Tag Archive: redemption

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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Nov
15

Review: Overcome / Turn Around (C-)

Overcome

Overcome, written by “Dani Franklin” and directed by “BJ Alexander”, stars “Jaycee Lynn” and was released to video in 2008. Yes, I’m using quotes deliberately here.  “BJ Alexander”, “Dani Franklin”, and “Jaycee Lynn” do not, in fact, exist.

Jun
24

Review: Forever Strong (Adam’s Take)

This is a review written last July for Toward an LDS Cinema. Over time, I’ll be re-posting my old reviews on this site, since some people have expressed interest. The second part of this article focuses on the Mormon aspects of the film’s DVD release.