Faced with insurmountable odds in the midst of a crisis, many people lose hope and give in to despair. Not Joyce Smith, whose adolescent son, John, suffered a near-drowning accident.

Abby Johnson went from volunteer escort to clinic director during her meteoric rise through the Planned Parenthood hierarchy.

The 100th anniversary of the end of World War I has focused attention upon the courageous heroes of that tragic conflict. Among these we can count Father Willie Doyle, an Irish Jesuit and British army chaplain who was killed in Belgium during the Third Battle of Ypres in 1917.

Throughout history, courageous soldiers have taken up arms on frontlines in the name of freedom. Some have given all.

Faith-based films often are plagued by low budgets, weak scripts, mediocre acting, and inferior production values, but some deserve praise for having largely overcome these deficiencies. And some are actually rather good.

Those who glaze over at the very mention of ballet may find Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms an upgrade over their expectations.

When Darren leaves for his first tour in Iraq, he waves off the cautions of those who have already served in conflict zones regarding how the experience can strain a marriage.

“Predictable but pleasant” is how one major film-review journal describes Running for Grace, and perhaps that is accurate enough. But this pleasant, squeaky-clean film with its gorgeous scenery, solid acting performances, positive values, and feel-good ending is a satisfying enough diversion for adults and adolescents.

A textual epilogue tells the best part of the story: Zamperini becomes a Christian evangelist, founds a camp for disadvantaged boys, and stays married to Cynthia for 54 years (she died in 2001). It’s disappointing that an Italian Catholic boy strays from his childhood faith, but one can appreciate the rediscovery that leads him from the horrors of war to renewed hope, from the darkness of despair into the light of faith.

Hacksaw Ridge, directed by Mel Gibson, had its cinematic debut in 2016 and was released on DVD and Blu-Ray last year. Now available through Ignatius Press, it takes its place alongside other gritty-but-inspiring modern war films based on true stories in the tradition of We Were Soldiers and Saving Private Ryan.

“It's complicated.” Isn't that how people often describe their relationships? The relationships in The Tribunal are precisely that.

It may not change anyone’s perspective on the reality of demonic possession, but it might be worthwhile to watch it through one of the online movie streaming services, provided one is not too faint of heart.

The film is at its best when discussing Mary’s model of complete trust in God and obedience to his will, as exemplified by her consent to conceive and give birth to the Savior of the world.

Ultimately, however, this film isn’t about miraculous healings or winning converts. It’s about perseverance in faith in the direst of circumstances, as Paul wrote from his Roman cell: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” (2 Tim 4:7).

Bart Millard, lead singer of the popular Christian band Mercy Me, took just minutes to write the hit song “I Can Only Imagine,” but its inspiration was years in the making. This film of the same name provides a back story based largely on events from Millard’s formative years...

The just-released film “Samson” takes some liberties with the scriptural story from Judges 13-16 and places it within a smooth and engaging narrative...

On the verge of his first big break, Liam Page (Alex Roe) has a “Sister Golden Hair” moment: He ain’t ready for the altar, and that’s where he leaves his high school sweetheart standing, opting to pursue a promising career in country music instead...

Hollywood's 2014 box-office smash, “The Lego Movie,” opens with the villainous “Lord Business” plotting mass destruction. The movie, inspired by a consumer product, cleverly introduces that product to a wider audience...

Scripture makes no mention of animals being present at Christ’s birth, not even a donkey. Yet, it’s more than plausible: Jesus was born in a stable...