‘The Lost Husband‘ is a drama film written and directed by Vicky Wight. It was produced by Six Foot Pictures and distributed by Quiver Distribution and RedBox Entertaiment. It was based on a novel of the same name by Katherine Center which I have not read. Libby Moran (Leslie Bibb) and her two kids Abby…
I have good parents. When we were growing up, my Mom and Dad taught my Sister and I about patriotism. They taught us how we are blessed to live in the United States of America. They were not “helicopter parents” and they made sure to teach us about our national history, the good and the…
Rhett Vision Motion Pictures and Flyrock Media presents ‘Vindication,’ a faith-based police drama surrounding a veteran detective dealing a new partner and the return of his estranged daughter. The first season ran for eleven episodes and presents an episodic format. Detective Travis (Todd Terry) is a veteran detective living in a small Texas town with…
Independence Day. The Fourth of July. July 4th. Whatever you want to call it, it is a day to celebrate American Pride and American Exceptionalism. Hopefully, you have the day off to spend time with your family, cook, watch fireworks, and maybe catch a movie. Here is an updated list of 10 Movies To Watch…
Originally released on the Paramount Network in 2018, ‘Waco‘ is a six-part miniseries that tells the story of the ATF and FBI siege of the Branch Davidian cult and the death of their leader David Koresh. After witnessing the travesty at Ruby Ridge, David Koresh (Taylor Kitsch), his head wife Rachel (Melissa Benoist), and right-hand…
Moms are something wonderful and my own mom is pretty cool. Besides, our real-life mothers, if you consume television like me, you know that the small screen produces some wise matriarchal characters. Some of them are awesome and others are pretty toxic. Here is my list of 5 Great TV Moms: Samantha Wildman Ensign Samantha…
My father invited me home to preach a pre-Christmas message at my Texas church Journey Community Church. As part of the message series, I preached on the Shepherds and how they are connected to the hope and joy of Christmas. Check out the sermon below: Who Are The Shepherds? (Luke 2:8-20) At the time of…
John Lee Hancock directs The Highwaymen, a crime drama that removes the mystique around famed bank robbers and sociopathic murderers Bonnie and Clyde. After a brief stint in the theaters, it landed on Netflix. In 1934, Bonnie (Emily Brobst) and Clyde (Edward Bossert) lead a prison breakout, prompting Texas Department of Corrections chief Lee Simmons…
Written and directed by Chuck Konzelman and Cary Solomon, Unplanned is based on the memoir of Abby Johnson made by Pure Flix. For those unfamiliar, Johnson is a former Planned Parenthood director who witnessed an abortion and saw the unborn child try to escape. This film shows the story of the events leading up to…
The Last Laugh is a Netflix original movie directed and written by Greg Pritikin. While it is billed and advertised as a comedy, it seems to be more about the entertainment industry than an exercise as a comedy film. Al Hart (Chevy Chase) is a retiring celebrity agent looking who feels he still has some…
As most of you know, I write for the Daily Wire. It is an honor and a privilege. One of the things I cover is Christian persecution and how communist, extremist, and otherwise brutal regimes. For Monday’s article, I wrote about how the Chinese government is cracking down on churches, leading to a massive arrest…
I was back on The Daily Wire‘s podcast ‘The Michael Knowles Show.’ I was a proud guest on the Panel of Deplorables with my friend and colleague Emily Butler. Our first topic was discussing this awful shooting in Texas. My heart hurts for my home state. It is devastating to the community where it happen…
I have good parents. When we were growing up, my Mom and Dad taught my Sister and I about patriotism. They taught us how we are blessed to live in the United States of America. They were not “helicopter parents” and they made sure to teach us about our national history, the good and the…
Author and megachurch Pastor Joel Osteen responded to criticism that Lakewood Church had turned away victims of the recent Hurricane Harvey that plagued Houston, Texas over the weekend. CNN reported that church spokesman Donald Iloff responded, “We have never closed our doors. We will continue to be a distribution center for those in need.” He…
Ephesians 2:10 New Living Translation (NLT) For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Some of the facts of this story have been changed to protect the innocent. I served as a media producer at a church back…
Hell Or High Water is a modern Western film directed by David Mackenzie and written by Taylor Sheridan. It takes the Southern Gothic tale and places it in the setting of West Texas. Divorced father Toby Howard (Chris Pine) and his recently released from prison brother Tanner (Ben Foster) are robbing branches of the Texas…
Patriot Day is day to remember September 11th, 2001, when terrorists targeted us for no other reason than we are the United States of America. It was a sad, cowardly act that saw the death of hundreds of Americans. Then on September 11th, 2012, terrorists of the same ideology attacked the American consulate in Benghazi,…
I really do miss Texas. It will always be my first home and have a special place in my heart. Besides my family and friends, here are my Top 10 Things I Miss About Texas. 10. Dallas Cowboy Debates– I’m not the biggest Cowboys fan, but I do miss having the debates on Jerry Jones and…
The Real Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a 2014 documentary that describes the life of convicted murderer Robert Kleason. Though I’m not really sure how the documentary got this title, as the horror film where it gets its inspiration came before Kleason’s conviction and he never used a chainsaw, but a table saw. Still, the crimes…
August is almost over, so that means that Texas Month is coming to a close. That is okay though because we’ll have plenty of great articles and reviews to read. Today, I would like to share 11 Small Texas Towns With Cool Things To See. 11. Buc-ee’s in Baytown, Texas– There are several other locations, but…
Liberty’s Last Stand by Stephen Coonts continues his Jake Grafton & Tommy Carmellini Series. It tells the story of a fictional President of the United States declaring martial law and suspending civil liberties and arresting political enemies. When he does this, the state government of Texas has enough and declares independence. To maintain control, the President tries…
Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music. -Ronald Reagan I posted my first blog post June 26, 2012. Today, after four years of blogging, I written some many blog posts that it seems like my life was spent typing these things up. It was tough and I did not always do write as…
The Alamo is one of the few films that John Wayne directed, produced, and starred in. It is presented as a war epic, and though it takes several liberties with the historical events, it is one of his masterpieces. His co-stars include: Frankie Avalon, Patrick Wayne, Linda Cristal, Joan O’Brien, Chill Wills, Joseph Calleia, Ken Curtis, Ruben…
Bernie is based on the murder of Marjorie “Marge” Nugent by her companion Bernie Tiede. It is directed by Richard Linklater and stars Jack Black, Shirley MacLane, Matthew McConaughey, Brady Coleman, Richard Robichaux, Rick Dial, Brandon Smith, Larry Jack Dotson, Merrilee McCommas, Mathew Greer, Gabriel Luna, and several real citizens of Carthage, Texas where the murder took place. The movie presents itself as…
Charlie Daniels and The Charlie Daniels Band is one of the kings of country music. They love the south and are not afraid to show it. One of his best is this song about my home state Texas. The lyrics describe place where people mind their own business, a simple, yet charming, and believes in…
