(Spoiler) Be warned. This post is a partial rant.
BTW, folks, there's a new movie coming out tomorrow that stars Kurt Russell and Dakota Fanning, titled Dreamer from Dreamworks. It appears to be a pretty good family movie. I will have to check out the story and let you know.
I think Anne will like this film, especially because of the injured horse who gets a comeback. She likes horses and used to sketch them, although she's moved on to other interests by now. My friend Brent though has a daughter who has a long-term relationship with horses. She should enjoy this movie. Hey Brent, maybe you can stay after church to watch the movie on Sunday. (Pastor Brent's church meets at a movie theater).
For now, I'm just grateful for good movie alternatives on the big screen that you can take your family to. I'm normally a cheapskate with movies. I tend to wait for the DVD to come out if I can and just save my money. But really, if we don't go to the theaters to watch good family movies, and the movies don't make money, who's going to want to make wholesome movies. And admit it, a lot of people (Christians) paid good money to watch the Star Wars franchise, buy Star Wars toys and memorabilia, and give support to George Lucas and the Force.
Why can't we support the good family movies and in this way, encourage more good movies to be made? I hate to say it but the argument is usually true that while Christians bemoan the fact that most movies are antagonistic to their faith and that Hollywood doesn't cater to the Christian public, they don't back up their whining with their pocketbook (also checkbook, credit cards, and cash).
Enough of the rant and back to the movie. Check out the Dreamer website that includes activities for the family. You can choose the family faith activities or a small group discussion guide written by Fuller Theological Seminary's Reel Spirituality.
Also click here for an ecard and the music video based on the movie title sung by Bethany Dillon. You can send the ecard to your friends. Lyrics are copied here.
Love woke me up this morning
With a memory
Love came and whispered a story
That awakened a dream
Imagine a beautiful castle
And a beautiful king
He left the comfort of his throne
To fight for victory
(Chorus)
I am a dreamer
Take me higher
Open the sky up
Start a fire
I believe
Even if it's just a dream
Love woke me up this morning
And I ran to see
The king in the winners' circle
On the horse he won for me
(Chorus)
Only a king would do anything
To protect the kingdom
Only a king would do anything
To protect the kingdom
Only a king would do anything
To protect the kingdom
(Chorus)
BTW, folks, there's a new movie coming out tomorrow that stars Kurt Russell and Dakota Fanning, titled Dreamer from Dreamworks. It appears to be a pretty good family movie. I will have to check out the story and let you know.
I think Anne will like this film, especially because of the injured horse who gets a comeback. She likes horses and used to sketch them, although she's moved on to other interests by now. My friend Brent though has a daughter who has a long-term relationship with horses. She should enjoy this movie. Hey Brent, maybe you can stay after church to watch the movie on Sunday. (Pastor Brent's church meets at a movie theater).
For now, I'm just grateful for good movie alternatives on the big screen that you can take your family to. I'm normally a cheapskate with movies. I tend to wait for the DVD to come out if I can and just save my money. But really, if we don't go to the theaters to watch good family movies, and the movies don't make money, who's going to want to make wholesome movies. And admit it, a lot of people (Christians) paid good money to watch the Star Wars franchise, buy Star Wars toys and memorabilia, and give support to George Lucas and the Force.
Why can't we support the good family movies and in this way, encourage more good movies to be made? I hate to say it but the argument is usually true that while Christians bemoan the fact that most movies are antagonistic to their faith and that Hollywood doesn't cater to the Christian public, they don't back up their whining with their pocketbook (also checkbook, credit cards, and cash).
Enough of the rant and back to the movie. Check out the Dreamer website that includes activities for the family. You can choose the family faith activities or a small group discussion guide written by Fuller Theological Seminary's Reel Spirituality.
Also click here for an ecard and the music video based on the movie title sung by Bethany Dillon. You can send the ecard to your friends. Lyrics are copied here.
Love woke me up this morning
With a memory
Love came and whispered a story
That awakened a dream
Imagine a beautiful castle
And a beautiful king
He left the comfort of his throne
To fight for victory
(Chorus)
I am a dreamer
Take me higher
Open the sky up
Start a fire
I believe
Even if it's just a dream
Love woke me up this morning
And I ran to see
The king in the winners' circle
On the horse he won for me
(Chorus)
Only a king would do anything
To protect the kingdom
Only a king would do anything
To protect the kingdom
Only a king would do anything
To protect the kingdom
(Chorus)
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