"...whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things" - Phil 4:8
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Phil Boatwright's MOVIE QUOTE of the WEEK:
"Oh, I see...the pellet with the poison's in the flagon with the dragon; the vessel with the pestle has the brew that is true."
- Danny Kaye making sure not to drink the potion meant for his jousting opponent in The Court Jester

AVAILABLE NOW!!!... Everything a Christian needs to know about movie-going!

A New Film Reference Book by Phil Boatwright, Editor of Preview

An incisive, often humorous revelation of the cinema’s cultural i mpact, loaded with DVD suggestions for the entire family – even moms! Read more, including a chapter summary... or, click HERE or HERE to order Movies right now!


Unlinked review listings are coming soon.
Listings in BOLD are movies with POSITIVE PREVIEW CONTENT RATINGS

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Expanded Rating Criteria
- 07-01-09 -
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (PG) +3 +2
Public Enemies (R) +3 -1
- 06-26-09 -
My Sister's Keeper (PG-13) +3.5 -1.5
The Stoning of Soraya M. (PG-13) +3 -3
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (PG-13) +2.5 -1
- 06-19-09 -
The Proposal (PG-13) +3.5 -2
Year One (R) 0 -3
- 06-12-09 -
Easy Virtue (PG-13) +2 +2.5
Imagine That (PG) +1 +4
The Taking of Pelham 123 (R) +3 -3
- 06-05-09 -
Land of the Lost (PG-13) +1 -3
My Life in Ruins (PG-13) +2.5 -2
- 05-29-09 -
Drag Me To Hell (PG-13) +2 -4
Up (PG) +4 +3
- 05-22-09 -
Dance Flick (PG-13) 0 -4
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (PG-13) +3 +2.5
Terminator Salvation (PG-13) +1 -3
- 05-15-09 -
Angels & Demons (PG-13) +2 -2
The Brothers Bloom (PG-13) +2 -3
- 05-08-09 -
Star Trek (PG-13) +3 +1


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Articles, Commentaries, and Other Musings from
Preview Editor Phil Boatwright
NEW FILMMAKER INTERVIEW!!!
Senior Spotlighted on Screen in "Up"
Up, presented in Disney Digital 3DTM, follows the life of curmudgeonly 78-year-old retired balloon salesman Carl Fredricksen...
DVD Parties
Once a month, send out a note to friends telling them of a video, excuse me, DVD you have chosen to run the following Saturday evening.  Pick out a favorite of yours, making sure it is one that both entertains and edifies...
Angels and Demons: Angelic or Demonic?
At a recent press junket held in Rome where a few exterior scenes were filmed (actual Vatican locales were meticulously reproduced in CA), I was able to interview the cast and director of Angels and Demons, as well as Dan Brown himself.
Sci-Fi Book Contains Biblical Truths
I’m not normally a Sci-fi book buff. I begrudgingly followed the search for Frodo’s ring, and like Narnia’s Pevensie kids, I needed to know what was on the other side of that mysterious closet.
A Critic's Confession
For the past twenty years I have been reviewing films from a Christian perspective - offering the synopsis and content so parents and concerned moviegoers could decide if the new releases were suitable for their viewing.
Secrets Of A Film Critic - A tongue-in-cheek interview of Phil Boatwright, Editor of Preview OnLine. Not for the faint of heart.
Read more Holy Hollywood articles and commentaries

NEW!!! Tokyo!
This anthology of three short films by different filmmakers deals with themes of transformation, anarchy and rebirth.
NEW!!! They Call Me Bruce?
Like Plan Nine From Outer Space or the films of Paulie Shore, this cult film would be best enjoyed with friends who have had more than just a few brews. And since we shouldn’t be using alcohol to excess either spiritually or physically, there’s no way rational, sober people could find this entertaining.
A Greater Yes
How rare to find a drama that avoids cynicism while showing respect for the intelligence of its intended audience – teens. It’s even rarer to find a dramatic production that holds the attention of older viewers as well as that of the intended audience.
Love Takes Wing
Another in the series of Janette Oke novels, I enjoyed this film adaptation above the rest. While it does still contain the soap-opera-ish sentimentality found in the previous editions, the other qualities balance it out, making it something the whole family can view – even dads.
Forever
A poignant meditation on relations between the living and the dead, and the immortal power of art.
Dog Days of Summer
Dark thriller with an inspirational message about a mysterious stranger promising a small community a big undertaking...
Faith Like Potatoes
Unknown cast does a credible job, but what really moved me was the brave yet sensitive presentation of spiritual beliefs...
Not Easily Broken
The black version of Fireproof, Not Easily Broken’s message has to do with the sanctity of marriage...

QUICK LIST OF RECENT DVD RELEASES (as of 06/12/09) WE'VE PREVIOUSLY REVIEWED
(titles in BOLD received positive content ratings)

Confessions of a Shopaholic (PG)
Inkheart (PG)
The Pink Panther 2 (PG)
Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail (PG-13)
Fired Up (PG-13)
Gran Torino (R)
The International (R)
Defiance (R)
New In Town (PG)
Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG)
Valkyrie (PG-13)
Taken (PG-13)
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (PG-13)
Last Chance Harvey (PG-13)
Hotel for Dogs (PG)
The Day the Earth Stood Still (PG-13)
Doubt (PG)
The Tale of Despereaux (G)
Marley & Me (PG)
Slumdog Millionaire (R)
Twilight (PG-13)
Bedtime Stories (PG)
Bolt (PG)

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