Inside this issue...
Where's Your Sense of Humor? Hi <<First Name>>, There are quizzes available for just about any subject on the Internet, so I just took one to see if I have a sense of humor. I do.
My family shares the gift of laughter. When really funny moments happen, they become placeholders for time spent together.
One moment involves a spot on my sister’s dress when our dad got married. Another surrounds Dad’s attempt to draw the Sistine Chapel during a game of Pictionary. It was architecturally correct, but it took him the entire evening to draw it. It was a bonding moment for he and my brother-in-law Jon.
Studies show that laughter has numerous benefits for us. It provides a distraction, perspective, stress relief, and some even claim weight loss.
A new DVD this week introduces us to the Apostles of Comedy. We meet four men who make their living by making people laugh, whether in churches, theaters, or on television. This combination of live performances and conversations with the comedians at home, at church, and with their families may even help you lose a pound or two!
From the screening room,
Angela Walker
ChristianMovieNews.com
P.S. Read our exclusive interview with Brad Stine and Jeff Allen, two of the featured apostles of comedy.
Apostles Of Comedy - DVD  Get ready for laughter of a Higher Power! Apostles Of Comedy is an inventive mix of four comedians and an exploration into their lives as men of faith and how they express their faith through their comedy. The film weaves live performances and documentary footage following the comedians on stage, in their homes, churches and in a "no-holds-barred" conversation.
While their humor may be squeaky clean and imbued with faith and inspiration, it never loses its edge, which makes it relevant to today's audience.
More of the Apostles
Hold on for more laughs from the first men of comedy. Guaranteed to leave you laughing!
Industry Interview
Christians in Cinema: Jeff Allen & Brad Stine
by Angela Walker  When I sat down for a conversation with two of America’s favorite Christian comedians, I expected to laugh and enjoy it, but didn’t expect a philosophical discussion about truth, culture and Jerry Falwell. Brad Stine and Jeff Allen take their comedy on the road to theaters, churches, and television. They point out funny legalities and idiosyncratic behaviors of our Christian subculture, and if you don’t like it, maybe it hits too close to home. How much of your routine is planned vs. improvised?
Jeff: Maybe 95%. I don’t sit down and write a list where it’s word for word for word, but I’ve been doing it long enough that I know where I’ll start and where I’ll end it. I look at the clock and everything else comes along with it.
Sometimes the audience dictates that I do something different, if there seems to be a relationship forming, and then I’ll shift directions. But I know what I’m starting with and I’m ending with. But it’s all stuff I’ve done before. How often do you add new material? Brad: I think most comics go in with the set that they expect to do. They have standbys that work, and they’re being hired to succeed; make people laugh and enjoy themselves. I think that a lot of times the audience kind of dictates it. Sometimes you get into a scenario where someone says something interesting or out of the blue something happens and you begin to comment about that. It becomes this sort of improv moment and ... [ Read more... ]
"The Imposter" Hits the Big Screen in Texas in October Kevin Max (Christian music group dcTalk) is headlining the faith-based motion picture “The Imposter”, which will have its world-wide premiere in theaters in Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston in October. Serendipitous Films, a Texas-based production company, shot the film in Texas and is excited to start the release in the home state. The movie also stars Kerry Livgren (Kansas, Proto-Kaw), and Jeff Deyo
(formerly Sonicflood). Max joins writer/director Daniel Millican whose past film credits include The Keyman, A Promise Kept (currently on Lifetime) and Striking Range (currently on Starz). [ Read more... ]
Veggies on Stage by Angela Walker Veggie Tales characters kick off a 50-city tour in Austin, Texas, on Thursday, September 4. The tour is called "VeggieTales God Made You Special, Live!", and in cities from Texas to Florida, Massachusetts to Minneapolis, and California to Tennessee.
The 80-minute event is full of favorite VeggieTales songs with spectacular singing and dancing, and all your favorite vegetables come to life. [ Read more... ]
Pew Survey Results Place Blame on Hollywood by Angela Walker The Pew Forum on Religion & Public life recently released the results of a 2007 survey. Interviews in Spanish and English were conducted with more than 35,000 adults. It explores the religious beliefs and practices of Evangelical Protestants, Catholics, Jews, Mormons, Muslims, Buddhists, and others. [ Read more... ]
"Mandie" Books Translated to Film by Angela Walker The producers of The Sugar Creek Gang movies have turned their talents to adapting another set of children's books. Author Lois Leppard began chronicling the adventures of Amanda (Mandie) Shaw in the early 1980s, and now, after 25 years and 40 novels, they are being turned into films.[ Read more... ]
Dove Review
Apostles of Comedy Dove Family-Approved Recommended for ages 12 and over Dove Review:
This is a great comedy show. The group of comics is formed out of four men who do not use inappropriate language or subjects in their act. Throughout the DVD they interview the comedians and their family members about their lives. This gives the program an interesting twist and a look into the serious side of their lives. Each comedian has his own jokes that have been taken from moments in their own lives to make the audience laugh. I found myself laughing out loud many times. I don’t think a child under 12 would understand most of the jokes or may not understand that they are joking. Dove is happy to award the Dove "Family-Approved" Seal for ages 12 and up.
Coming to Theaters - The Family That Preys  The Family That Preys - September 12th in Theaters
Follow your heart. But watch your back. Two families from different walks of life learn to work together. Academy Award®-winner Kathy Bates and Academy Award®-nominee Alfre Woodard star as the matriarchs of two very different families being torn apart by greed and scandal in the contemporary drama "Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys." The sixth feature film by Perry chronicles the inner workings of two families, one upper-crust and the other working class, that become inextricably linked by scandal. [ Read more... ] |
Feature of the Week 
Apostles Of Comedy - DVD When the Apostles share their Holy Humor, the result is side-splitting laughter. 4 of today's top comics are seen live on stage and at home with their families. 
What's New? (see all) Find the latest releases and newly added titles
Entertainment News See the latest Christian entertainment news.
DVD Rental Club Always have new quality Christian movies in your home. - NO Late Fees
- Free Shipping
- Unlimited Rentals
About ChristianCinema.com The Biggest Family Movie Store On The Planet
Christians In Cinema Blog An ongoing dialogue about faith and film. (NEW)
Search ChristianCinema.com:
Today's Most Popular
Buyer Review Rating: 
Bananas Bunch Volume Two - DVD
by Emilio Avila "This DVD was hilarious. The comics were very funny and since it's christian based, we dont have to worry about the kids being in the room. In fact, they laughed with us. We definitely recommend it to those families who want to laugh together." [ Read more... ]
Buyer Review Rating: 
Fireproof
by Tiaan Kruger "I got to see "Fireproof" in a pre-screening in my area and have to say, the Kendrick brothers outdid themselves. I had very high expectations for the movie and was not disappointed. I appreciated the humor they wrote into the script, and with great acting it was pulled off with absolutely perfect comedic timing. I also found that a lot of the issues the brothers took on around marriages they did not beat around the bush, but went straight for the heart of the issues... All said and done, Kirk Cameron does a stellar job, the filming is done beautifully and it has a very purposeful story. Go support this film in the theater and when it comes out on DVD!" [ Read more... ]
Buyer Review Rating: 
Pray - DVD
by Dillon Burroughs "I was pleasantly surprised with Pray. It offered some genuine scares without resorting to graphic violence in any way. The story offered a fun Halloween alternative that I highly recommend for any teen audience. It includes Christian references, yet is not cliche or preachy as is sometimes the case in such films. At under 90 minutes, the film can also be easily used in church youth ministry settings or for a home group. I'm really looking forward to this team's next film, Pray 2, for another thrill-ride this Halloween season!" [ Read more... ]
Buyer Review Rating: 
The Lazarus Phenomenon - DVD
by Zelma Morales "The movie was absolutely life changing. As a Christians it brings you back to the basics. This movie is an excellent tool for evangelism. Highly recommended for every person from every walk of life to see." [ Read more... ]
|
