“Eleanor’s Bench” is a touching show that shines a light on the juvenile justice system in an informative and enlightening way.
Eleanor Thomas success as a Washington, DC juvenile court judge is challenged
when her inner-city past comes to court and demands more than judgment,
prompting her to return to her impoverished neighborhood of youth. Will
her renewed sense of purpose reinvigorate her faith?
This new show is full of important lessons about following God’s calling, practicing self control, learning from your past and discovering that we are enough and deserving of God’s love. Streaming exclusively on Pure Flix, check out the trailer, and make sure you are signed up for PureFlix.com!
Featuring: Karen Abercrombie, Demond Wilson, Cameron Arnett, T.C.
Stallings, Lori Schultze, Wesley Williams, Rebecca Rogers, Durrel
Nelson, Kamillah Matthews, Caleb J. Avery, and Scotty Curlee.
My Review: Episode 1 begins with Eleanor (Karen Abercrombie) returning to visit her father (Demond Wilson) on the first anniversary of her mom's death. Eleanor’s comfortable reality crashes around her when she realizes her father’s health is failing and she sees history repeating itself in her old neighborhood involving a family she once had close ties to. She determines to have the case heard in her courtroom to help make up for not following up a past commitment. As with most series, the first episode involves introducing the main characters and giving a general idea of the series. This one pulled me in with some familiar faces (including Cameron Arnett and Scotty Curlee) and an intriguing story involving the juvenile court system and foster care.
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Disclosure: Many thanks to Pure Flix for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.
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Whatever is pure … what is admirable … think about such things – Philippians 4:8 (NIV)
It's February, love is in the air, and PureFlix has released a new rom-com that will warm your heart and make you laugh. “Heaven Sent” is a romantic comedy about finding love again later in life and rediscovering joy after loss. Themes include letting go of our children/grandchildren, choosing family over fame, finding love after loss, miscommunication, giving grace during misunderstandings.
Starring Karen Abercrombie as Elise, a once famous singer who left that world behind to raise her grandson, Derek (Jemarcus Kilgore), and Patrick (Leon Pridgen), as a widowed pastor. Both have closed the door on love, but with faith and a little help from friends (Charlene Tilton and Michael J. Patterson), will love blossom? When Derek decides it will help himself to gain independence he is sure the perfect solution for everyone is to secretly live-stream Grandma's new romance. What could go wrong?
MY REVIEW:Heaven Sentis a perfect "date night" or movie night with friends film to watch and simply enjoy. There is an underlying message about letting go of the past, but also a reminder that the important memories and people often fit in well during current and future chapters of life.
While there is some drama, it's mostly a fun movie to sit back with your popcorn, relax, and laugh at the antics. I will be watching this movie again! 🍿🥤🎬💞
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DISCLOSURE: Many thanks to Pure Flix for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.
Coming to Pure Flix on November 18, An Unlikely Christmasis a reminder of embracing forgiveness and letting go of past hurts. When 2 young sisters (Elizabeth Howlett, Tori Gideon) and their mom (Alisha Fusting) move to McCattyville soon after the death of their father, they are disappointed at the lack of Christmas spirit in the town residents. No one even says "Hello."
Things change quickly when Delainey and Loren discover an angel tree-topper at a thrift store. To their surprise, that night the angel comes to life! Celest (Karen Abercrombie) appeals to the sisters to help her earn her angel wings. Together they work toward the miracle of bringing faith and forgiveness to the town and to Mrs. McCatty (Tammy Tsai), a bitter woman who rejects all.
MY REVIEW: This is obviously a fantasy film but it's fun to watch and there are very important messages that everyone should know. The themes include:
Angels are real and come in every shape and size.
Small acts of kindness can have a big impact.
To spread joy, we have to first find our own joy.
Be kind to everyone, even if they are cruel to you or unappreciative of the gesture.
Life can have loss and pain but also love and hope – God uses all circumstances to work on our hearts and carry out His plan for our lives.
Forgiveness, compassion and empathy.
We all matter and we all have a purpose and plan in God’s eyes.
We need to take responsibility for our actions and reactions.
Overall, I really enjoyed the film. (A couple of sentences I disagreed with theologically, but this is a fantasy story along the lines of It's a Wonderful Life.) Some of the ideas Celest and the girls try may spark ideas for your own family to try! It's a great film for a Family Movie Night!
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This is the year to celebrate Christmas with Pure Flix! With 190 movies to inspire and en- courage the whole family this season, you’ll experience the difference that positive entertainment can have. Each week we explore new movies and themes that will enhance and illuminate your Christmas season! Join Pure Flix now and celebrate Christmas with Pure Flix!
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DISCLOSURE: Many thanks to Pure Flix for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own. Pure Flix is a one-stop shop for faith and family-friendly movies and shows where you can confidently stream in your home with the entire family. With new premium and exclusive original entertainment choices every week, Pure Flix streaming service has the largest variety of high-quality, curated, positive, encouraging, wholesome movies, series and kids' content in one service. Pure Flix is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Pictures Entertainment, alongside AFFIRM Films.
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Your Home for Wholesome Faith & Family Streaming
Pure Family. Pure Fun. Pure Faith.
Bible Verse
Whatever is pure … what is admirable … think about such things – Philippians 4:8 (NIV)
Extraordinary is the incredible story of ultra-marathon runner Professor David Horton, his wife, Nancy, and their goal to finish their marriage race well. David's extraordinary athletic ability and the influence he provides for his students is a source of tremendous pride, yet the price paid in time away from his family is high. Nancy believes it's time to put away the shoes and focus on their family after Dave's open-heart surgery plus the irreparable damage to his knees, but Dave believes God has called him to one final act of inspiraton for others. So he begins a 2,900-mile race across America.
Based on a true story, Extraordinary iscoming to DVD, Digital and On Demand on January 16, 2018, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. An impactful and perfect story for the entire family, the inspirational film stars Shari Rigby (OctoberBaby), Leland Klassen (AltarEgos), Karen Abercrombie (War Room) and Kirk Cameron (Fireproof). The story follows Horton as his dream of tackling a nearly 3,000-mile run takes its toll on his body, and brings his marriage to the breaking point. The film is directed by Scotty Curlee. Executive Producers are Bill Reeves and Eric Weir and producedby Scotty Curlee and Stephan Schultze.
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