Movie: Do You Believe? – the film is less than the sum of its parts

"Whatever your takeaway may be after viewing Do You Believe? it is truthful to say that this film is made by Christians for Christians who like to watch films featuring Christians.  No one who is unfamiliar with Jesus Christ or the church is likely to want to go to see this movie unless dragged to [...]

Cinderella – there are many small pleasures in this Kenneth Branagh version that make it a delight to watch.

The production design by Dante Ferretti and costume design by Sandy Powell (both multiple Oscar winners) are stunning.  The CGI transformation of pumpkins and mice into carriage and horses is magical. Lily James is a beautiful Ella (“Cinder Ella” is the nickname she gets from her stepfamily), but Cate Blanchett steals the show as the [...]

Flat Wesleys Make Local Visit

By Rick Wolcott* Dear Children, Greetings to you all! We are so excited to visit with you! Grace and peace, John and Charles Wesley With those, and other, written words, Flat John and Flat Charles introduced themselves to the congregation of Faith United Methodist Church (Tuscarawas District) in North Canton. A set of Flat Wesleys [...]