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Today, we’re thrilled to have a very special guest—Dallas Jenkins, the visionary filmmaker behind The Chosen and now, his latest project, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. In this episode, we’ll explore the heartwarming journey of bringing The Best Christmas Pageant Ever to life, dive into Dallas’s bold decision to take The Chosen to theaters, and discuss the profound importance of the communal experience in storytelling. Whether it’s through laughter, tears, or shared moments of awe, Dallas has a unique way of connecting audiences. So, sit back, relax, and join us as we talk with Dallas Jenkins about his faith, his film, and the power of community. The Best Christmas Pagent Ever is in theatres and available on VOD.

Christopher Nolan’s Inception (2010) has captivated audiences since its release, offering a labyrinthine narrative that plays with the boundaries between dreams and reality. The film, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Dom Cobb, a master thief who specializes in the art of “extraction”—stealing secrets from within the subconscious of his targets—unfolds as both a high-concept heist film and a deeply personal story. The plot centers on Cobb’s attempt to pull off the impossible: "inception," the act of planting an idea in someone's mind without them realizing it. To accomplish this, Cobb assembles a team of specialists and descends through layers of dreams, each more dangerous and unstable than the last. But Inception ’s ending, which leaves viewers on the edge of their seats and pondering what is real, is where the film truly leaves its mark. In the final moments, Cobb returns home to his children after completing the job. Before he enters the house, he spins a top, a totem...

Stuart Gordon’s cult classic horror-comedy Re-Animator is making a grand return in a dazzling 4K UHD restoration, just in time for its 40th anniversary. Announced by Ignite Films and Eagle Rock Pictures, the restoration—approved by producer Brian Yuzna—brings this boundary-pushing masterpiece back to screens with unparalleled clarity and gore. The restoration breathes new life into the 1985 film, based on H.P. Lovecraft’s Herbert West, Re-Animator. Starring Jeffrey Combs as the unhinged medical student Herbert West, Bruce Abbott as Dan Cain, and Barbara Crampton as Megan Halsey, the film’s gruesome humor and shocking visuals have kept it at the top of cult cinema lists for decades. Producer Brian Yuzna couldn’t be prouder of the restoration. “It’s like seeing it for the first time again,” he remarked. “Stuart Gordon would have been thrilled to know that Re-Animator is still connecting with audiences, and this restoration re-animates the movie in all its glorious madness.” Barbara Cramp...

Conclave, the 2024 adaptation of Robert Harris’ 2016 novel, is a tense and cerebral thriller that trades action for atmosphere, set against the cloistered, hallowed halls of the Vatican. Directed by Edward Berger, the film marks a bold departure from the splashy spectacles that dominate contemporary cinema, opting instead for tightly wound intrigue, intellectual sparring, and hushed suspense. Featuring a restrained yet magnetic performance from Ralph Fiennes and a supporting cast of veteran character actors, Conclave navigates questions of faith, power, and morality with an impressive sense of gravitas. It’s a film as much about the fragility of institutions as it is about the men who uphold them. The story unfolds in the wake of the sudden death of the Pope, an event that sends shockwaves through the Catholic Church and sets in motion the secretive process of electing his successor. Fiennes stars as Cardinal Lomeli, the Dean of the College of Cardinals, tasked with overseeing the conc...

The history of film has seen countless tales of terror, but few have stood the test of time like The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. This silent-era milestone, directed by Robert Wiene and released in 1920, is more than just a relic of German Expressionism; it’s a monument to the enduring power of storytelling through atmosphere, artistry, and ambition. Over a century later, this psychotropic dive into madness, authority, and murder remains as potent and relevant as ever—a beacon of visual innovation and a forebear of the psychological thriller and horror genres. At its heart, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is a tale of obsession and manipulation. The film opens with Francis (Friedrich Fehér), our unreliable narrator, recounting a chilling sequence of events in the sleepy town of Holstenwall. The arrival of Dr. Caligari (Werner Krauss), a traveling carnival showman, coincides with a string of mysterious murders. Caligari exhibits a somnambulist named Cesare (Conrad Veidt), a pallid figure who al...

Released in 1988, Ghoulies II is the second installment in the Ghoulies franchise, which carved a niche for itself in the mid-to-late '80s as a series of campy, low-budget horror comedies. Directed by Albert Band and following the modest success of the original Ghoulies (1985), this sequel manages to lean further into the absurdity and charm of its titular creatures while delivering a story that embraces its status as a schlocky B-movie. For fans of creature features and cult classics, Ghoulies II is an entertaining ride that delivers exactly what one might expect: mischievous, slimy monsters causing chaos, this time in the whimsical setting of a traveling carnival. Ghoulies II follows Larry (Damon Martin) and his uncle, Ned (Royal Dano), as they transport a haunted house attraction called "Satan’s Den" to a struggling carnival. Along the way, they unknowingly bring along a group of ghoulies—grotesque, mischievous creatures unleashed from an abandoned Satanic ritual site....

Acclaimed director RaMell Ross, known for his Academy Award-nominated documentary Hale County This Morning, This Evening, makes a triumphant return to the big screen with his adaptation of Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Nickel Boys. The highly anticipated film, set for a limited theatrical release on December 13 before expanding in January, has already generated buzz for its powerful portrayal of injustice and resilience in the Jim Crow South. The film stars Ethan Herisse (When They See Us) as Elwood Curtis, a young Black man with dreams of higher education that are derailed by a cruel twist of fate. After a minor mistake leads to a harsh sentence at Nickel Academy—a reform school with a sinister undercurrent—Elwood forms a transformative bond with fellow ward Turner, played by Brandon Wilson (The Good Lord Bird). Their friendship becomes a beacon of hope and survival as they navigate the school’s unrelenting brutality. Ross co-wrote the screenplay with Joslyn...