Did you know there is an ongoing genocide perpetrated by President Omar Al-Bashir upon the mountain people of southeastern Sudan? This relatively unreported atrocity persists for the 1 million residents of the Nuba Mountains. "The Heart of Nuba," a new documentary film, tells the story of the region's one doctor and his efforts to bring healing and love to the Nuba people.

Redeeming love - most famously shown on a dusty hill called Calvary - really is a “tale as old as time.” Redeeming love shines once again in Disney’s live-action remake of the 1991 classic animated film, “Beauty and the Beast.”

When Hugh Jackman put on the adamantium claws of the mutant Wolverine for Marvel’s adaptation of the X-Men comics to film, I suspect he didn’t think he would be playing that character for the next 17 years, including a three-film arc featuring only Wolverine. “Logan ,” the last of the Wolverine films shows an aging hero, bitter towards the world but with a heart in the right place that motivates his defining moments.

The movie, "The Shack," based on the best-selling novel by William P. Young, provides a cinematic retreat for the audience. In two hours it invites the viewer to go deep, to examine one’s life, relationships, and struggles with faith. As Tim McGraw, who plays Mack’s friend and pastor, Willie, in the film, says, this story “impacts viscerally.” One cannot but be moved by such a profoundly impactful film. The movie draws each viewer into the emotion-laden experience of the characters...

Marriage is an institution in crisis in our society right now. Our young people need examples of people who remain faithful to their love and their marriage vows through all life throws at them: in good times and in bad, as the vows say. “A United Kingdom” is a film that provides such an example in an inspiring true story.

Meet Ove (Rolf Lassgard), a middle-aged curmudgeon who growls at the neighborhood dogs and hisses at the stray cat that hangs out at his door.  He sees himself as the neighborhood’s rule enforcer much to the frustration of said neighbors. But the man behind the delightful Swedish comedic-drama “A Man Called Ove,” hides a deep pain. Cancer took his wife recently and he daily brings flowers to her grave, sitting and talking with her, which includes complaining about his unru...

Based on the non-fiction book, "A Long Way Home," by Saroo Brierley with Larry Buttrose, the Oscar-nominated film, “Lion” tells the heartrending story of 5-year-old, Saroo (Sunny Pawar), who accidentally becomes lost on a train in India and ends up 1,500 kilometers from his home.

Sometimes science fiction offers a creative reflection on what is truly important in life—living each moment as a gift. In the Oscar-nominated film, "Arrival," Louise (Amy Adams) shares her special gift of communication, not only through language, which she teaches as a linguist, but also through the spiritual depths of human emotions.

“The Resurrection of Gavin Stone” gently reminds faith-based moviegoers that if our hearts are open to God, God will find a way in with His love.

Lasse Hallström, the Swedish director known for thought-provoking films such as “The Hundred Foot Journey,” “Chocolat,” “The Shipping News,” and “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape,” once again provides theater-goers with some food for thought in “A Dog’s Purpose.” Of course, the food tastes better out of the trash and bacon from under the table is just the best.