Movies/TV/Media that Help You Feel Happy, Hopeful

Today is our dark world, we need more than ever movies that lift our hearts, minds, spirits, and souls. Here are some engaging, feel-good movies and TV shows…

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Interview with Harry Connick Jr.

Harry Connick is known for being a giving and caring man. He is a loving, great father and husband. Harry's faith shines through his life in all he does. Not only is he a famous jazz pianist, actor, Grammy and Emmy winner, but he also works with many outstanding charitable projects. Further, he is caring and encouraging to those he meets.

Roma Downey Given Star next to husband Mark Burnett- Hollywood Walk of Fame

Roma Downey, star of TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL and producer of the biblical epics THE BIBLE miniseries, A.D. THE BIBLE CONTINUES and BEN-HUR has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her star in the category of Television is next to that of her husband, Mark Burnett, executive producer of the top-rated TV programs SHARK TANK, THE VOICE and SURVIVOR.

Streaming technologies are now superseding other forms of delivery of entertainment programming to screens around the world. The five major television networks via cable, satellite technologies are no longer the primary way of receiving good entertainment programs for families. Further, much TV programming, especially on primetime network television, which is of poor quality and content, is not appropriate or good for families. Streaming technologies now deliver most of the best options. Film Posters, Films, Movie Awards, Netflix Streaming, Television Program, Movie Posters, Academy Awards

Finding Good Streaming Choices

Streaming technologies are now superseding other forms of delivery of entertainment programming to screens around the world. The five major television networks via cable, satellite technologies are no longer the primary way of receiving good entertainment programs for families. Further, much TV programming, especially on primetime network television, which is of poor quality and content, is not appropriate or good for families. Streaming technologies now deliver most of the best options.

Dreamin' Wild

Dreamin’ Wild (Roadside Attractions) is a new movie that is especially needed today. It questions whether projects or people are more important. It is authentic and honest but engaging. It is a wonderfully inspirational movie based on a true story of love and redemption in an extended family. This PG-rated movie has no salacious or gratuitous elements. It is suitable for teens through older adults.

Movieguide (R) through their Annual Report to the Entertainment Industry by the Christian Film & Television Commission®has demonstrated for years throughout ongoing date collection that movies with Christian, Redemptive Values Earn the Most. Nice, Redemption, Film Jobs, Screenplay, It Cast, Christian Organizations, Movie Lines

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BOX OFFICE STUDY SHOWS MOVIES WITH CHRISTIAN, REDEMPTIVE VALUES EARN THE MOST

Movieguide (R) through their Annual Report to the Entertainment Industry by the Christian Film & Television Commission®has demonstrated for years throughout ongoing date collection that movies with Christian, Redemptive Values Earn the Most.

Fully Funded, Inklings Fellowship- Movieguide (R)

This is a wonderful opportunity from Movieguide (R), a program aimed to equip the next generation of Hollywood industry leaders. Selected fellows meet with, and be mentored by, working industry professionals and have since gone on to begin their own careers in this very unique industry. Inklings Fellows receive an unprecedented opportunity to live in Los Angeles, fully funded, for four months while they receive worldview training and mentorship from Hollywood industry leaders.

This is a beautiful Fathom Event Palm Sunday-April 6. It combines world-class musical performances with thought-provoking conversations across the Italian countryside. Blind Bocelli, his wife Veronica, and friends travel on horseback along Italy’s Via Francigena for sacred, awe-inspiring musical performances in a variety of styles in Italy’s magnificent locations. The skill, range, diversity of the music, musicians are exceptional. The sound engineering, cinematography are excellent. Musicals, Journey Music, Great Artists, In Theaters Now, Family Movies

THE JOURNEY: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli

This is a beautiful Fathom Event Palm Sunday-April 6. It combines world-class musical performances with thought-provoking conversations across the Italian countryside. Blind Bocelli, his wife Veronica, and friends travel on horseback along Italy’s Via Francigena for sacred, awe-inspiring musical performances in a variety of styles in Italy’s magnificent locations. The skill, range, diversity of the music, musicians are exceptional. The sound engineering, cinematography are excellent.

This is a wonderful, brilliant video. By Design: Behe, Lennox, and Meyer on the Evidence for a Creator features some of the greatest minds with doctorates, books, distinguished academic backgrounds, in a range of scientific fields Writing, The Creator, Excellent Movies, Integrity, Lennox, Great Movies, Evidence

By Design: Behe, Lennox, and Meyer on the Evidence for a Creator

This is a wonderful, brilliant video. By Design: Behe, Lennox, and Meyer on the Evidence for a Creator features some of the greatest minds with doctorates, books, distinguished academic backgrounds, in a range of scientific fields

Dr. Diane Howard recommends top recent redemptive, family movies for libraries (personal, home, educational, churches, and public). Diane Howard, Ph.D. (Performances Studies is a movie editor, interviewer, and publicist for the best in redemptive, family movies & TV for content and artistry to promote what is excellent for a range of viewers for good, eternal difference in our world. (See https://dianehoward.com/) History, Faith, Gospel Of Luke, Christian Missions, In Harm's Way, Finding God, Christian Faith, Atheist Agnostic

Library Picks, Personal- Public- Top Redemptive, Family Movies

Dr. Diane Howard recommends top recent redemptive, family movies for libraries (personal, home, educational, churches, and public). Diane Howard, Ph.D. (Performances Studies is a movie editor, interviewer, and publicist for the best in redemptive, family movies & TV for content and artistry to promote what is excellent for a range of viewers for good, eternal difference in our world. (See https://dianehoward.com/)

Top Documentaries & Bio-Pics- Dr. Diane Howard

Dr. Diane Howard lists on IMDB her;Top Documentaries & Bio-Picsas an Interviewer, Reviewer, Publicist and more.

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THe Lumo Project with its four movies of the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) reveal Jesus Christ and His Godly, pure, powerful interactions with mankind word for word from the Gospels. These movies are not only scripturally correct but are also culturally and historically correct. They reveal the ultimate integrity, character, and sacrifice of our Lord. See https://www.bible.com/videos/collections/6-lumo-project-the-complete-collection . See also other movies on this list

Happy New Year to my Friends! As ongoing gifts to you I continue to screen and recommend the best in artistry and content in redemptive movies and media. May we all pursue what is best. May we enjoy the good, uplifting gifts our Lord gives us in all aspects of our world. Warmly, Diane Howard, https://www.imdb.com/user/ur8306785/lists?ref_=ttls_otl_sm Top Movies, Good Movies, Leslie Odom Jr, Conscientious Objector

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Happy New Year to my Friends! As ongoing gifts to you I continue to screen and recommend the best in artistry and content in redemptive movies and media. May we all pursue what is best. May we enjoy the good, uplifting gifts our Lord gives us in all aspects of our world. Warmly, Diane Howard, https://www.imdb.com/user/ur8306785/lists?ref_=ttls_otl_sm

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KEVIN SORBO NARRATES CHRISTMAS MUSICAL

Holiday musical Christmas Dreams is available on Amazon (free with ads). Christmas Dreams is an enchanting movie for the whole family/ Reimagining the stories of The Nutcracker and The Little Drummer Boy, this delightful musical projects the imagination of the Little Drummer Boy and Pretty Girl who at Christmastime embark on a journey, revealing life’s most important lesson – that it is better to give than it is to receive.

Digital and electronic media are increasingly providing avenues for creative outreaches for the Bible and the Christian faith. Phil Vischer, best known for his creation of beloved VeggieTales, has produced a new storybook Bible. This Laugh and Learn Bible is now available in new media formats. In addition, 18 new VeggieTales episodes are in production. The first new episode, The Best Christmas Gift, became available on October 22, 2019. Veggietales, Episodes, Games For Fun, Technology Magazines, Book Of Galatians, Family Bible Study

VeggieTales Reboots With 18 New Episodes Plus New Kids Bible

Digital and electronic media are increasingly providing avenues for creative outreaches for the Bible and the Christian faith. Phil Vischer, best known for his creation of beloved VeggieTales, has produced a new storybook Bible. This Laugh and Learn Bible is now available in new media formats. In addition, 18 new VeggieTales episodes are in production. The first new episode, The Best Christmas Gift, became available on October 22, 2019.

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The Latest in Redemptive Movies, Media, Ministries

The focus of this magazine is on Christian Missions and Ministries, as well as Redemptive Media and Movies. It is a joint effort between interviewer/ journalist Dr. Diane Howard and designer/illustrator David Ray Skinner to share the Gospel’s redemptive message that is currently being woven into Christian outreach work, movies, and entertainment today. Together we stay on the frontlines keeping the magazine updated with the latest developments. See what is new on this site.

Gospel of Luke, event and interview

9/26 is the Gospel of Luke, 6 pm at The Beltonian Theatre with free admission. Reserved seating is going fast. It may be best to call (254)-831-3161 to reserve seats ASAP. The Gospels have been reconstructed in four feature length films. Four writers. Four narratives. One life. It's a groundbreaking, multi-language biblical resource redefining the standard of biblical media as a visual translation of the four Gospels. It is breathtaking live-action footage, coupled with word-for-word Scripture.

During Shakespeare’s lifetime, there was both a Renaissance of artistic expression in England and a Reformation of content in England due to the influence of Queen Elizabeth the First...There has been a growing acceleration in production of best practice redemptive movies by independent and Hollywood studios and companies in the midst of accelerating evil, darkness and danger... Lily James, Hollywood, 2015 Movies, Renaissance And Reformation, British Actors

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Continuing Renaissance, Reformation in Movies

During Shakespeare’s lifetime, there was both a Renaissance of artistic expression in England and a Reformation of content in England due to the influence of Queen Elizabeth the First...There has been a growing acceleration in production of best practice redemptive movies by independent and Hollywood studios and companies in the midst of accelerating evil, darkness and danger...

Return to the Promised Land: Johnny Cash Family

David Ray Skinner writes about working with the Cash Family. In 1990, Johnny, his wife, June Carter Cash, and their son, John Carter Cash had traveled to Israel to film a follow-up to Cash’s successful Gospel Road. Johnny decided he would call the film, “Return to the Promised Land,” and it featured Johnny, June and John Carter playing and singing traditional gospel songs and hymns at various Holy Land locations.

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Around the World in 80 Days

PBS provides a new adaptation of Around the World in 80 Days. It is action and comedy packed. The cinematography and acting are delightful.

PBS and Amazon Prime offer two new seasons of this delightful series. James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in 1930’s Yorkshire are covered in in this seven-part series based on Heriot's beloved books. These episodes are full of humor, compassion and love of life. Heriot is a role model of integrity, hard work, care of animals and their owners. The cinematography and acting is lovely. It is refreshing to enjoy a wholesome comedy and drama without political agenda. Animals, Creatures, Official Trailer

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All Creatures Great and Small

PBS and Amazon Prime offer two new seasons of this delightful series. James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in 1930’s Yorkshire are covered in in this seven-part series based on Heriot's beloved books. These episodes are full of humor, compassion and love of life. Heriot is a role model of integrity, hard work, care of animals and their owners. The cinematography and acting is lovely. It is refreshing to enjoy a wholesome comedy and drama without political agenda.

This is a delightful, G-rated Charlie Brown movie in which the Peanuts gang celebrates Thanksgiving. Peppermint Patty invites herself and her friends over to Charlie Brown’s for Thanksgiving. With Linus, Snoopy, and Woodstock, Chuck attempts to host a traditional holiday feast. In this Emmy-winning film, dinner becomes a disaster when Snoopy and Woodstock serve toast and popcorn as the main dish. However, Marcie steps in and saves the holiday. In the end, Linus tells the history of Thanksgiving, English, Snoopy, Thanksgiving, Charlie Brown, Lesson Plans, English Language, Ell Lesson Plans, Language Learners, Thanksgiving Lesson Plans

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A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving / The Mayflower Voyagers

This is a delightful, G-rated Charlie Brown movie in which the Peanuts gang celebrates Thanksgiving. Peppermint Patty invites herself and her friends over to Charlie Brown’s for Thanksgiving. With Linus, Snoopy, and Woodstock, Chuck attempts to host a traditional holiday feast. In this Emmy-winning film, dinner becomes a disaster when Snoopy and Woodstock serve toast and popcorn as the main dish. However, Marcie steps in and saves the holiday. In the end, Linus tells the history of Thanksgiving,

This encouraging, inspiring movie has been produced by independent production companies. See https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11388278/companycredits?ref_=ttfc_sa_3 . Netflix, Netflix Movies, Away Movie, Livros, Free Movies Online

A Week Away, Independent Production Companies

This encouraging, inspiring movie has been produced by independent production companies. See https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11388278/companycredits?ref_=ttfc_sa_3 .

Hollywood Reporter, “...religious organizations throughout ... country... buying out screens and distributing tickets to... thousands ...for ‘Theater Take-Overs’ ... Feb. 27, ...night before the film’s officially released...” Further, Crossroads Church is bringing thousands to a Cinemark theater, where Son of God will be showing on 13 screens at the same time. Saddleback Church is buying out screens in eight different theaters... Christian Films, Son Of God, Joaquin Phoenix, White Man, Family Values

Son of God

Hollywood Reporter, “...religious organizations throughout ... country... buying out screens and distributing tickets to... thousands ...for ‘Theater Take-Overs’ ... Feb. 27, ...night before the film’s officially released...” Further, Crossroads Church is bringing thousands to a Cinemark theater, where Son of God will be showing on 13 screens at the same time. Saddleback Church is buying out screens in eight different theaters...

Adventures of the Wilderness Family Trilogy

Based on a true story, this is a wonderful family trilogy of movies with beautiful cinematography and delightful nature photography. Animals provide for heart-warming, humorous, as well as harrowing moments.

Toy Story 4

This delightful Disney, Pixar, G-rated movie for the whole family shows the power of teamwork. Bonnie, new owner, makes another, Forky. Old toys are challenged to include, help Forky. The movie is filled with many exciting adventures, events and has some good themes about the values of family, serving others. The importance of taking care of others; maturing to find real love in good positive, male/female monogamous relationships; sacrificial love; and finding the purpose are stressed.

The Secret of Roan Inish

This is a charming family movie with wonderful cinematography and delightful, musical Irish dialects. It is an endearing film about heart-felt connection between family, friends, and animals. The Celtic storytelling and music is delightful.

This is the sequel to the powerful Black Stallion movie with spectacular cinematography and fine acting. This sequel continues with good values related to friendships as well as to courage, perseverance, ingenuity and more. The adventure, suspense of the first movie continues with this one. It is appropriate for the whole family. Young Adult, Suspense

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The Black Stallion Returns

This is the sequel to the powerful Black Stallion movie with spectacular cinematography and fine acting. This sequel continues with good values related to friendships as well as to courage, perseverance, ingenuity and more. The adventure, suspense of the first movie continues with this one. It is appropriate for the whole family.

This is a powerful movie with spectacular cinematography and fine acting. The boy, stallion, and Mickey Rooney are all delightful. This film has good values related to family and friendships as well as to courage, perseverance, ingenuity and more. It has strong visuals and minimalistic dialogue. It is appropriate for the whole family. Underdog, Black Stallion, Feeling Happy

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The Black Stallion

This is a powerful movie with spectacular cinematography and fine acting. The boy, stallion, and Mickey Rooney are all delightful. This film has good values related to family and friendships as well as to courage, perseverance, ingenuity and more. It has strong visuals and minimalistic dialogue. It is appropriate for the whole family.

This movie that takes place in the Alps has stunning cinematography. The close-up photography of animals and birds is wonderful and amazing. The relationship between a boy and the eaglet he enables to survive is endearing. This is a story of reconciliation, redemption, and healing on multiple levels. The music in this movie is also lovely. Wind Movie, Bald Eagle, Cinematography, Close Up Photography

Brothers of the Wind

This movie that takes place in the Alps has stunning cinematography. The close-up photography of animals and birds is wonderful and amazing. The relationship between a boy and the eaglet he enables to survive is endearing. This is a story of reconciliation, redemption, and healing on multiple levels. The music in this movie is also lovely.

PETER RABBIT deals with discovering what is true to resolve conflicts and find reconciliation. It is about the mischievous and adventurous Peter Rabbit, who leads his animal friends to battle against the McGregors. This movie is PG-rated and is appropriate for children through adults. This charming film is based on Beatrix Potter books and is full of delightful British humor. Baby Animals, Drama, Childhood, Animation, Peter Rabbit, Rabbit, Peter, Animals Friends

Peter Rabbit

PETER RABBIT deals with discovering what is true to resolve conflicts and find reconciliation. It is about the mischievous and adventurous Peter Rabbit, who leads his animal friends to battle against the McGregors. This movie is PG-rated and is appropriate for children through adults. This charming film is based on Beatrix Potter books and is full of delightful British humor.

Movies/TV/Media that Help You Feel Happy, Hopeful

Today is our dark world, we need more than ever movies that lift our hearts, minds, spirits, and souls. Here are some engaging, feel-good movies and TV shows…

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