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Memories
Hi <<First Name>>,
Seven of us in my family just made the 1500-mile journey from my home in California to my sister's home in Texas. In a 7-passenger van.
Fortunately, someone brought two seasons of a popular television show on DVD, as well as multiple pairs of headphones. The hours and miles flew by as we got engrossed in the lives and antics of the characters. At times, laughter or groans provided clues to the ones not watching about what was taking place on screen.
By the time we reached Dallas, my dad could quote some of the lines from the show – and he didn't even watch it. It was what my friend Martin would call a "cultural experience." We bonded together through those long days and developed a common vocabulary from the shared experience.
We won't remember how hot it was through the desert or how many times we stopped along the way (I know one day it was eight times). But we will remember watching "Chuck," the purple dragon blanket and Dairy Queen. We'll always have Dairy Queen.
From the (mobile) screening room,
Angela Walker
ChristianMovieNews.com
Industry Interview
Christians in Cinema: Michael Bolten
by Anonymous
In the new film Letters To God, Michael Bolten plays the role of "Ben," the hero's big brother. After several roles in television series and videos, Letters To God is Michael's first foray into faith-based films.
Michael, in the movie Letters To God, you get to play the role of “Ben” who is the hero’s big brother and it’s a great role for you. You’ve done a lot of secular television shows, so we’d love to know what stood out to you about being a part of this project?
Michael Bolten: I had such a great time acting in the role of "Ben" in Letters To God! Everyone was so wonderful to work with. What was different about filming was that we had a lot of people praying for us on set every day before we started to film. That was really comforting.
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Dodger Stadium: Where Dreams and Faith Collide
 by Kristi Castro - Contributing Writer
As I approached Dodger Stadium, I saw volunteers on several street corners handing out food and water to anyone who approached them. Along Sunset Blvd I saw many enjoying the sandwiches and bottled water that they had just received.
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No Greater Love Goes Social
 by Angela Walker
Have you seen the film No Greater Love? If so, go to the DVD page and "like" it and share it. Or go to the ChristianCinema.com Facebook page and leave a comment about the movie. We have a few baseball caps and coffee mugs from the film to give away, so "like," "share," and spread the No Greater Love for a chance to win.
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New Christian Film "I Am" Offers Free Church Screenings
 Source - Press release
Filmmakers John Ward and Todd Zeile have announced they are donating 1,000 free movie church screenings of their new Christian film I Am. The decision to offer free church site licensing comes on the heels of securing a distribution deal with studio giant 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment. The innovative direct-to-church release schedule offers churches across the country to become a busy movie theater for 1 to 4 nights in October.
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Like Dandelion Dust Could be Next Blind Side
 by Cathy Lynn Grossman - USA Today Weekend
The next The Blind Side may be Like Dandelion Dust, which opens nationwide in September. Mira Sorvino and Barry Pepper star in this wrenching adoption story in which no one prays, no one mentions Jesus by name, no one converts. But the millions of readers who scoop up every title from evangelical novelist Karen Kingsbury will recognize Like Dandelion Dust immediately as one of her many best sellers.
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Dove Review: Letters to God
Letters to God
Dove Family-Approved
Recommended for
ages 12 and over
Dove Review:
Young nine-year-old Tyler learns he has a brain tumor. He decides to write letters to God. As Tyler deals with the chemo and losing his hair, a new postman on the mail route, who is going through a struggle of his own in life, becomes intrigued with Tyler's letters to God after reading them. Soon a friendship is forged between the two, postman Brady and young Tyler, and the alcoholic postman searches for strength and God's help to quit drinking.
This is an emotional and well made movie which may bring tears to the eyes of sensitive viewers. It is a story of hope and we are pleased to award this film five Doves, our highest rating, and we recommend it for ages twelve plus due to the sensitive themes and the use of an expletive.
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