Veteran's Day Movie Favorites

 

Veteran's Day is one holiday that I love to see celebrated with pomp, parades, and pride in those who served our country, both in war and peace. Being willing to lay down your life for your family and fellow citizens is an act of bravery not all are called to do. One day is not enough to celebrate these men and women.

Not everyone knows what it's like to serve your country through military service, but we do get to see slices of the life through the movies. A mixture of education and entertainment, movies cannot accurately portray the reality of actual service, but they are reminders of the past and visuals of times and trials during wartime.

Everyone has their favorites ranging from all wars and covering many genres. I have a few serious films in my Top 15, but I also love comedies and musicals. Why Top 15? Because I kept thinking of others I love and the list would take much to long to compose!!

My Top 15 Veteran's Day Movie: (in alphabetical order)

1. Anchors Aweigh (1945)
2. Christmas in Connecticut (1945)
3. Flag of My Father (2011) 
4. Go For Broke! (1951)
5. Hacksaw Ridge (2016) 
6. Mrs. Miniver (1942)
7. Sergeant York (1941) 
8. Shenandoah (1965) 
9. The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)
10. The Canterville Ghost (1944) 
11. The Fighting 69th (1940)
12. The Little Princess (1939) 
13. The Patriot (2000)
14. Unbroken: Path to Redemption 
15. Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)

Of course, there many more good movies, and some that are better made. But these are some that stuck in my memory... making them My Favorites!

TRIVIA: Veteran's Day, originally known as Armistice Day, began November 11, 1919, on the first anniversary of the end of World War One. The Armistice with Germany formally ended major hostilities at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. Raymond Weeks, a WW2 veteran (from my hometown of Birmingham, Alabama) approached [then] Army Chief of Staff General Dwight Eisenhower to create a holiday for all veterans. In 1954, President Eisenhower signed the bill changing the name from Armistice Day to Veteran's Day.

Enter Into Easter With Pure Flix

 

Easter is quickly approaching and is the perfect time to gather with family and friends to remember why it's such an important time of the year.

Christian Easter movies are an outstanding method to remind us and open conversations about the sacrifice Jesus made for us and why we rejoice! PUREFLIX offers a selection of Easter films that is suitable for various ages and interests. 

Films about the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, including
"The Passion of the Christ," give a visual that stays with you and there are others similar or there are movies that tel the story from the point of view of others. Some people prefer the documentaries Pure Flix offers or the visual Bibles that use Scripture for the narrative. 

Are you or the kids fans of Brickfilm? (A brickfilm is a film made using Lego bricks, or other similar plastic construction toys.) PureFlix has them! And, they have not forgotten childhood favorites like VeggieTales and Superbook or the animated feature, "The Lamb of Judah." Teach them early that Easter is more than chocolate bunnies and painted eggs, but with age-appropriate films. Check out what films and series are on Pure Flix: PureFlix.com

Before revealing which is my favorite and why, I want to thank Pure Flix for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own. They are also offering one FREE 3-month Pure Flix subscription! Simply type #PureFlixEasterMIN in a comment on my blog or a social media post about this contest.
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I have seen several of the Easter offerings you can find on Pure Flix, but my favorite of all is "The Chosen." This is a multi-season production, directed by Dallas Jenkins, currently in production. (*Pure Flix is only offering Season 1 at this time.) Based on the true stories of the Bible, this series revolves around Jesus Christ and His followers. Remember that many of the stories told are based on what COULD HAVE HAPPENED. The Chosen brings the Bible to life in a way meant to intrigue the viewer and, hopefully, cause people to spend more time reading Scripture.

To be fair, not everyone agrees with each story, but even the parts that are fictionalized open my eyes to seeing things from a new angle. When a person says or does something not in Scripture, it often leads to me exploring my own attitudes and actions. Normally a stickler for Biblical accuracy, nothing I have viewed has offended me in any way; I merely think, "not likely," and move on. But a nugget of truth (sometimes boulder-sized nuggets) is often uncovered as I combine re-reading Scripture and speculating on what I have seen. My favorite films are always those that make me think. 

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Pure Flix Family Camp

 

Pure Flix Family Camp

Pure Flix has announced their FIRST EVER Family Camp Guide! Six weeks of movies (with devotions and questions) will keep your family busy and entertained this Summer. The downloadable Family Fun Guide comes with suggested viewing options, activities, snacks, and games for all ages! This is the perfect time to start your membership! Still hesitant? How about ONE WEEK FREE? Sign up today for the FREE TRIAL here. Read below to learn how you can WIN a 6-months subscription!!

Perhaps it's time to re-engage if you have been inactive. Not only are there movies that can build your faith, encourage you, or simply entertain you as you relax, but the activities provide the fun and togetherness your family will cherish. You can even invite friends to participate, or make it a neighborhood event. Imagine the possibilities as you create memories that last a lifetime!

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gMovies

gMovies offers instant access to almost 300 faith friendly feature films of every genre, in addition to animated stories, television series and biblical documentaries that are always available on your computer or mobile device.

gMovies is operated by UP, America’s favorite television channel for uplifting music and family entertainment, so rest assured that you are being offered the very best in faith conscious entertainment. The Parents Television Council™ has twice awarded its Entertainment Seal of Approval™ to UP for being “an authentic family-friendly cable network.” UP is the only television network to be so honored. Only $4.99 per month. No Contract! Cancel anytime!

My Review: I was really excited about the chance to review this video streaming service. I made the decision to turn off cable a few years ago, so I rely mostly on YouTube or DVDs for entertainment. My first thought when I started searching through the movies was that I had seen many already, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. The first one I watched was a personal favorite, Hidden Secrets! (Not sure why I still don't own a copy of that one!)

In the meantime, I got busy, and am simply unused to having a service like this, so it was a few days before I got back to it. To my delight, several more films had been added, including several I had been wanting to see. I am really enjoying getting caught up on a few I always wanted to see, watching a few that escaped my notice, and revisiting a few more favorites.

I realize there are several of these services available, but gMovies is the only one I have tried. I really like it. The price is reasonable and there is a variety of movies and television programs. Since they are adding new ones, I don't have an immediate concern about seeing everything and being done before my subscription runs out. And, no worries about anything unsuitable showing!

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Deadline

Quite often I am asked if I know of any other good films coming up. A couple of days ago, someone did bring one to my attention. Here is a synopsis from their website:

Steve Talley and Academy Award nominee Eric Roberts star in Deadline, the story of the murder of an African American youth in rural Alabama that has gone uninvestigated, unsolved and unpunished for almost twenty years. But that changes when Nashville Times reporter Matt Harper meets an idealistic young blueblood bent on discovering the truth. Harper undertakes the investigation despite the opposition of his publisher, violent threats from mysterious forces, a break-up with his fiancée and his father's cancer diagnosis. Deadline is a story of murder, family, race, and of redemption — for a small Southern town and for Matt Harper.

Take a look at the trailer:

Inspired by a true story, Deadline is adapted from Mark Ethridge's novel Grievances. Ethridge is a former managing editor of The Charlotte Observer. Deadline will be released in theaters nationwide in 2012.

"Mark Ethridge has captured the South in a way that is every bit as evocative as Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil and he has told a story as riveting as the best Grisham courtroom thriller. But Grievances is no mere thriller. It is a story of the heart that will resonate with readers long after they have turned the final page."
~ Pat Conroy, Author of My Losing Season, The Great Santini and The Prince of Tides

Transcendent produces high quality independent features and partners with The Panda Fund to release them theatrically. Our current projects are "Deadline" and "Jubilee", written by Curt Hahn. "No Regrets", Transcendent's first film, has been a worldwide success. Next, MGM acquired the worldwide rights to our co-production "Two Weeks". Drawing on the resources of parent company Film House, Tennessee's largest film production company, Transcendent produces the kind of inspiring, uplifting films that are often overlooked by Hollywood; meaningful stories that speak to the heart.

To find out more about the film, including sweepstakes and how to sign up for email updates, go to the Deadline website: http://www.deadlinefilm.com/
You will be hearing more from me on this one as the time draws nearer to theatrical release. In the meantime, LIKE Deadline on Facebook, and SHARE the news of this film with your friends!!