by Cliff Vaughn | Nov 3, 2005 | News
In 1956, five American missionaries were killed by Waodoni tribesmen in Ecuador. The story gained recognition through a Life magazine spread and a book, Through Gates of Splendor. Now, 50 years later, a documentary and feature-length movie are putting the incident and...
by Cliff Vaughn | Nov 1, 2005 | Opinion
Now available on DVD and VHS is “Beyond the Gates of Splendor,” the beautifully told story of five American missionaries who were speared to death by tribesmen in Ecuador in 1956. Audiences might be familiar with the story on account of Through Gates of...
by Cliff Vaughn | Oct 27, 2005 | News
A major studio division is now setting up online shop for Christian consumers. Fox Home Entertainment recently launched www.foxfaith.com, a Web site promoting Twentieth Century Fox films with Christian and/or family themes. Offerings include old biblical epics like...
by Cliff Vaughn | Oct 21, 2005 | Opinion
In 1993, a filly named Mariah’s Storm had her bid for a Breeder’s Cup smashed when she fractured her cannon bone in a race. Her trainers persevered, however, and the horse’s eventual comeback has now inspired a terrific movie from the producing team...
by Cliff Vaughn | Oct 20, 2005 | Opinion
With the Dec. 9 release of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” still more than six weeks away, the companies behind this highly anticipated film adaptation are already making sure it doesn’t escape the attention of a targeted audience: Christians....
