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Interview: John Eldredge on “A Story Worth Living”

John Eldredge, the author of books about faith like Beautiful Outlaw: Experiencing the Playful, Disruptive, Extravagant Personality of Jesus. In his new film, "A Story Worth Living" Eldredge and his three sons, together with two life-long friends,take on Colorado backcountry on motorcycles to create a documentary about life, meaning and the longing to be part of an adventure bigger than one’s self.

"A Story Worth...

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Newton Minow and the Vast Wasteland Speech, May 9, 1961

Here is my wonderful dad, Newton Minow, on his famous "vast wasteland" speech, delivered when he was the new Kennedy Administration FCC Chairman to the National Association of Broadcasters on May 9, 1961, 55 years ago today.



Although he said many good things about television, producer Sherwood Schwartz was so insulted by Dad's comments he decided to name the sinking ship on "Gilligan's Island" after him -- the S.S....

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Behind the Scenes: The Good Wife

After seven years, one of the best series on television comes to an end tonight. The show had an aura of class and elegance and thoughtfulness at every level, with complex, interestingly flawed characters, including outstanding recurring and guest stars, and fascinating up-to-the-minute legal issues. The design of the show was critical, and John Hanlon's excellent interview with set decorator Beth...

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Beliefnet’s Tribute to TV Moms

Beliefnet pays tribute to the all-time best TV moms.

Here's are some of my favorites:

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Smile of the Week: Doors to Another Country

Watch what happens when Parisians find portals to other countries in a city square. ...

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Turner Classic Movies Has a Cool New Club

Turner Classic Movies has a cool new club called the TCM Backlot.

They call it the ultimate fan club for everyone who loves Turner Classic Movies.

The TCM Backlot is your ticket to go behind the scenes, attend private gatherings, meet TCM talent and become part of the network like never before. You’ll get insider access to TCM, where you can influence programming and enjoy exclusive benefits only available to TCM Backlot members. Plus,...

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Mother’s Day Movies with Great Movie Mothers

For Mother's Day, share some of these movies featured in my book, 50 Must-See Movies: Mothers.

Claudia Before they went on to co-star in the luminous romance, “The Enchanted Cottage,”...

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Justin Timberlake and Friends “Can’t Stop the Feeling”

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Justin Timberlake and the cast of DreamWorks Animation's "Trolls" perform his new song, "Can't Stop the Feeling." Watch for James Corden, Anna Kendrick, Kunal Nayyar, and Timberlake's mom!...

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Free May 6-9: My eBook on the Best Movie Moms

In honor of Mother’s Day, my ebook 50 Must-See Movies: Mothers will be free on Amazon through Monday, May 6-9, 2016.




No relationship is more primal, more fraught, more influential, more worried over, more nourishing when good and more devastating when...

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Mothers and Daughters

No one matters more to us than Mom and there is no one we can at the same time want everything and nothing from. We need their unconditional love and approval. We need them to always be glad to see us, always comfort us when we hurt. But we also need to feel that we can do without her, be independent. And then we don't want to.

Last week's awful "Mother's Day" attempted to mine this material. This week,...

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