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  With Halloween approaching, USDish’s provided their third annual  report  on  every state’s favorite kids’ Halloween movie . What better way to celebrate ~spooky season~ than to embrace your inner child in the comfort of your own home? Go ahead, curl up on your couch with a bowl of candy (or brains), and check out one of these creepy classics!  Most popular classic Halloween movies by state [2023] Extra eerie stats: Despite coming out nearly 40 years ago,  Ghostbusters  tops our list as the most searched spooky children’s movie in 14 states. Scooby-Doo  comes in second—it’s the most Googled film in 8 states. Why did we make this report?  With so many remakes of old movies coming out in the past few years ( Ghostbusters: Afterlife ,  Hocus Pocus 2 !), we wanted to remind Americans of the original movies that are classics for a reason.  Any more questions?  Take a look at the full report  here Related Articles: Most popula...

  Halloween Ends: Is Michael Myers the top horror villain in the US? After 45 years of terror, the  Halloween  movie franchise is coming to an end. When  Halloween Ends  premieres on October 14, Michael Myers and Laurie will battle one final time. But who will prevail? GetWindstream is celebrating spooky season with their  second-annual report  on the  most popular horror villains in each state.  (And yes, Michael Myers made the cut.) This year,  Patrick Bateman from  American Psycho  is keeping Americans up at night. The well-dressed slasher was googled most in 19 states. Who Is the Top Villain in Tennessee? In the state of Tennessee, Jason Voorhees of Friday the 13th fame reigns as the top horror villain. Check out these nightmarish findings…  if you dare. Despite the release of  Halloween Ends  this month, Michael Myers was searched most in only one state: West Virginia. While  Psycho ’s Norman Bates was ...

  I admit it--I am a Christmas movie junkie. Every year I watch as many of them as I can. Starting in mid December, it is my goal to watch at least one a day and maybe 2 or 3 on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 2020 has been no exception. With Coronavirus lurking in the background and a still-undecided election not quite behind us, holiday cheer is perhaps more needed now than ever, so I have happily watched at least one Christmas movie a day since Dec. 13.  While I enjoy most of the holiday movies, some Christmas movies as better than others. To make the top five list the movie has to be family friendly and have a moral a little deeper than "they fell in love and lived happily ever after." A good story, at least decent acting, and traditional values are are required as well as an abundance of holiday cheer. Christmas music is a definite plus. The movie also has to be easily available for viewing on Netflix, Amazon Prime, or other channels during the 2020 holiday season. Here...

Many of us are still at home social distancing with our families. How can you kill a few hours and enjoy some time with the family...and still maintain your sanity? With these great faith-based movies!  These movies are all faith based and family friendly as well as fairly recent.  If that's not enough to entice you, they feature well-known actors including John Schneider, Kevin Sorbo, KJ Apa, Gary Sinise, Radha Mitchell ,  and more.  If you are looking for something to watch with the family, here are my top five faith-based and family-friendly movie recommendations. Top Five Great New Faith-Based Movies "I Still Believe" is the inspiring true story of Christian music megastar Jeremy Camp. The movie was released to Blu-ray and DVD on Tuesday, May 5. KJ Apa, Shenia Twain, Gary Sinise and more.  I Still Believe' Jeremy Camp Story on DVD May 5   Faith-Based Film 'The Reliant' with Kevin Sorbo, Brian Bosworth, and Eric Roberts Features a Great Plot Under...

Pure Flix’s new movie,  The Case for Christ, is a true story about an investigative journalist, Lee Strobel, who sets out to disprove the Resurrection of Jesus. It opened in theaters April 7, and is the film reenactment of Strobel’s book by the same name. Read the complete movie review at: Pure Flix Movie, 'The Case for Christ,' Offers Insurmountable Evidence -- Christian Activities Ask me about amazing clinical skincare products and start your way to clearer, healthier skin today! Join me on  Facebook  or email  skin_and_health@yahoo.com  for more info! I would love to help you have healthier skin!

  Duck Dynasty's Sadie Robertson plays “Marlene” in the riveting God’s Not Dead 2 , currently playing in 1,700 U.S. theatres. “Marlene” is the best friend of the main high school character, “Brooke.”   Read the interview at: Interview with Teen Dynamo Sadie Robertson of 'God's Not Dead 2'

 RISEN tells the epic Biblical story of the resurrection, as told through the eyes of a non-believer. Joseph Fiennes stars as Roman military tribune Clavius who remains set in his ways after serving 25 years in the army. Read more:  articles | Movie of the Week: Risen with Joseph Fiennes Opens This Friday | Christian Activities

One of the best movies ever: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is the tragic story of Bruno, an innocent, inquisitive eight-year-old, and the son of a Nazi officer. When his father is promoted and transferred to direct the operations at a concentration camp, young Bruno is forced to leave his friends and relative freedom behind. Enclosed behind the wall that surrounds his new house and grounds, Bruno sneaks off for an adventure in the woods and to check out the not-too-distant "farm" he has seen from his window. When he meets Shmuel (Jack Scanlon), a young Jewish boy his own age behind the farm's fence, the wheels are set in motion for the movie's heart-wrenching conclusion. Read the review at:  Movie of the Week: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas - Brilliant Holocaust Movie DVD Review | Christian Activities

Matthew McConaughey may be best known for his many versatile movie roles from a buff dragon-hunting para-military type in "Reign of Fire," to a slick lawyer in "Lincoln Lawyer" to his latest Oscar-winning role in "Dallas Buyer's Club." Or he may have come to your attention for his many shirtless photos and partying ways. However, it appears Matthew McConaugheyis growing up and achieving more than a little maturity at 44. At this year's Oscars, McConaughey was one of few entertainers who stopped to thank God for his success and for teaching the actor about gratitude. Find out more at: Oscars 2014: Matthew McConaughey expresses gratitude to God Actor Matthew McConaughey raised more than a few eyebrows and garnered both praise and hate speech for thanking God profusely when he won the best actor Oscar for his role as Ron Woodroof in "Dallas Buyer's Club... Continue

Another good movie and a questionable DVD from 2009! This time I take a look at Isla Fisher's movie Confessions of a Shopaholic' and Holly Hunter's former series Saving Grace ." Both had strong casts. "Confessions" featured Isla Fisher, John Goodman, and Joan Cusack among other big names and "Grace" starred Holly Hunter and Laura San Giacomo. However, both fell flat, especially "Saving Grace"... or did it? Due to an extremely poor marketing decision on the part of Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, I will probably never know for sure. Here's my take: 'Saving Grace' with Holly Hunter and Laura San Giacomo -- Season Two on Dvd 3/2/2014 I love Holly Hunter, so I was filled with eager anticipation when I was offered the opportunity to review “Saving Grace” - Season Two. I needn't have bothered. Confessions of a Shopaholic' with Isla Fisher, John Goodman, Joan Cusack--D...

Russell Crowe's new 'Noah' movie to carry disclaimer The new blockbuster Hollywood movie " Noah " looks like a great film to me! Based upon the Genesis account of Noah and the Great Flood, the movie offers a stellar cast in a dramatic -- and TRUE -- end of the world disaster story based upon the Bible. But there have been complaints... Honestly, the Christian community clamors 9rightfully) for more wholesome, faith-based movies from Hollywood, and when we finally get one, don't you know there is some group protesting it! Now Paramount and the National Religious Broadcasters have come up with a disclaimer for the new Russell Crowe movie so no one's knickers get in a wad. You can read the story about the "Noah" disclaimer and how it came about at:  Russell Crowe's new 'Noah' movie to carry disclaimer - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner.

  Oscar nomination for Christian film 'Alone Yet Not Alone' song revoked The title song from the independent Christian film "Alone Yet Not Alone" raised some eyebrows from Hollywood when it was nominated for an Oscar Award for Best Song this year. The film had only been in theaters for a week in September in selected cities to qualify for Oscar consideration, so most people had not even heard of the movie or the ong performed by Joni Eareckson Tada. Read more: Oscar nomination for Christian film 'Alone Yet Not Alone' song revoked - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

Four great Christian movies for Valentine's Day romance Valentine's Day is coming up, and movie night at home with a good romantic Christian movie might be just the ticket. Here are four great love stories that would make excellent film choices for Valentine's Day. Article at: Four great Christian movies for Valentine's Day romance (Video) - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

Faith-based film 'Alone Yet Not Alone' earns Oscar nod for Best Original Song The mainstream movie blogs and pages are scratching their collective heads over the 2014 Oscar nomination for Best Original Song going to Christian film " Alone Yet Not Alone ." "So just what in the heck is 'Alone Yet Not Alone?'" asks Yahoo Movies which calls the film an "out of nowhere Christian film." Continued: Faith-based film 'Alone Yet Not Alone' earns Oscar nod for Best Original Song - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

Hooray for the red, white and blue! The 4th of July is here! Rain or shine, it's the day to be patriotic and to thank God for the freedoms we still enjoy in America. To  help you celebrate this patriotic holiday, here is a selection of articles for your Independence Day reading enjoyment. Celebrate America's Birthday -- Independence Day! Have a Happy 4th of July!   July 4 is is185th day of the year (186th in leap years), but it is much more than that to Americans. Read more at: Have a Happy 4th of July!- Squidoo   Top Ten WWII Movies for 4th of July, Patriotic Celebrations & Military Events My Top Ten list of World War II Movies for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, Flag Day and other patriotic holidays Article at: Top Ten WWII Movies for 4th of July, Patriotic Celebrations & Military Nashville 4th of July Celebrations and Patriotic Events in Middle Tennessee There are many...

  Christian artist Joel Smallbone stars in faith-based 'The Book of Esther' movie  Nashville Christian recording artist Joel Smallbone has been making a name for himself as half of gospel rock group For God and Country (formerly Joel & Luke). Now Smallbone, who is also the brother of popular Christian artist/actress Rebecca St. James, is adding actor to his resume with his performance as King Xerxes in the new inspirational movie "The Book of Esther." Read more: Christian artist Joel Smallbone stars in faith-based 'The Book of Esther' movie - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

Childhood in India When I was very young, my family moved to India for three years when my father was stationed at the embassy. I still have childhood memories of passing beggars on the streets of India. A few years after college, I returned to India for a month which is when I became even more aware of the children who roamed the streets of India and Nepal, begging for money. Now a new documentary seeks to shed light on the life of orphans in India. Rebecca St. James narrates MotherIndia documentary about orphans in India Australian Christian pop rock singer, songwriter, musician, author, and actor Rebecca St. James provides the narration for a new documentary about 25 of the more than 31 million orphans living in India in the film " Mother India: Life Through the Eyes of the Orphan ." A spokesperson for Compassion International as well as Nashville resident, Rebecca is a natural spokesperson for at-risk children. Article at: Rebecca St. James narrates M...

The Easter bunny is hippity hopping down the bunny trail because Easter 2013 is definitely on its way! Here are some articles, poems, movie review and other reading to help you celebrate Easter on March 31, 2013. Easter Articles Why is Easter on a Different Date Each Year? a Look at Easter & Passover According to Wikipedia, Easter is considered "the most important annual religious feast in the Christian liturgical year." Read more:  Why is Easter on a Different Date Each Year? a Look at Easter & Passover GMC TV announces Easter week program schedule (Video) GMC TV has announced its annual 2013 Easter holiday programming. This year's Easter schedule will feature the new original GMC World Premiere Movie, "The Carpenter’s Miracle," as well as “The Greatest Stories of...  Article at: GMC TV announces Easter week program schedule (Video) Have a Happy Easter! According to Wikipedia, East...

Abel's Field with Kevin Sorbo and Samuel Davis on DVD, GMC The inspirational movie "Abel's Field" is a welcome departure from mainstream Hollywood fare. What it lacks in glitz and video-game action, it makes up for with a substantive story line. Kevin Sorbo , who has starred in several Christian movies lately (including "Three Times A Lady" and "What If" ), not only stars in this movie but he is the Executive Producer.   Article at: Abel's Field with Kevin Sorbo and Samuel Davis on DVD, GMC - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

Easter film 'Pieces of Easter' stars Jefferson Moore and Christina Karis A dress-for-success young woman (Christina Karis) who won't fly and a taciturn, grizzled farmer (Jefferson Moore - "The Perfect Gift" ) who won't drive his antique truck on the interstate set out on a three-day trip across the back roads of America in "Pieces of Easter" from Kelly's Filmworks. Read more: Easter film 'Pieces of Easter' stars Jefferson Moore and Christina Karis - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner