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MOVIES 38 JANUARY 2018 Good News • South Florida Edition Despite sexual allegations against some the biggest names in the entertainment in- dustry, Hollywood seems to have no problem supporting similar behavior on the screen in their movies. Many movies in theaters today are full of vulgar language, and graphic sexual, occult and violent content. Even the latest Disney/Pixar release was focused on Mexico's Day of the Dead and the various oc- cult practices associated with it and many of the 2018 Golden Globe nominations for Best Pic- ture are R-rated with lewd sex- ual content. But, as an old saying states, “It is better to light a small candle than to curse the darkness."And thankfully, in the midst of this darkness in the- aters, we are continuing to see a growing number of bright lights via the many faith-based films being released each year. Millions of people — churched and unchurched — saw these films last year, and most were touched in some way by the biblical messages in these movies. This is why many have a passion to help support and to spread the word about these films and to urge others to do the same. Ways you can help • Stay informed about upcoming faith-based films throughsites like facebook.com/LightinDarkPlace and/or by joining themovie email list (see below for details). • Pray! Any successful ministry needs effective prayer (and even fasting) behind the scenes. • Help spread the word via so- cial media, fliers, posters, church bulletins, etc. • See the film on opening week- end and try to organize a group (large or small) to attend. Help your church or organization to or- ganize groups for openingweek- end. Feel free to contact me for discount tickets and for sugges- tions in organizing groups. • Purchase tickets as early as possible. Successful advanced ticket purchases can expand a film’s release to additional the- aters and larger auditoriums. Upcoming Films The list of films for 2018 is still being finalized, and the some of the dates here are subject to change. All dated films listed here are regular releases that will show for a week or longer in select theaters except for Fathom Events (indicated by **), which are usually sched- uled for one night only, but sometimes have one or two en- core showings. “The Star” (started 11/17 but still playing in some theaters) De- lightful inspirational animated film for young & old about the first Christmas – the birth of our Savior. thestarmovie.com “Alien Intrusion” (** 1/11) Ex- perts investigate UFO phenom- ena from a Christian perspec- tive. Narrated by John Schneider alienintrusion.com “Samson” (starts 2/16) Biblical story of Samson brought to the big screen by Pureflix. samson- movie.pureflix.com “Is Genesis History?” (** 2/22) Scientists show how Genesis account is supported by scientific evidence. isgenesishistory.com “Kirk Cameron: Connect” (** 2/27, 3/1) Learn what it takes to raise healthy kids in this social mediaworld. Fathomevents.com “The Second Coming of Christ” (starts 3/8) Journey of an athe- ist woman scientist who, at the end of time, discovers that faith can bring Miracles. facebook.com/ TheSecond- ComingOfChristMovie “I Can Only Imagine” (starts 3/16)Truestorybehind the inspir- ing song. icanonlyimagine.com “The Riot & The Dance: ACine- matic Celebration of Creation” (** 3/19) Nature/science docu- mentary to open our eyes to the glory of creation. ri- otandthedance.com “Paul, Apostle of Christ” (3/28) Story of Paul (James Faulkner) imprisoned in Rome and Luke (Jim Caviezel) as he writes the Book of Acts. paul- movie.com “God’s Not Dead 3: A Light in Darkness” (3/30) A church is destroyed, and a congregation silenced, yet God’s light shines in the midst of trials. godsnot- dead.pureflix.com “Mary Magdalene” (3/30) Warn- ing – Hollywood-produced film with likely a distorted view of the “untold” story of Mary. “LikeArrows” (** 5/1, 3)Art of par- enting from Family Life Today. familylifeministries.org/like-arrows Films tentatively scheduled for later in 2018: “IceDragon” “Godspeed” “Power of theAir” “SelfieDad” “Beautifully Broken” “Indivisible” “Run theRace” “Unbroken2:Path toRedemption” “TheAmendment” “TheReliant” “The Impossible” For email notices about upcom- ing releases, advanced screen- ings and more, email your contact info to Stan at fire- [email protected] (with “SUB- SCRIBE” in the subject line. For up-to-date information, LIKE Stan’sChristianmovieFacebook page (facebook.com/Lightin- DarkPlace) and Twitter @Light- DarkPlace. Stanley Goldenberg has been in- volved in grassroots promotion of Christian films for over 10 years. He hosts a regular “Movie Con- nection” program on LIFE-FM in Miami. Films that will touch lives in 2018 Stanley Goldenberg Good News