News Articles by Phil Boatwright

Phil Boatwright describes the new animated "Pilgrim's Progress" as "full of life lessons for children and some eye-openers for accompanying adults."

Three new faith-based movies have what Phil Boatwright describes as "quality technical aspects as well as entertaining story lines steeped in the Gospel message."

Movie reviewer credits "Run the Race," a new sports film from Tim and Robby Tebow, as exhibiting "perceptive wit and sensitivity, while their central figures are not stereotypes, but genuine people."

Nearing the one-year mark since Billy Graham's death, Phil Boatwright remembers the evangelist's impact through radio, television and film.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (BP) -- I love movies. Always have. When I was 8 years old, I would come home from school and watch the afternoon movie on a local TV channel that ran the same film five days in a row. I'd see the likes of "The Bride of Frankenstein," "Hondo," "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon," "Them!" and countless others. I didn't realize at the time, but I was studying the art and construction of movies. Little did I know that this practice would serve me as a film critic one day. Year after year since those childhood days, I have dutifully taken note when Oscar ...

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (BP) -- Despite our differences, and possibly because of them, we share a unique stewpot commonality: We're all Americans. At times, movies have reminded us of that fact -- times when the motion picture industry has both served to admonish us and unite us. Here are several DVD selections that are entertaining, reassuring and yes, unifying.

Movie reviewer Phil Boatwright looks beyond the holiday fare of Hallmark and Lifetime to spotlight three films that explore the spiritual dimension of life through parable.

Faith, family and relationships mark five films suggested by Phil Boatwright for nurturing a spirit of thanksgiving.

Phil Boatwright highlights three diverse films that have a common thread: They suggest we are more than mental and physical beings.

Phil Boatwright relays enthusiasm for two faith-oriented films set to open this week, "Unbroken: Path to Redemption" and "Moses."