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Judson alumnus Mark Vargas, a business and political consultant who hosts a local conservative talk show on WIND-AM 560, interviewed Howard...

Actor Terrence Howard gets high marks at Judson University’s World Leaders Forum in Elgin

Terrence Howard

By Tom Siebert ELGIN, Ill., July 10, 2021 — Terrence Howard has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, having appeared in 52 movies and 25 television shows. ButRead More

“Pure Flix is a natural fit with our Affirm brand,.."

Sony Pictures to acquire evangelical Christian streaming service Pure Flix

Film The Case for Christ

by: Emily McFarlan Miller Nov 13, 2020 (RNS) — Sony Pictures announced Thursday (Nov. 12) it is purchasing Pure Flix’s evangelical Christian video-streaming service launched in 2015 as a family-friendlyRead More

he Grammy-nominated, chart-topping Christian singer and songwriter's love and loss of Melissa is the focus of the upcoming biopic "I Still Believe."

Love story spotlights Jeremy Camp’s creative muse

Jeremy Camp

by Diana ChandlerNASHVILLE, Jan. 22, 2020 (BP) — Jeremy Camp was driving down California’s Big Bear Mountain, fasting and praying for a breakthrough from pain and grief. Melissa had diedRead More

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Review: The hero of the film ‘Just Mercy’ could be you

'Just Mercy" shows problems of the American justice system.

by: Paul O’Donnell Jan. 2, 2020 (RNS) — Back in the 1900s, before cellphones and email and the internet were a thing, when George H.W. Bush was in his finalRead More

“I believe our heroes, real heroes in the world, are the ones who are like Rob Bilott...”

Actor Mark Ruffalo blends film and faith-fueled activism in ‘Dark Waters’

Dark Waters movie

by: Emily McFarlan Miller Dec. 10, 2019 (RNS) — Actor Mark Ruffalo said he’s had a hard time melding his activism with storytelling. Then Ruffalo encountered the story of theRead More

His was a religious message, without theology.

Opinion: Was Mister Rogers the messiah?

by: Jeffrey Salkin Nov. 27, 2019 (RNS) — The question seems blasphemous. But the idea certainly must be in many people’s minds as they emerge from the movie theater afterRead More

Fred Rogers’ widow shared churchgoing traditions and a love for music with her husband...

Joanne Rogers: On her husband Fred Rogers’ commitment to prayer, church, children

Joanne Rogers with actress Maryann Plunkett

by: Adelle M. Banks Nov. 15, 2019 (RNS) — At “91 and a half,” Joanne Rogers remains a devoted advocate for the legacy of her late husband, the iconic starRead More

[A} drama based on the of real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod.

MOVIES: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood with Tom Hanks

by Phil Boatwright BONNER SPRINGS, Kan. , Nov. 15, 2019 (BP) — On November 22, Focus Features releases “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” a drama based on the ofRead More

Screening of the film "Emanuel"

Aurora church to screen film, host discussion

AURORA, Ill., Nov. 1, 2019 – -St. John’s AME Church, 2950 Bilter Rd. in Aurora, will host a screening of the film “Emanuel” and a panel discussion at 3 p.m.Read More

"And it qualifies for its R-rating at every turn."

Joker’s dark content ‘dangerous,’ reviewers say

Joker movie

by Michael Foust NASHVILLE, Oct. 4, 2019 (BP) — The new psychological thriller “Joker” is a “dangerous” movie that glorifies violence and could spark copycats, even if it does raiseRead More

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