Mormon Life - Film tag

Family Home Avenging

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:14:00 -0600

source: middle-agedmormonman.blogspot.com

Mormon Life says: This dad's likening of Book of Mormon prophets to the Avengers is kind of funny. We liked it. Last night I finally took the entire family to see The Avengers. For FHE. What? Yes, once in a while we go crazy on Monday night. It can't all be profound teaching and testimonies. It was also nice to go a week without singing Book of Mormon Stories, complete with hand actions.

The movie? I enjoyed it. Ten seconds of Hulk vs. Loki was worth the price of admission. Add to that a soda and popcorn, and you can't go wrong. My EC liked it too.

Casting LDS New Testament film project

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:13:00 -0600

source: ldsmediatalk.com

Mormon Life says: What an opportunity! If you live close to Utah, you may be interested in the following message from the Church’s media department:

Currently casting background actors for additional New Testament stories to be filmed during July & August of 2012.

'Clara Tale' just the first of a series for LDS family

Wed, 02 May 2012 07:55:00 -0600

source: deseretnews.com

Ironically, what Jan and Eliza Dawson would most like to do with their children's fairy-tale movie project is encourage parents to turn off the screens in their children's lives.

They're hoping their series of stories featuring youngsters with simple costumes and everyday props will prompt parents to sit down and create art of all kind with their kids.

"We want them to turn off the screen and jump over to the activities," said Eliza Dawson, who is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. "What we really care about, what we really want to see happen is so much more than cute.

Kirby Heyborne gets big break with 'The Three Stooges'

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:04:00 -0600

source: deseretnews.com

Mormon Life says: Congrats! An actor from Utah is getting his big break on the silver screen.

Kirby Heyborne, a 34-year-old who grew up in Sandy, plays a supporting role in the recently released film, "The Three Stooges: The Movie."

Heyborne is best known among Utahns for his roles in LDS-themed films such as "The Singles Ward," "The RM," "The Best Two Years" and "Saints and Soldiers." He received his big break when he became acquainted with "Stooges" co-director Peter Farrelly while doing a commercial. Later, Farrelly called him to read for the role of Teddy, a character that grew up in the same orphanage as Larry, Moe and Curly and is later reunited with the Stooges as adults.

Cleanflix and what its story reveals about Mormon culture

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:17:00 -0600

source: mormonmatters.org

The documentary film Cleanflix tells the story of the dramatic rise and fall of businesses (based primarily in Utah) that rented and sold versions of Hollywood movies in which they had edited out bad language, nudity, sex scenes, gore, graphic violence, and anything else that they considered not a match for community standards. In telling the story from its origins to the court case that declared the practices as in violation of copyright agreements to the continuing saga of stores that refused to shut down even after the businesses were declared illegal, the film highlights deeply embedded attitudes in Mormon culture. What are the peculiar aspects of Mormonism that helped give rise to an industry that seemed fully intent on exploiting moral gray areas: letter versus spirit of gospel teachings, trying to eliminate guilt for wanting to be “part of” the world rather than fully “apart from” it, judging ones views of the value of certain art forms and messages as superior to that of the persons who created the art in the first place?

Book shares truth about the movie '17 Miracles'

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:47:00 -0600

source: deseretnews.com

When T.C. Christensen's film "17 Miracles" was released last year, Mormon audiences embraced the compelling pioneer stories of courage and inspiration.

But many had questions about what was historically accurate and what was artistically altered.

Behind the Scenes of BYU Student Emmy-winning Film

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 03:06:00 -0600

source: news.byu.edu

BYU student films, filmmakers win record number of ‘student Emmys’

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:04:00 -0600

source: news.byu.edu

For the third year in a row, BYU student films have won multiple student Emmys from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation, with this year’s haul being the largest ever.

On Saturday night, BYU student films and filmmakers won an unprecedented five awards at the 33rd College Television Awards.

Student film “Mr. Bellpond” won the student Emmy for best comedy, “I Am Not My Body,” won the 2nd place documentary award, and “My Hero,” won for best children’s program. Meanwhile, “I Am Not My Body” director Mark Williams won the Seymour Bricker Family Humanitarian Award and “Mr. Bellpond” director A. Todd Smith got the nod for best director.

Movie Reviews For Families

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:54:00 -0700

source: ldsmediatalk.com

We have talked before about selecting movies that are uplifting and portray good family values–for example, “Using Movies From the Lord’s Side of the Line,” “Best Positive/Uplifting Movies Ever,” and “Taking Control Back from Hollywood.”

This article highlights several sites that review movies from a family perspective.

Jon Heder: ‘Dynamite’ team loved making cult hit

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:20:00 -0700

source: bostonherald.com

Mormon Life says: Look for our interview with Heder in the March/April 2012 issue of LDS Living! As the star of the 2004 cult favorite “Napoleon Dynamite,” Jon Heder is used to the typical shouts of the film’s most quotable lines when he’s walking down the street.

“Yeah, if I’m out and about, and someone recognizes me,” Heder told the Track. “Or if they’re obnoxious young college-age guys, they’ll say ‘HEY NAPOLEON GIMME YOUR TOTS!’ But I also get a lot of kids and families.”

Hollywood Presents: The Gospel

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:30:00 -0700

source: mormonmommyblogs.blogspot.com

I LOVE watching movies. As a kid I remember listening to my parents try and find gospel principles presented in some of Hollywood's blockbusters.

Lame!

Well, at least I thought so until suddenly I found myself doing it too. Remember when Luke used the force to get his lightsaber to come to him while he was hanging upside down in the cave?

'Biblical Poetics' panel divides audience at LDS Film Fest

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:32:00 -0700

source: deseretnews.com

“Divisive” is probably not a word most people would use to describe the LDS Film Festival.

Independently established in 2001 as a way to showcase the work of LDS filmmakers for appreciative audiences, the Orem-based festival has for obvious reasons never courted controversy like its more prestigious counterparts Sundance or Slamdance — all three of which run concurrently during Utah’s thriving festival season each January.

However, a panel discussion held last Saturday elicited a surprisingly hostile response from several of the audience members in attendance.

LDS Film Festival 2012: Day 4

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:14:00 -0700

source: motleyvision.org/ldscinema/

Notes from Day 4 of the 2012 LDS Film Festival:

Unicorn City
Written / Directed by: Adrian & Brian Lefler
Described as “Monty Python & The Holy Grail” meets “Napoleon Dynamite”, Unicorn City is a film made by gamer geeks for gamer geeks. However, even if the terms LARP, D&D, WOW, or MMORPG don’t mean anything to you, don’t let that scare you away — Unicorn City is creative, funny, and accessible to all, and easily my favorite film of the LDS Film Festival.

PG-13 films dominate Oscar nominations

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:54:00 -0700

source: deseretnews.com

Mormon Life says: Hooray for values. Rated-R movies usually dominate the awards. For people who put weight into the Academy Awards, 2011 could very well go down in history as the Year of PG-13.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Tuesday its nominees for the 2012 Oscars.

New Bible video available

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:47:00 -0700

source: ldschurchnews.com

With more than 1.5 million video minutes viewed at the website biblevideos.lds.org, The Life of Jesus Christ Bible videos given to the world by the Church last Christmas have been viewed in 194 different countries. Last week, a new video based on the parable of the Widow's Mites became available for the first time. The website states the videos were created "solely for the purpose of helping more people understand and appreciate the matchless life of Jesus Christ, the Son of God and Savior of the world."

'Johnny Lingo' now available as a free download for iPhones

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:35:00 -0700

source: deseretnews.com

NOTE: This article updates the Deseret News story "iPhone apps redefine religious worship" published Nov. 30 that highlighted smartphone technologies pertaining to Jewish, Catholic and LDS faiths.

SALT LAKE CITY — "Johnny Lingo," the 1969 short film that remains an iconic symbol of Mormon culture as much for its endearing off-beat story as its enduring message, is one of the 720 videos users can download onto their iPhone via a new version of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Gospel Library application.

LDS Film Festival 2012: Day 3

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:21:00 -0700

source: motleyvision.org/ldscinema/

The Last Eagle Scout

Written/Directed by: Kels Goodman

The Last Eagle Scout is the pet project for director Kels Goodman, who wrote (with Danna Tanner), produced, edited, and financed (with his dad) this film over the last eight years. Set in an “alternate reality” US in 2012, Cliff Elliot (Nick Whitaker) is one of the few remaining Boy Scouts in the US, and is hurriedly working for his Eagle.

10 years later, 'Charly' back in immersion 3D

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:13:00 -0700

source: MormonTimes.com

Lance C. Williams, producer of the original "Charly" film, is adamant about what the new 3D version of the movie is, a version about to be released on the film's 10-year mark.

"This is not just a movie redone in 3D," Williams said. "It's fresh with new scenes and changes to the storyline, plugs in the holes.

"No matter what happens, it's going to be cool!" Williams said. "It will blow the audience' minds."

LDS Film Festival 2012: Overview & Day 1

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:35:00 -0700

source: motleyvision.org/ldscinema/

Notes from Day 1 of the 2012 LDS Film Festival:

Looking through the final schedule, this year’s LDS Film Festival has the usual variety of feature films, short films, and documentaries, but new this year are some “musical interludes” before screenings featuring local musical artists. Undoubtedly a decision made to broaden the scope of the festival and support local LDS musicians, who face many of the same difficulties supporting themselves and finding audiences as LDS filmmakers do.

LDS author's novel 'Ender's Game' hitting big screen with big names

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:53:00 -0700

source: deseretnews.com

Mormon Life says: Finally! And the cast lineup is awesome. Sci-fi fans are finally feeling optimistic about a project they've waited more than 20 years to see.

When "Ender's Game" hit bookshelves back in 1985, fans of the eventual series started asking themselves, "When are they going to make this into a movie?" Rumors of a film adaptation have circulated since then, and multiple attempts to get the project off the ground have collapsed, many of which included the book's author, Orson Scott Card, as screenwriter.