Faith, Family, and Film

What have you seen up on the big screen lately? (Photo: momsnightoutmovie.com)

NCR reports on efforts by Christians to make better movies than what Hollywood usually offers:

Lately, I’ve been delving into the classics — films from the 1940s all the way to the ’60s. 

I’ve rediscovered great acting, profound storytelling and a level of morality rarely found in modern productions. I’ve gained a new appreciation for Alfred Hitchcock, Humphrey Bogart and Bette Davis. 

The industry abandoned the Motion Picture Production Code in 1968 in favor of the current rating system, resulting in a sharp decline of family-friendly films. Countercultural movies began to push the envelope by glorying sin, decadence and sensuality. Today, they’re the norm.

However, Christians in Hollywood are pushing back hard.

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