, Reverend Dave finds himself at the center of controversy. As the school seeks to use the land for expansion, Dave must fight a legal and spiritual battle to save the church. Seeking help from his estranged brother, an atheist attorney, Dave must confront not only the system but his own pain and bitterness. Overview This third entry takes a more introspective an...

Quantum of Solace (2008), PG-13, 1 hr 46 min

Quantum of Solace (2008), PG-13, 1 hr 46 min Franchise: James Bond Franchise #: 22 (Release Order: Twenty-second film in the official Eon Productions James Bond series) Tagline: The hunt for truth begins. Main Cast Daniel Craig as James Bond Olga Kurylenko as Camille Montes Mathieu Amalric as Dominic Greene Giancarlo Giannini as René Mathis Judi Dench as M Jeffrey Wright as Felix Leiter Jesper Christensen as Mr. White Reviews Synopsis Picking up right after Casino Royale, Bond seeks justice for Vesper Lynd’s betrayal and death. His pursuit leads him into a conspiracy involving an environmentalist group with sinister motives. Along the way, he partners with Camille Montes to bring down the villainous Dominic Greene. Overview Quantum of Solace is shorter and more action-focused than its predecessor. It dives deep into Bond’s emotional state and quest for revenge, though the plot is sometimes criticized as confusing. The film is fast-paced and intense, with less character development than...