Tag: movie-reviews
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Holiday Hope on Rails: The Polar Express and the Choice to Believe
It is the eleventh day in the countdown to Christmas, and today’s festive yet faith-centered review turns to an early-2000s film that has since become a holiday classic: “The Polar Express.” The film had much working in its favor before the train ever left the station. Robert Zemeckis was at the helm, with Tom Hanks…
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When the World Feels Heavy, Love Actually Feels Necessary
One of the most moving—and easily one of my favorite—holiday films is “Love Actually.” The title alone captures its essence. The holiday season is often framed as a time of generosity, goodwill, and joy, and all of those qualities flow naturally from hearts full of love. Zora Neale Hurston once wrote in her emotionally evocative…
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A Hollow House: Where Presence Lacks Presence
Psychological horror films truly embody what it means to evoke deep-seated fear. While most horror movies rely on visible threats—monsters, poltergeists, or demons—sometimes the most unsettling terror is elusive, intangible, and impossible to pin down. “Presence” is a perfect example of this approach. From the moment the film was announced, I was intrigued. Its trailer…
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Why The Wild Robot is a Must-Watch
Movies possess an incredible ability to move us, and some of the most compelling narratives I’ve encountered are in animated films, with Wild Robot being a prime example. Animated films can evoke strong emotions using vibrant visuals and expressive characters to convey complex feelings. The imaginative worlds they create allow for storytelling that transcends the…
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The Forge: Forged in Faith
‘The Forge’ is a faith-based film with a positive message about personal growth, mentorship, and brotherhood…
Uncut Diamonds 