Sunday, April 13, 2008

Movies

Listen. I'm a big movie-goer and there are some great movies out there right now. I'm so proud that Hollywood has finally realized that there is a demographic for wholesome, family oriented movies and that they are producing movies that are worth the visit to the local theater.

I'm so excited about seeing "Billy: The Early Years." Billy Graham is someone that my Papa and Nannie really looked up to and they are the ones who introduced him to me. This movie looks very entertaining and moving. God has really blessed this man's life and ministry. It's definitely one that I'm going to see.

Last weekend my girlfriend and I went to see "The Secret Life of Bees." I had watched some clips of this movie as well and it has an outstanding cast and a beautiful plot line. I love Dakota Fanning, and it's neat to see her growing up. This is another movie that is going to win a bunch of awards, I guar-on-tee (as Debbie's dad used to say.) The movie made me laugh out loud and cry-yes, out loud. Total embarrassment. It was just soooooooo gooooooood!! I highly recommend this movie. Beware though, there are a few bad words. The father is a very sad man and that sadness makes him a bad man.


My friend saw "Fireproof" last weekend and said that it really was good. This is a movie dedicated to helping save marriages in today's world, and I really appreciate and respect the effort. We all know Kirk Cameron from "Growing Pains" and the "Left Behind" series, and we all know his dedication to telling others about the word of God and bringing them to know Him. I'd like to support anyone with such a task as this, especially where he is. This is REALLY a mission field, Hollywood. I'm sure that he would appreciate our prayers and support for him.

I want to encourage each of you to support these films, giving Hollywood the message that we are out here, that we care, and that we want quality in our entertainment!