The Memory Book Movie Review and Giveaway

 

 

The Memory Book Synopsis

The Memory Book is a Hallmark Movies & Mysteries film written by Duane Poole and directed by Paul A. Kaufman. In this film, budding photographer Chloe stumbles upon an old photo album from the 1970s while browsing through a flea market one day. Having come from a broken family full of broken romances and relationships, she is intrigued by the couple in the album that seem to have had a perfect relationship. Inspired by the idea of a real-life example of true love, she sets out to find this couple and talk to them. Excited about the prospect of a mystery to solve, Chloe continues on her quest, even meeting a companion by the name of Gabe.

Gabe Sinclair is an unusual yet handsome bartender who is instantly attracted to Chloe. With her needing help on her “mystery”, he instantly signs up to help her on her journey, with the hopes of also forming a relationship. While at first she keeps her distance and does her best to avoid forming any kind of a relationship with Gabe, Chloe eventually finds herself inexplicably taken with this man. Refusing to get too close to him, but also unable to stay too far away, will Chloe ever be able to accept the idea of love and give into happiness?

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My Thoughts

I really enjoyed this movie. I don't pay for TV so I never get to watch the Hallmark Channel. So I was super excited that this movie was available via DVD! Also, if you haven't heard of FishFlix, you should check out their website they have a ton of great movies and TV shows.  I love old stories and the Memory Book was so fun. I really liked Chloe's character and how she didn't give up on finding out who the Memory Book belonged to. I liked the deeper story of her learning to let people in her life. I think the acting was great and the whole thing was put together nicely. If you enjoy clean yet solid movies with a touch of romance, this is the movie for you! Highly recommend!!

"I received this DVD from FishFlix for free in exchange for an honest review." 

Noble Movie Review and DVD Giveaway!

Synopsis of Noble

At the tender age of ten, Christina Noble’s mother passed away and she and her brothers and sisters were moved around to various institutions where they was exposed to all kinds of mistreatment and told that the others had passed away.  When Noble was finally released from the orphanage, she ended up homeless where she even slept in a hole she had dug in a park.

When she was 18, Christina Noble escaped to England to live with her brother.  It was there that she and her husband met and married – they had three children, Androula, Helenita and Nicolas.  During this period in her life, in the early seventies, she had a dream about Vietnam.

She doesn’t’ know why she dreamed about Vietnam, perhaps because it has been so prominent in the news because of the Vietnam war, but she dreamt of poor children running down a road naked, escaping from napalm bombing.   They were running on cracked ground and running toward Christina.  One child in the dream begged her for help. 

It wasn’t until 20 years later, in 1989 that Christina actually arrived in Vietnam specifically to help children in need. 

Overcoming overwhelming odds, Christina has founded a foundation that is located in Ho Chi Mihn City – from there many programs have been developed that touch the lives of countless living in poverty both in Vietnam and throughout Mongolia. 

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 My Thoughts

First of all I would like to give a shout out to Jake from FishFlix who introduced me to this movie to begin with. This is a new-to-me website that has all the great Christian films!!

Noble is not a movie I knew anything about so I was curious to see where it led. The movie is rated PG-13 for a reason, so be cautious if watching with children. There are many difficult scenes in Noble especially during Christina's childhood and young adult years. It shows interesting Irish history and also Vietnam history which is not something many people know about today. Also, for those that want Christian films, Christina is Catholic because of how she grew up and was raised. She does pray and seems to trust in God as she tells Him to show her what to do. For me, this was a fairly long slow movie. I love a good biography but to be honest, I think this story would capture my attention more so in book form. I feel like there were so many things behind the movie scenes that I missed, all of the little details, that I felt like I was missing something. The acting is superb, the overall story is incredible and makes me consider things I hadn't thought about or realized. It takes what seemed a hopeless life to one that changed thousands of lives. 

I encourage you to watch the trailer and read up on this movie before viewing especially if watching with a family. There is a rape scene but the viewer doesn't see details as that part is more implied. There are also scenes with extreme poverty and drunkenness that leads to violence. 

Thanks to FishFlix for offering me a free copy of this movie in exchange for an honest review.

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Old Fashioned Movie Review

About the movie:

DVD Releases on June 16, 2015

115 minutes // Genre: Drama // Rating PG-13 

        

 A romantic-drama, OLD FASHIONED centers on Clay Walsh, a former frat boy who gives up his reckless carousing and now runs an antique shop in a small Midwestern college town. There, he has become notorious for his lofty and outdated theories on love and romance as well as for his devout belief in God. When Amber Hewson, a free-spirited young woman with a restless soul, drifts into the area and rents the apartment above his shop, she finds herself surprisingly drawn to his strong faith and noble ideas, which are new and intriguing to her. And Clay, though he tries to fight and deny it, simply cannot resist being attracted to her spontaneous and passionate embrace of life. Ultimately, Clay must step out from behind his relational theories and Amber must overcome her own fears and deep wounds as the two of them, together, attempt the impossible: an "old-fashioned" and God-honoring courtship in contemporary America. 

My Thoughts

I really had no idea what to expect from this movie. It has a lot of good reviews but I thought it was just a movie for people who are dating. I was wrong. I've been thinking about this film since the last scene played. I think this storyline is one to make the watcher think not shove certain views into your face. The acting is very good and I thought it was really well made. Clay and Amber both have a lot of dirty laundry in their past and I liked seeing how Clay had become a changed man but was friends with people who obviously hadn't changed. A lot of tough topics are brought up and the movie leaves it to the viewer to really decide your own opinion. The movie is rated PG-13 and I would say that is valid and teens and older should watch. This is a good movie for people in a relationship or single-either way I think it's worth a watch. 

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Twitter: @OldFashionedVow

Trailer:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptxW2lhzbVQ&feature=youtu.be

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American Sniper DVD and Blu Ray Giveaway!

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About the Movie

 

Burbank, CA, April 15, 2015 – From director Clint Eastwood comes “American Sniper,” arriving onto Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD on May 19 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, A Mad Chance Production, A 22nd & Indiana Production. “American Sniper” stars Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle, whose skills as a sniper made him a hero on the battlefield. But there was much more to him than his skill as a sharpshooter.

A two-time Oscar® nominee for his work in “Silver Linings Playbook” and “American Hustle,” Cooper stars alongside Sienna Miller, Luke Grimes, Jake McDorman, Cory Hardrict, Kevin Lacz, Navid Negahban and Keir O’Donnell.

Oscar®-winning filmmaker Clint Eastwood (“Million Dollar Baby,” “Unforgiven”) directed “American Sniper” from a screenplay written by Jason Hall, based on the book by Chris Kyle, with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice. The autobiography was a runaway bestseller, spending 18 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, 13 of those at number one.

The film is produced by Eastwood, Robert Lorenz, Andrew Lazar, Bradley Cooper and Peter Morgan. Tim Moore, Jason Hall, Sheroum Kim, Steven Mnuchin and Bruce Berman served as executive producers.

“American Sniper” will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack and includes the film in high definition on Blu-ray disc, a DVD, and a digital version of the movie in Digital HD with UltraViolet. Fans can also own “American Sniper” via purchase from digital retailers.

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will donate a portion of the proceeds across physical and digital sales to Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). One dollar of each purchase will be donated up to $1,000,000 from April 21, 2015 through December 31, 2015, void in Alabama, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Mississippi and South Carolina. To get involved and learn more, visit http://www.woundedwarriorproject.com.

The mission of Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower Wounded Warriors. WWP’s purpose is to raise awareness and to enlist the public’s aid for the needs of injured service members, to help injured servicemen and women aid and assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs. WWP is a national, nonpartisan organization headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. To learn more about WWP’s life-saving programs and services, please visit http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/programs.

SYNOPSIS

From director Clint Eastwood comes “American Sniper,” starring Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle, whose skills as a sniper made him a hero on the battlefield.

But there was much more to him than his skill as a sharpshooter.

Navy SEAL Chris Kyle is sent to Iraq with only one mission: to protect his brothers-in-arms. His pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield, and as stories of his courageous exploits spread, he earns the nickname “Legend.” However, his reputation is also growing behind enemy lines, putting a price on his head and making him a prime target of insurgents. He is also facing a different kind of battle on the home front: striving to be a good husband and father from halfway around the world.

Despite the danger, as well as the toll on his family at home, Chris serves through four harrowing tours of duty in Iraq, personifying the spirit of the SEAL creed to “leave no one behind.” But upon returning to his wife, Taya (Sienna Miller), and kids, Chris finds that it is the war he can’t leave behind.

BLU-RAY AND DVD ELEMENTS

“American Sniper” Blu-ray Combo Pack & Two Disc DVD contains the following special features:
· One Soldier’s Story: The Journey of American Sniper
Join director Clint Eastwood and his creative team, along with
Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller, as they overcome enormous creative and
logistic obstacles to make a film that brings the truth of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle's story to the screen.
· Making of American Sniper 

Review

This is a tough movie to watch but it's really good to know what goes on in this world. I have heard both things from this movie and it's definitely not something I would let me kids watch. There is blood and danger and it's scary but it's a true story. I think we need to know these things. I couldn't recommend for everyone because it will effect everyone differently and if people aren't ready to watch it then that is fine. I so appreciate our troops and military and all they do for us. We are blessed to have people like this fighting for us.

 Thanks for Grace Hill Media for offering me a free copy to review.

Grace of God Movie Review and DVD Giveaway

About the movie:

Releases on DVD March 24, 2015

99 Minutes // Genre: Family, Inspirational // Rating:  NR

Stars:   John Ratzenberger 
                (“Cheers,” WALL-E, Toy Story) 

    Erin Bethea 
                (Fireproof, Letters to God) 

   Lorenzo Lamas
                ("The Bold and the Beautiful," "Falcon Crest")

Having lost his faith many years ago, Detective Bill Broadly is called to investigate the disappearance of the local church’s collection plate. As he questions its various church members, rumors swirl as more congregants learn about the theft. When one unexpected church-goer confesses to stealing the funds, the confession resurrects Broadly’s views on God, and helps him see that through faith and belief there really is rebirth and redemption.

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 My Thoughts

This movie was not at all like I expected but I still enjoyed it! The overall theme is the Ten Commandments but I think the film goes into a lot of issues with the church and Christians. They are accused of being hypocrites and the use of the money in the church is also in the film. Thirty thousand dollars goes missing out of the safe at the church and they end up hiring a private investigator to figure out what happened. Bill is against religion of any sort and doesn't trust anyone. It's really a journey for all the characters and what they see as being honest having stole the money or not. The thief is rather surprising and the overall storyline is well written and acting done well. One thing I liked is when the pastor is talking and explaining faith to Bill he says, "We show our love to God by following His commands," For some reason that really sunk in and I like how it's worded. It's not we do it because we feel like we have to but because we want to. I agree with the values of the film and there is a lot of Biblical references that added to the movie in a positive way.

The only thing that drove me insane was the music in the movie. It was just really rather awful and over dramatic. I'm also unsettled about the ending because I felt like Julie, who is abused by her husband (it doesn't show the violence) feels at fault for being beaten. I almost felt like since she was a Christian it meant she needed to just live with him and get over it because "she made a bad choice." In the end they try to make it better but I do wish they would have written the ending a little different in that aspect. 

I enjoyed this movie and I think it had a good message and I was pretty impressed with the acting. 

Four stars. 

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Reese Witherspoon and the Good Lie DVD Giveaway

I love Reese Witherspoon but more than that I like good quality movies! I had no idea what this movie was about but I thought I would give it a try. Wow!! The Good Lie takes you from Africa to the U.S. in a way I never knew about. Of course I have heard of the civil war in Sudan but this movie makes it more personal, as many of the main actors are actually survivors and refugees from Sudan. 

Witherspoon's character in the movie I think is very to relate with and I was blown away by this story based on fact. 

This is one of the better movies I have seen for awhile but it is rated PG-13 for a reason. There is some language, drug use, drinking, and survival while the Lost Boys walk through Africa. There are some things you really won't want to see during the first part of the movie because it's not comfortable, it's not what we are used to in the comfort of our own homes. They are hungry they are running from soldiers, and they see death. These kids survive crazy awful circumstances in Africa and the film doesn't shy away from what happened. 

I loved this movie and I am so excited to get the word out!
Thanks to Grace Hill Media for giving me a free copy in exchange for an honest review!

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Ragamuffin DVD Review and Giveaway!

 My Review

I had heard Rich Mullins before and I think most people have have heard his songs without realizing it. This movie is not what I was expecting but it is really good. It takes you into the life of Rich and how he grew up all the way up until his death. It's surprising to see into a person's life and I think we can learn a lot from hearing others stories. The movie did get a little long for me but it's an entire life of one person and there is a lot to be told. I loved the music and the actors did a great job. 

There is some language that I wasn't expecting and a few drunken scenes. 

I really enjoyed this movie and I highly recommend!

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http://ragamuffinthemovie.com/buy/

 

•About the Film:

RAGAMUFFIN is based on the life of Rich Mullins, a musical prodigy who rose to Christian music fame and fortune only to walk away and live on a Navajo reservation. An artistic genius, raised on a tree farm in Indiana by a callous father, Rich wrestled all of his life with the brokenness and crippling insecurity born of his childhood. A lover of Jesus and a rebel in the church, Rich refused to let his struggles with his own darkness tear him away from a God he was determined to love. As he struggled with success in Nashville and depression in Wichita, Rich desired most of all to live a life of honest and reckless faith amidst a culture of religion and conformity.

•About Rich Mullins:

Singer and songwriter Richard Wayne “Rich” Mullins was best known for his worship song “Awesome God” which has been embraced as modern classics by many Christians. His music has been covered by many artists, including Caedmon’s Call, Amy Grant, Jars of Clay, Michael W. Smith, Third Day, John Tesh, and Hillsong United. Mullins’ musical career formally began with Zion Ministries in the late 1970s, where he wrote music and performed with a band called Zion.  Mullins first solo hit, “Awesome God,” appeared on his third album and brought his music to a wider audience. Rich Mullins was inducted into the Hall of Fame by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) on April 29, 2014.

•Film Testimonials:

“Rich was a gifted songwriter with an amazing heart for people. This film reminded me that what really made Rich special was how undistracted he was with the things of this world. His was a heart yearning for God.” - Michael W. Smith Singer, Songwriter

“This film captures the life of one of the most important people in the history of modern evangelicalism, a ragamuffin that our children and our grandchildren need to know about.” - Shane Claiborne Author, Activist

Release Date: 7/8/14

Run-Time: 137 minutes

Writer/ Director: David Schultz

Dove Seal: Faith-Based with Caution

Suggested Retail Price: $19.99

Distributor: Capitol Christian Distribution

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Love Does Bible Study Review

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 About the Study

In Love Does, a five-session, video-based small group study, you will discover the whimsy of New York Times bes-tselling author Bob Goff through a sometimes humorous, thought-provoking, meaningful lesson that makes faith in God simple and real.

You will discover the paradigm shifts, musings, and stories from one of the world’s most delightfully engaging and winsome people. What fuels his impact? Love. But it's not the kind of love that stops at thoughts and feelings. Bob's love takes action, just like Jesus did. Bob believes Love Does.

When Love Does, life gets interesting. Light and fun, unique and profound, the lessons drawn from Bob's life and attitude just might inspire you to be secretly incredible too.

This small group study is based on Goff’s New York Times best-selling book, Love Does, features five 10-12 minute video sessions with Bob Goff, and the content in the guide will lead you and your group through session-by-session discussion topics and encourage individual reflection between sessions.

Sessions include:

I’m With You, Free to Fail, Audacious Love, Be Not Afraid, Follow Me

 My Review

I really like how this study is set up. Each session starts with an overview, before questions, Bible reading, and space to take notes. After the video there is a section for group discussion, questions, and closing prayer. Many studies are set up this way but I like it because it is easy to read, follow, and understand. After the group discussion there is another section that is set up more like a homework for the week and asks more personal in depth question. Each DVD session is around ten to fifteen minutes. I think I like the main book better than the videos. The Bob Goff is animated with his talking but I didn't always agree with his ideas. He has some great points throughout the study and I think the topics will bring up a lot of discussion within a small group setting. 

We are a part of a small group study and I will be showing them this study, as we are starting a different study. 

For those who are a part of a small group study you should check out Love Does!

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King's Faith DVD Review and Giveaway!

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About KING'S FAITH 

Eighteen foster homes. Nine arrests. One life-changing moment.

After Brendan King’s life spiraled to rock bottom, the teen found hope in a new relationship with Christ while serving time in a juvenile penitentiary. Recently released from prison, Brendan finds solace in the foster home of a couple struggling with suppressed grief.

As the city-bred teen enrolls at a suburban high school, he finds support from a group of believers. Yet the bonds of his old way of life—and the gang that wants to know where he hid their stash on a long-ago night—are strong. In his darkest moment, Brendan found faith. Now he must decide if it’s worth the price to hold on to it.

KING’S FAITH is produced by DiBella and Faith Street Film Partners LLC, a Rochester, NY-based collective of filmmakers, churches, investors, and supporters.   

“KING’S FAITH is a compelling story 

which features solid acting and a good storyline.”  

The Dove Foundation

“KING’S FAITH is a very redemptive, uplifting movie

extolling the Gospel of Jesus Christ.” 

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KING’S FAITH stars Emmy Award winning actress Lynn Whitfield (The Women of Brewster Place, Madea’s Family Reunion), Crawford Wilson (Judging Amy, Zoey 101), Kayla Compton (Entourage), and James McDaniel (Malcolm X, NYPD Blue).

KING’S FAITH features the themes of courage, forgiveness and overcoming your past highlighted with the important message of youth in foster care. The film prompts audiences to consider many of the questions they struggle with today: How can I stand firm in my faith when life’s challenges put me to the test?   Where do I turn when I feel paralyzed by loss and grief?  Can I find true forgiveness from my wrong choices?

Release Date: October 22, 2013

Run Time: 108 minutes

MPAA Rating: PG-13           

Suggested Retail Price: $14.99

Special Features: A 10-minute behind-the-scenes feature, commentary, discussion guide, Bible study clips affiliated with the LIVE IT OUT Bible Study

Watch the trailer/Visit the official website www.kingsfaith.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KingsFaith

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsfaith

My Review

This movie blew me away! To be honest, I wasn't expecting much. I figured it would be a touching story but iffy acting and overly dramatic. Don't get me wrong, I love faith based films, some are better than others. Many times it seems the faith aspect to too fake or overly done. Many of the movies I have seen are great, but for unbelievers, they don't really appreciate them because all they see is a dramatic "Bible thumping" movie. This movie surprised me in every way. The acting is top notch, the story line is incredible, and the message behind it all is great. Many times my husband starts watching these movies, gets bored and does something else. With King's Faith he sat down and watched the entire thing. This is exactly the story that needed to be made into a movie, it doesn't sugarcoat life, or the life of a Christian. Just because you are a Christian doesn't mean hard-aches and difficulties disappear.

I highly recommend this movie to anyone at least 13 and older. It's rated PG-13 for good reason, drugs, guns, and gang life are discussed and shown throughout the film. Watch with caution but it is excellent!!

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