Lee Daniels’ The Butler

Not to be confused with the 1916 film by a similar name, The Butler looks like one movie I’m actually anxious to see this year.

I hadn’t seen anything about it until last night when both Oprah and Lenny Kravitz appeared on the late night talk shows to promote the movie.

It’s one of those movies I’m sure I’ll grab a copy of when it’s released to DVD/Blu-Ray and keep for my Heroes for my Boys Kids collection.

Ragamuffin

Can’t wait for this to release!

Ragamuffin -based on the life of Rich Mullins.

Set to release this year by Color Green Films in association with Kid Brothers of St. Frank Co.

It stars Mike Koch, David Schultz, Wolfgang Bodison, James Kyson and Mitch Mcvicker.

In addition, the producers are working on a second documentary film that contains footage they shot during the research phase of the movie. I’m looking forward to it as well – especially with interviews from Brennan Manning and other close friends and family members of Rich Mullins.

Seven films to watch over the holiday season

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Oregon-Portland-August 2009-13 anime theatre sepia | Photo by eprater

I love me some movies… especially those that tell a great story, make me think, teach me something new or challenge my way of thinking.

Perhaps that’s why I really appreciate the art of documentary.

With the holidays coming up, a lot of us will have more downtime than normal. So rather than popping the same ole’ comedy into the DVD player, try some of these thought-provoking documentaries on for size.

If you have a Netflix account, most of these can be viewed instantly on your computer (Wii, mobile phone or any other Netflix enabled device.)
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