Surprised by (the power of) Joy - The Most Reluctant Convert (2022)  The following text may contain spoilers for . Viewer discretion is also advised, as this film is rated ‘12’. For information about the film’s content from a Christian perspective, read ’s review, over at their sister site, Adapted from the celebrated 2016 stage play, C.S. Lewis on Stage: The Most Reluctant Convert by Max McLean (based on Lewis' semi-autobiographical book, Surprised by Joy), writer/director Norman Stone’s The Most Reluctant Convert is a brisk, whistle-stop tour through the life of acclaimed author C.S. Le ..read more

Confession Is Good For The Soul - Get Low (2009)  The following text contains spoilers. Viewer discretion is also advised –  is rated ‘12’. For more details on the film’s content from a Christian perspective, read Focus on The Family’s review, from Plugged In: Whilst Hollywood releases films in their droves, year after year, so few of them are ever spiritually conscious enough or caring enough to tackle life’s ‘big questions’ in a faithful, artful and engaging manner. The subject of spirituality is often mentioned, yes, but such action sadly appears to serve only as a somewhat tick-b ..read more

The Creeping Fear(monger) – Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)  The following text contains spoilers. Viewer discretion is also advised –  Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith is rated ‘12’. For more details on the film’s content from a Christian perspective, read Focus on The Family’s review, from Plugged In: It’s no secret that I’m far from what you might call a nut. Whilst I grew up watching the original films on VHS tapes, played the video games ( – legendary) and even owned a talking Yoda toy, I have no allegiance toward the Rebels or the Galactic Empire ..read more

A Kind and Steady Heart Can Change the World – Babe: Pig in The City (1999)  The following text contains spoilers. Viewer discretion is also advised –  Babe: Pig in The City is rated ‘U’. For more details on the film’s content from a Christian perspective, read this review from Christian Spotlight on Entertainment: Never would I have imagined that the writer & director behind the , George Miller, could ever produce something so inoffensive and completely wholesome as . And yet somehow, it’s true, and I’m so glad that it is. In re-watching this madcap sequel to its critically accl ..read more

Calculating The Incalculable – Worth (2021)  The following text contains spoilers. Viewer discretion is also advised –   is rated ‘12’. For more details on the film’s content from a Christian perspective, read Plugged In’s review, from Focus on The Family: In our day-to-day evangelistic activities at K180, we distribute countless quantities of Christian literature - from Bibles to Gospel flyers. One such flyer, entitled “How Much Are You Worth?”, often proves to be the most challenging for those whom we engage with in conversation, out on the streets. As I’ve drawn countless peo ..read more

“Do not fear, only believe.” - I Still Believe (2020) The following text contains spoilers. Viewer discretion is also advised – is rated ‘PG’. For more details on the film’s content from a Christian perspective, read Focus on The Family’s review, from Plugged In: , the story of Melissa and Jeremy Camp’s courageous battle with cancer, I almost immediately reached for the phone to call my girlfriend. I hadn’t planned on calling her at that time, but after the whirlwind experience that was watching this moving, if sometimes painful film (the very embodiment of a tearjerker, really), I needed to g ..read more

“My life is full because I know I am loved.” - The Elephant Man (1980)  The following text contains spoilers. Viewer discretion is also advised –   is rated ‘12’. Detailed information about the film’s content from a Christian perspective, is currently unavailable. Who could imagine that one of the most poignant, warm, and virtuous films of the 1908s might have originated from the mind of director David Lynch – a truly idiosyncratic filmmaker, primarily known for creating nightmarish cinematic visions which bemuse and unsettle? On paper, this marriage of subject and director simp ..read more

“Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around he leaves an awful hole…”- It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)  The following text contains spoilers. Viewer discretion is also advised –   is rated ‘U’. Information about the film’s content from a Christian perspective is available from Christian Spotlight on Entertainment’s website: When it comes to the cinematic works of famed Hollywood director Frank Capra, I’m certainly no expert. In truth, I’ve only ever seen features (excluding his propaganda films) and it’s the one that has undoubtedly received the most recognit ..read more

“Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?” - A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)  The following text contains spoilers. Viewer discretion is also advised –  “Good grief”, those two simple words immortalised by the beloved comic creation Charlie Brown, put into words how I often react when walking around London, at Christmastime. The bright lights, partying, frantic gift-buying… At times it can all seem a little commercial, especially when it seems that the true meaning of Christmas is hidden away from plain sight, only to be found by those who dedicate themselves to see ..read more

“I’m God’s instrument; there are no accidents.” - Simon Birch (1998) . Viewer discretion is also advised –   is rated ‘PG’. Information about the film’s content from a Christian perspective is available from Christian Spotlight on Entertainment’s website: Loosely adapted from John Irving’s 1989 novel is certainly an odd fit in the Disney catalogue. Whilst the film is an overly sentimental crowd-pleaser (reinforced by a typically sweeping orchestral score and tear-jerking plot developments), it’s also concerned with unusually weighty, even lofty themes such as death, spirituality, and ..read more