The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024): Review and Summary
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” is a tear-inducing movie that reminds us that it really only takes one person, giving grace and kindness, to change the hearts of many.
Religious
The religious tag contains faith-based productions, alongside films, shows, books, and more, which have a strong celestial presence.
The First Omen (2024) – Movie Review
This remake focuses again on Damien’s origins, specifically what led to his birth.
The Book of Clarence (2024) – Movie Review
While “The Book of Clarence” may seem potentially controversial because it contains Jesus of Nazareth, outside of some of the conversations it could start, it is tame to the point of being boring.
A Christmas Serenade (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
“A Christmas Serenade” feels like a rare, tame holiday movie. But with a heavy focus on faith, a church setting, and quoting of scripture, it might be for those who grow tired of how Christmas movies have become very liberal and dramatic.
The Chosen One Cast & Character Guide
This is a character guide for Netflix’s “The Chosen One” with character descriptions, quotes, names of actors, and more.
The Starling Girl (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Coming of age in a religious setting is hard, for what coastal cities may see as natural impulses, a conservative community in the Midwest would call those sin.
Lullaby (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In “Lullaby,” Jewish faith is used to develop this horror film in ways you have likely not seen before.
The Sound of Christmas (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Sound of Christmas” gives you everything you could want from a holiday movie. There is singing, promotion of the Christian faith, and all kinds of drama.
Prey For The Devil (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While you have to appreciate “Prey For The Devil” reminding you the history of exorcisms is rooted in the ignorance of psychology and medicine, that doesn’t make its desire to become a franchise any more appealing.
Lilith and Eve (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In this alternate take on what happened in the Garden of Eden, Lilith decides to illuminate Eve to the truth about Adam and who is the first woman.
You Can Live Forever (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In “You Can Live Forever,” faith conflicts with sexuality as a Jehovah’s Witness girl falls for another girl who is by no means questioning their sexuality.
The Visitor (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
The path to redemption has always been without explicit details, and for Humberto, he seems to feel his daughter’s life depends on him regaining his footing.
Shokei Shoujo no Virgin Road: Season 1/ Episode 1 “The Executioner” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Shokei Shoujo no Virgin Road focuses not on the special individual from our world but the person who is tasked with killing them.
Sandstorm/Mulaqat (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
An older man, who has somehow seduced a high schooler, takes advantage of cultural and religious customs and values to coerce a meeting.
Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
What starts off as a comical mockumentary about a megachurch trying to make a comeback becomes a film that struggles to shift to a serious tone as it addresses what led to the downfall.
The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
The Eyes Of Tammy Faye reminds you how those who seek money and power exploit and tarnish those who have faith in God.
Respect (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Respect puts respect on Aretha Franklin’s name while still addressing her demons, sordid relationships, and her father.
His Dark Materials: Season 2 – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While the men of His Dark Materials are borderline liabilities to the show’s greatness, the women, more than enough, make up for what nearly every male character lacks.
A New York Christmas Wedding (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
If you like holiday movies which get your emotional, feature a “What If?” and are a little queer, you will love A New York Christmas Wedding.
Shiva Baby – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Dancing on the tightrope between cringe and funny, “Shiva Baby” presents Rachel Sennott as someone on the cusp of mainstream fame.
Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Farewell Play – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
In the last play Tyler Perry portrays Madea, we get one final reminder of why, despite some controversy, Madea is a renowned figure.
Greenleaf: Season 5 – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
The end if “Greenleaf” may not have begun as a triump finale to the 5 season series, but as it played on viewers’ nostalgia, you were reminded of how great it once was.
Yes, God, Yes – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Yes, God, Yes” is not only probably one of the best coming of age films in a long time, but it also is one of the few teen sex comedies that doesn’t feel like a rehash.
The Healer (2017) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
While “The Healer” isn’t made to withstand scrutiny, it is an entertaining film to watch while in quarantine.
She Never Died (2019) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
With more than meets the eye, “She Never Died” moves beyond the violence as it pursues a redemption story.
Unorthodox: Season 1 – Review and Summary with Spoilers
As “Unorthodox” exposes you to a Hasidic Jewish community, it also introduces Shira Haas, who has the potential to be either an indie darling or mainstream star.
Unorthodox: Season 1 Episode 1 “Part 1” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
In part 1 of “Unorthodox,” we are introduced to a young girl yearning for family, and what she gets instead is what it appears to be a religion enforced prison.
Freshman Year – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Freshman Year” avoids being heavy-handed or eye-roll-inducing about faith. Rather, it approaches a young man’s faith, and decisions, with a realistic tone.
Behind Her Faith: Season 1 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
In UMC’s “Behind Her Faith,” we are reminded that thanking God goes beyond the award acceptance speech and is a daily activity.
