by Cliff Vaughn | Dec 16, 2004 | News
“The Passion of the Christ” was a box-office bonanza, but as 2004 ends and critics hand out awards, it’s nowhere to be found. Mel Gibson’s controversial picture about Jesus’ arrest, trial and crucifixion earned roughly $370 million in...
by Cliff Vaughn | Aug 25, 2004 | News
Hollywood is taking advantage of the Aug. 31 DVD release of “The Passion of the Christ” by hawking a significant number of other religious releases. More than a dozen religious-themed titles are slated to hit shelves to coincide with the buzz and interest...
by Bob Allen | Jul 14, 2004 | News
Touted as “perhaps the best outreach opportunity in 2000 years,” Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” had relatively little lasting impact on people’s religious beliefs or practice, according to a Barna survey. The survey by...
by Bob Allen | Jul 1, 2004 | News
Michael Moore’s controversial documentary “Fahrenheit 9/11” is drawing comparison to the year’s last big surprise blockbuster, Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ.” “Fahrenheit 9/11” opened in 868 theaters,...
by Mike Parnell | May 21, 2004 | Opinion
It has become a cliche. The screen holds 10 simple words: “A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…” Then the screen erupts with the familiar logo for “Star Wars.” The music swells and up scrolls the message of what has taken place before...
