The Planet of the Apes movie series has long been associated with blockbusters, CGI and dystopian science-fiction. The franchise has also, however, always had a number of Christian themes woven through the films. With the 50th anniversary edition of the original “Planet of the Apes” now available, it is the perfect time for Christians to…

At the 2018 Golden Globes, Oprah Winfrey won the Cecil B. DeMille Award. Her speech had Hollywood’s upper crust on its feet cheering, and some of her diehard fans were calling for the celebrity to run for the nation’s highest office in 2020. Winfrey said that her friend, Gayle King, urged her to consider throwing…

Will Smith is currently preparing to try and fill the shoes of the comedic giant, Robin Williams, by becoming the next incarnation of the beloved Disney character, the Genie, in the live action adaptation of “Aladdin.” Even as he is gearing up to take on a role that is so central to so many people’s…

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