http://motleyvision.org/ldscinema Reviews, News, and Analysis About LDS (Mormon) Film Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:37:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://motleyvision.org/ldscinema/2012/04/review-children-of-joseph/#comment-7771 This Week in Mormon Literature, April 20, 2012 | Dawning of a Brighter Day Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:37:34 +0000 http://motleyvision.org/ldscinema/?p=1183#comment-7771 [...] LDS Cinema Online, Kevin Burtt reviews the 2011 DVD The Children of Joseph. His concluding grades are: As a PR piece aimed at Utah Mormons: B, and as a historical [...] [...] LDS Cinema Online, Kevin Burtt reviews the 2011 DVD The Children of Joseph. His concluding grades are: As a PR piece aimed at Utah Mormons: B, and as a historical [...]

]]> http://motleyvision.org/ldscinema/2012/01/lds-film-festival-2012-overview-day-1/#comment-7741 This Week in Mormon Literature, April 20, 2012 | Dawning of a Brighter Day Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:18:38 +0000 http://motleyvision.org/ldscinema/?p=1033#comment-7741 [...] Cinema Online: B.  Redemption is a solid and moving film with a resonant theme, amply supported by some strong [...] [...] Cinema Online: B.  Redemption is a solid and moving film with a resonant theme, amply supported by some strong [...]

]]> http://motleyvision.org/ldscinema/2012/04/coming-april-6th-redemption-pg/#comment-7740 This Week in Mormon Literature, April 20, 2012 | Dawning of a Brighter Day Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:14:42 +0000 http://motleyvision.org/ldscinema/?p=1172#comment-7740 [...] LDS Cinema Online: B.  Redemption is a solid and moving film with a resonant theme, amply supported by some strong performances. As a writer, Russell plays the two main characters correctly:  neither the “hero” or the “villain” are portrayed in black-and-white manner, and the ‘grayness’ of humanity, in fact, becomes the thrust of the story. Heath is a decent guy who does what is right, but he’s been involved in violent encounters where the “right” and “wrong” may be in question. Maybe he needs forgiveness and mercy as well? . . . Redemption is not perfect. Whether due to theater audio issues or a strong accent or both, a fair amount of Jean Baptiste’s dialogue was unintelligible for me; an obstacle when Baptiste’s dialogue forms a core part of the film’s message. Russell also uses some strange camera angles and haphazard editing that disrupt the flow of the film. Many scenes seem to start or end a second or two too quickly, while others linger two seconds too long without any reason behind it. The story and performances are strong, but to me the directorial and editing style detracted from the film rather than added . . . Flaws aside, Redemption is a solid, thought-provoking film that has a positive message about charity and compassion for everyone.” [...] [...] LDS Cinema Online: B.  Redemption is a solid and moving film with a resonant theme, amply supported by some strong performances. As a writer, Russell plays the two main characters correctly:  neither the “hero” or the “villain” are portrayed in black-and-white manner, and the ‘grayness’ of humanity, in fact, becomes the thrust of the story. Heath is a decent guy who does what is right, but he’s been involved in violent encounters where the “right” and “wrong” may be in question. Maybe he needs forgiveness and mercy as well? . . . Redemption is not perfect. Whether due to theater audio issues or a strong accent or both, a fair amount of Jean Baptiste’s dialogue was unintelligible for me; an obstacle when Baptiste’s dialogue forms a core part of the film’s message. Russell also uses some strange camera angles and haphazard editing that disrupt the flow of the film. Many scenes seem to start or end a second or two too quickly, while others linger two seconds too long without any reason behind it. The story and performances are strong, but to me the directorial and editing style detracted from the film rather than added . . . Flaws aside, Redemption is a solid, thought-provoking film that has a positive message about charity and compassion for everyone.” [...]

]]> http://motleyvision.org/ldscinema/2012/04/review-cleanflix/#comment-7738 Kevin Burtt Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:45:25 +0000 http://motleyvision.org/ldscinema/?p=1207#comment-7738 Coincidentally enough, Mormon Matters has just posted a podcast with the Cleanflix filmmakers <a href="http://mormonmatters.org/2012/04/17/91-cleanflix-and-what-its-story-reveals-about-mormon-culture/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>, along with Richard Dutcher (gee, I wonder if he'll rant against the LDS film community again...) and some other panel guests to discuss the documentary and the LDS cultural aspects as well. Coincidentally enough, Mormon Matters has just posted a podcast with the Cleanflix filmmakers here, along with Richard Dutcher (gee, I wonder if he’ll rant against the LDS film community again…) and some other panel guests to discuss the documentary and the LDS cultural aspects as well.

]]> http://motleyvision.org/ldscinema/2010/07/cleanflix-and-clean-flicks-a-look-at-edited-movies/#comment-7731 Review: Cleanflix » LDS Cinema Online Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:17:19 +0000 http://motleyvision.org/ldscinema/?p=325#comment-7731 [...] outlined in a previous article, I’m not a supporter of edited films, both for reasons of artistic purity and the fact that [...] [...] outlined in a previous article, I’m not a supporter of edited films, both for reasons of artistic purity and the fact that [...]

]]> http://motleyvision.org/ldscinema/2010/06/review-emma-smith-my-story-b/#comment-7643 Review: Children of Joseph » LDS Cinema Online Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:26:31 +0000 http://motleyvision.org/ldscinema/?p=90#comment-7643 [...] and Emma Hale Smith Historical Society.  It was created in 2011 by many of the same team from Emma Smith: My Story, and is available through Netflix and Amazon, as well as for purchase through the Historical [...] [...] and Emma Hale Smith Historical Society.  It was created in 2011 by many of the same team from Emma Smith: My Story, and is available through Netflix and Amazon, as well as for purchase through the Historical [...]

]]> http://motleyvision.org/ldscinema/2012/01/lds-film-festival-2012-overview-day-1/#comment-7539 Coming April 6th — Redemption (PG) » LDS Cinema Online Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:18:00 +0000 http://motleyvision.org/ldscinema/?p=1033#comment-7539 [...] originally screened at the LDS Film Festival in January — here’s my original write-up where I gave it a B at the time. (It’s a borderline B+, all things considering;  some of the [...] [...] originally screened at the LDS Film Festival in January — here’s my original write-up where I gave it a B at the time. (It’s a borderline B+, all things considering;  some of the [...]

]]> http://motleyvision.org/ldscinema/2012/01/lds-film-festival-2012-overview-day-1/#comment-7537 Bill Nelson Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:35:22 +0000 http://motleyvision.org/ldscinema/?p=1033#comment-7537 This conversation helps ratify a hope we have at FirstLight Independent - elevate the cinematic dialog through the creation of noteworthy films, and the thoughtful discussions that flow therefrom. This conversation helps ratify a hope we have at FirstLight Independent – elevate the cinematic dialog through the creation of noteworthy films, and the thoughtful discussions that flow therefrom.

]]> http://motleyvision.org/ldscinema/2011/02/review-joseph-smith-and-the-golden-plates-b/#comment-7528 jvanvleck@hotmail.com Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:32:35 +0000 http://motleyvision.org/ldscinema/?p=686#comment-7528 It's hard to make a good positive movie about LDS since LDS is based on the most outlandish assumption of spiritual truth since the Greek Gods. It's not hard.....it's impossible. Take the best director and screenwriter in the world with an unlimited budget and tell them to create a movie taking the mormon beliefs as facts and tell it the Mormon way and the movie would be reviewed as an absurd comedy It’s hard to make a good positive movie about LDS since LDS is based on the most outlandish assumption of spiritual truth since the Greek Gods. It’s not hard…..it’s impossible. Take the best director and screenwriter in the world with an unlimited budget and tell them to create a movie taking the mormon beliefs as facts and tell it the Mormon way and the movie would be reviewed as an absurd comedy

]]> http://motleyvision.org/ldscinema/2012/02/review-the-last-eagle-scout/#comment-7423 This Week in Mormon Literature, March 25, 2012 | Dawning of a Brighter Day Sat, 24 Mar 2012 16:21:04 +0000 http://motleyvision.org/ldscinema/?p=1081#comment-7423 [...] Camp (Kevin Burt at LDS Cinema Online Review). C. “While it is not as in-your-face as The Last Eagle Scout, Scout Camp will likely appeal to the same audience: current and former Scouts who will smile and [...] [...] Camp (Kevin Burt at LDS Cinema Online Review). C. “While it is not as in-your-face as The Last Eagle Scout, Scout Camp will likely appeal to the same audience: current and former Scouts who will smile and [...]

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