Tag Archive: forgiveness

Apr
03

Coming April 6th — Redemption (PG)

redemption

This Friday (April 6th) Redemption — written and directed by Tom Russell — will appear in select theaters. (The movie’s official site and Facebook page have more information) Redemption is based on a true story involving a convicted criminal sent into exile and a lawman who is conflicted about how to treat him.  How do you …

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Jan
26

LDS Film Festival 2012: Overview & Day 1

LDS Film Festival

Notes from Day 1 of the 2012 LDS Film Festival: Looking through the final schedule, this year’s LDS Film Festival has the usual variety of feature films, short films, and documentaries, but new this year are some “musical interludes” before screenings featuring local musical artists.  Undoubtedly a decision made to broaden the scope of the …

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Aug
22

Review: Take (A-)

Take

Saul sits in chains and stares blankly at the sterile prison walls around him as the film opens.  He is on death row and about to be executed. Ana stares blankly at the featureless desert outside her car as she travels across the state to witness his execution.  She has a personal connection with Saul’s …

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