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While promoting the movie “Two Lovers,” which is in theaters today (you can watch a clip from the film on Beliefnet’s Entertainment page), actor Joaquin Phoenix appeared on David Letterman’s talk show earlier this week, and, um, well, had a hard time walking the line between coherent answers and having an idiot savant-like presence. Phoenix…

When I support a movie underdog, I tend to bang the drum relentlessly. I have said before here at Idol Chatter, that “Frozen River ” is a great, completely overlooked film. Now that it is out on DVD this week, you finally have a chance to see what I have been raving about. “Frozen River”…

This time of year I long for some sunshine and even the tiniest sign of spring ‘s soon arrival. Alas, it has been one brutal winter in my neck of the woods, and in my community we have this great made-up holiday called mid-winter break– not to be confused with spring break. Schools and many…

Jermaine Jakes, son of prominent Christian author, pastor, filmmaker and music artist T.D. Jakes has been arrested in an undercover sex sting in Dallas. Joanne Brokaw over at Gospel Soundcheck has the scoop.

You might think that Hollywood has given up on sweeping Biblical epics after the so-so results of a movies like “The Nativity,” especially compared to the relatively high box office results of low-budget Christian films like “Fireproof,” but avid readers of screenwriter and feisty patron saint of all things Hollywood Barbara Nicolosi’s blog, confirmed good…

Who would get your Grammy for best rock song: L’il Wayne, Springsteen, Beck, Brad Paisley or Mary J. Blige? What, you say these artists have nothing to do with one another in terms of genre, audience, or even sales? Why would the Grammy voters have to choose among them? Yet there were some heartbreaking losses…

Christianity Today recently named its Top Ten Redeeming Films of 2008, and they really did a nice job of it. I’d switch the order and swap a few of them out, but more people should make it a point to see stories of redemption and inspiration. And here’s your guide. I love CT’s way of…

Given that I am a diehard “Buffy” fan, “Angel” fan, and make that “Firefly” fan, too, I’ll watch anything courtesy of their creator, Joss Whedon. So, like other cult followers of the talented Mr. Whedon, I’ve long and eagerly awaited the first episode of his newest series, ““Dollhouse”” starring Eliza Dushku (who played Faith on…

By Brad A. Greenberg This post is reprinted with permission from The God Blog. Alex Rodriguez seemed mature yesterday when he admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs from 2001 to 2003. Maybe even a bit contrite. But I can’t shake the feeling that A-Rod doesn’t feel true guilt for his actions–only the consequences. “God is doing…

It’s that time again! The Beliefnet Film Awards are upon us. Check out the nominees for Best Spiritual Film, Best Spiritual Performance, and Best Spiritual Documentary of the Year. Voting ends Monday, February 16 and we’ll announce the winners on Wednesday, February 18.
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