“…it’s all the moments, good and bad that make up a life, and the most important thing to do with life, is to live it.” Some films are made to entertain, while others leave you changed. New Life is one of the latter, and no matter how you look at it, we can all relate to... » read more
https://acc.tv/review/theheartofman/ The sparseness of space meets my eyes as the opening scene appears—so deep, so endless, so majestic. Then flying across skies to soak in spectacular images of undulating mountains, towering cliff faces and broad-spanning primal oceans filling the screen in cinematic brilliance, all at once the beauty and ferocity of the power of creation... » read more
https://acc.tv/review/wcthheartbroken/ ‘I need tissues’ was the text I sent while watching the last few minutes of episode 9 of When Calls the Heart season 5 – and then again the need arose in episode 10. Really, when don’t we need tissues when watching this heart-touching series? These two episodes, however, certainly took the story to a whole new... » read more
“Honest, raw and intelligent, while smacking a punch to the heart.” The God’s Not Dead series third offering: A Light in Darkness brings the return of Reverend Dave Hill, Josh Wheaton and Reverend Jude, as well as a special appearance by the News Boys. This time we find Reverend Dave Hill is in the spotlight and has... » read more
6 Below: Miracle On The Mountain | Movie Review Dubbed ‘The Miracle Man’ by the National Guard rescuers, the story of Eric LeMarque and how he survived being lost in the snow on Mammoth Mountain for eight days, is a fascinating story of survival, determination and the belief that something bigger than us has a... » read more
Sitting under the shade of a sprawling tree with sunlight spilling through the branches, a young Jesus listens as his mother tells the story of the miraculous events that led to his birth. Mary’s tender heart beautifully flows through the screen—her love for the Young Messiah with his innocence and endearing presence, completes a... » read more
Valerian | Movie Review Space travel has expanded in leaps and bounds since the first landing on the moon in 1969. Fast forward space technology 400 years from now and the results could be astounding! Based on the 1960/70s French comics Valerian and Laureline by Jean-Claude Mezieres, the imagination of director Luc Besson (The 5th Element) has... » read more
Spider Man: Homecoming | Movie Review What does an idle teenage superhero do without a mission? He finds one. Spider-Man: Homecoming is a hit set to thrill and inspire! Since his initiation into the superhero world in Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker (Tom Holland) is keen to take on his next mission and is so bored that... » read more
A lone figure walks along a sparse beach. As he approaches the waters edge, dressed in a black suit and accompanied by his cane and hat, waves of blood lap against the sand by his feet. It is the blood of lives lost, lives Winston Churchill feels in hindsight could have been saved, lost young... » read more
The Case for Christ | Movie Review The Case for Christ has hit cinemas and is one you won’t want to miss. Based on his 1998 book of the same name, Lee Strobel’s story of his journey from atheism to faith, is intriguing to watch, and leaves no stone unturned. Set in the late 70’s, early 80’s,... » read more
https://acc.tv/review/review-calls-heart-s2-ep-9/ Things are anything but sleepy in the little town of Hope Valley as season two draws to a close. With only two episodes left, you can’t afford to miss a thing! Storm clouds are gathering and I don’t just mean the dark clouds gathering in the sky. The town is in turmoil and things... » read more
https://acc.tv/review/review-the-velveteen-rabbit/ If you have ever loved a toy so much that you wished it to be real, you are sure to connect to this beautiful old-world story. Inspired by Margery William’s The Velveteen Rabbit (published in 1922), Director Michael Landon Jr, brings to the screen an adaptation of a tale that has been loved by generations. Set... » read more
Lion | Movie Review Brave. This is the word I think of when I think of little Saroo, so little, so adorably cute and so devastatingly separated from his family by ever increasing distances. Saroo is a mighty little man wrapped up in a little body with a huge smile and strength beyond his years.... » read more
Silence | Movie Review Silence filled the theatre immediately following the screening of this film, but after a time of reflection, it left viewers anything but silent. Martin Scorsese’s film Silence, is layered with so many possible metaphors to explore, it will have you talking for days. Set in the 17th century, and based on... » read more
Child of Grace | Movie Review Imagine living with someone that you’ve thought to be your father all your life only to find one day that he’s actually your kidnapper! In this intriguing drama, Katie Johnson (Maggie Elizabeth Jones, We Bought a Zoo) is a nine year old girl who has spent her life travelling... » read more
Freedom | Move Review If you missed this movie when it aired in cinemas, now is your chance to recapture the emotion and power of Freedom. In a time preceding the American Civil War resulting in the emancipation of slaves in the South, two men make a journey seeking freedom 100 years apart, but connected... » read more
https://acc.tv/review/signed-sealed-delivered-s2/ Your four favourite postal detectives are back in a fabulous new series of Signed, Sealed, Delivered. The ‘POstables’ join forces again to solve the mysteries of undeliverable ‘dead mail’ and find themselves caught up in a myriad of intertwining events and clues that connect the past with the present, often setting a new course... » read more
https://acc.tv/review/3775-2/ It’s Christmas time and what better way to celebrate than to pile onto the lounge with the family and watch Christmas movies together. If you’re a parent or carer with children at home these holidays, you may find yourself relating to the mum in this film. With the children on school holidays, Paula (Britani... » read more
Little Boy | Movie Review Some movies leave you changed. They make you catch your breath, wipe your eyes and be so grateful that you saw them. Their memory lingers long after the final credits and a part of it stays with you as you travel for a while. Little Boy is one such movie.... » read more
https://acc.tv/review/abels-field-movie-review/ Abel’s Field is a raw, authentic and genuine movie that tells a story you will feel from beginning to end, and hope with all your might that good will win and that everyone will live happily ever after. But this movie is anything but a fairy tale. Instead it is life portrayed candidly through... » read more
Black Beauty | Movie Review 15 year old Audry (Jennifer McKenzie ) invites you into her world as she tells her story of finding a horse in need of rescue, as well as needing a little bit of rescuing herself. In a city where Audry feels like the odd one out, she is used to... » read more
https://acc.tv/review/movies/romance-sparks-friday-nights-new-entertainment/ When talented chef, Jenny Fintley (Lacey Chabert – Party of Five) meets Wall Street trader, Brian Howell (Brennan Elliott – Night at the Museum 3), the chances of finding common ground between them are looking very slim. Throw them in a house together and you may just have a recipe for disaster. Working in a demanding restaurant, Jenny... » read more
Remembrance Day Special: WW1 Military Chaplains | Review A remarkable reminder of the sacrifices made for us each, this series features a deeply moving presentation of war chaplains who, without weapons, put themselves on the front line in the face of danger out of their love for their fellow man. In this four part historical... » read more
https://acc.tv/review/happens-let-go-anger-pain/ In the skating world a Hardflip is a skateboard trick that combines a frontside pop shuvit with a kickflip. If you know what that is, or even if you don’t, you’re probably going to love this movie. Talented teen skateboarder Caleb (Randy Wayne – The Dukes of Hazzard) finds the skatepark a place of escape. His skills... » read more
https://acc.tv/review/movies/new-family-entertainment-lead-heart/ What do baseball and ballet have in common? Not a lot, but if Ben and Maura don’t figure it out soon, it may be too late. Married couple Ben (William Baldwin – Backdraft) and Maura (Kari Matchett – Covert Affairs), seem happily in love. With their youngest child following in his sister’s footsteps and about to leave for... » read more
https://acc.tv/review/movies/transforming-true-story-marie-heurtin/ How does a child born both blind and deaf communicate with the world? Based on the true story of Marie Heurtin, this beautifully filmed movie, set in the picturesque French countryside of the late 19th century, tells a story of a little girl who was born unable to see or hear. Trapped in her... » read more
Based on the novel by bestselling author, David Baldacci, Wish You Well is a feast for the eyes, with lush green hills languishing the screen from beginning to end, drawing the viewer into the old-world charm of 1940s Virginia. When ten year old Lou (Mackenzie Foy, Interstellar) and her seven year old brother Oz (JP Vanderloo) begin their new... » read more
Have you ever wondered if your Compassion sponsorship makes a difference? “God can take someone from the dust, to dining with kings” -Veronika. For Veronika and many like her, she has seen God do great things. She has seen ashes turned to beauty and the impossible become possible. Veronika lives in Tanzania, Africa. She grew... » read more
Genre: Documentary Directed and Produced by: Sara Hirsh Bordo Writer: Michael Campo Rating: PG You’ve heard the saying ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover’, well this is also true when it comes to people, and it is certainly true in the case of Lizzie Valesquez. In this multi award winning documentary by Rising Women,... » read more
https://acc.tv/review/i-am-potential/ “It’s not about what you see, but how you see it” -I Am Potential Father’s Day is a time to honour the men in our lives who have looked after us, sacrificed for us and loved us, and what better way to celebrate than to curl up on the lounge with the family and... » read more
https://acc.tv/review/fat-boy-chronicles/ “We are all tested, but how you respond will define your life.” – The Fat Boy Chronicles If you’ve ever been a victim of bullying or watched someone suffering from it, The Fat Boy Chronicles is a movie for you. Most people have experienced bullying at some point of their lives and it is... » read more
https://acc.tv/review/when-calls-the-heart/ Moving to a new town is never easy, but when the beautiful and headstrong Elizabeth Thatcher (Erin Krakow) leaves behind her life of privilege to take up a teaching position in the pioneer lands of Northwest Canada, neither Elizabeth, nor the townsfolk, realise quite what they’re in for. The year 1910 was not a... » read more
https://acc.tv/review/jesus-game-changer/ In this fresh and exciting new series Jesus the Game Changer, well-known Christian communicator Karl Faase takes an intellectual look at the evidence for Jesus’ existence and his impact on the world. Speaking with a collective of academics and experts from various countries, Karl Faase investigates how, in a time when the Roman Empire... » read more
https://acc.tv/review/fading-west/ In this documentary of American Christian Rock band, Switchfoot, you can’t help but be swept away by the fun and adventure they experience as they travel the world playing music and making the Fading West album, all the while looking for the perfect wave. Their songs have become the soundtrack to thousands of people... » read more
https://acc.tv/review/whats-in-the-bible/ If you loved watching Jim Henson’s Sesame Street or the Muppet Show when you were little, you are bound to find Phil Vischer’s new series entertaining as he uses the same kind of humour and puppetry while teaching children about the love of God. With catchy tunes and hilarious characters, Phil Vischer has been... » read more
https://acc.tv/review/movies/sabina-k/ Set in Bosnia and based on a true story, Sabina and Sasa’s love is flourishing in a harsh post-war world, giving Sabina a new lease on life after her recent divorce. Sabina and Sasa had met during the war where Sabina was a nurse and Sasa a soldier. Despite Sasa being Catholic and Sabina... » read more
Grab your popcorn, pillows and your favourite friends and prepare yourself for a girl’s night in. 30-year-old Gwyneth Hayden is looking for a man, and despite her spunky personality, successful career and good looks, nothing seems to be working. Afraid of being the last of her friends ‘left on the shelf’, Gwyneth (Lacey Chabert) finds herself considering... » read more
The Jeni series is back with an action packed series three. From snow peaks to snow cones, Jeni Molitor and her co-host Casey Cole take us from the snowy Winter of Northern Michigan in season two, to the warm climate of beautiful Puerto Rico where the sun is hot, the culture is colourful and the... » read more
Genre: drama Directed by: Janet Grillo Story: Jennifer Deaton Produced by: Joey Carey, Lucy Mukerjee-Brown, Stefan Nowicki, Morgan White Cast: AnnaSophia Robb, Famke Janssen, Israel Broussard, Taylor Richardson, Sophia Anne Caruso, Rating: PG (Mild themes and course language) “She can be a lot more than who she is if you give her a chance.” -Jack... » read more
Genre: drama, biographical Directed by: David Leo Schultz Story: David Leo Schultz, Ashleigh Phillips Produced by: David Leo Schultz, Dave Mullin’s, Ryan Bodie, David Holechek Cast: David Schultz, Michael Koch, Wolfgang Bodison, James Kyson Rating: PG If you’ve ever imagined what a Christian song writer looks like, you may picture a clean-cut, well-dressed, everything-is-fine-with-the-world kind... » read more
Genre: drama, family Director: Patricia Riggen Screenplay: Randy Brow Story: Christy Beam Producers: Joe Roth, T.D. Jakes, DeVon Franklin Cast: Jennifer Garner, Kylie Rogers, Martin Henderson, John Carroll Lynch, Eugenio Derbez, Queen Latifah Rating: PG Mark Twain once said, “truth is stranger than fiction, because fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; truth isn’t.” The... » read more
Genre: drama, family Director: Jason Winn Screenplay: Michael Buchanan, Diane Lang Run Time: 1hr 17 mins Cast: Christopher Rivera, Kelly Washington, Chris Bert, Cole Carson Rating: M (bullying themes) High school is tough, but for Jimmy Winterpock it is a whole new world of bullying and not fitting in. When Jimmy (Christopher Rivera) is bullied... » read more
Genre: drama, action Director: Kevin Reynolds Screenplay by: Kevin Reynolds, Paul Aiello Story by: Paul Aiello Produced by: Mickey Leddell, Patrick Aiello, Pete Shilaimon Executive producers: Robert Huberman, Scott Holroyd Run Time: 1hr 47mins Cast: Joseph Fiennes, Tom Felton, Peter Firth, Cliff Curtis Rating: M In a time of rising rebellions, the truth is sometimes... » read more
Genre: music, family, drama Director: Andrew Lauer Writer: David Kauffman Run Time: 110 mins Cast: Cheyenne Jackson, Kevin Pollak, Christopher Lloyd, Christing Woods, Avi Lake Rating: PG Ben Cantor had been on this musical rollercoaster before. In the past he’d had the deal every musician dreamed of but couldn’t bring himself to sacrifice the dignity... » read more
Genre: drama Director: Johnny Remo Run Time: 100 mins Cast: Billy Ray Cyrus, Joel Smallbone, Jennifer Taylor, Kerry Knuppe Rating: PG 13+ Take a broken vase and gradually put the pieces back together. This is the image that came to my mind when watching Like a Country Song. Jake Reeson (Joel Smallbone) is an up... » read more
Genre: drama Director: Brandon Dickerson Run Time: 104mins Cast: Wes Cunningham, Amy Acker, Tony Hale, Jeremy Sisto, Robyn Lively, John Billingsley Rating: PG Sometimes the most challenging journeys bring us to the greatest prize. On the verge of fame and fortune, Thomas Fisher is living a musician’s dream. With a killer record deal and a... » read more
Genre: Family, drama Director: Nikita Zubarev Distributed by: Heritage Films Run Time: 85mins Cast: B. Bradenton Harper, Blade Yocum, Dariush Moslemi Rating: PG Life can be difficult for teenagers as they transition into adulthood, but throw a couple of tragedies into the mix and you’ve literally got to sink or swim. Things just aren’t going... » read more
Genre: Christmas, Family Directed by: Harvey Kahn Studio: Hallmark Run Time: 90 minutes Cast: Eric Mabius, Kristin Booth, Crystal Lowe, Geoff Gustafson, Rob Estes Rating: not rated Christmas – my favourite time of the year! And one of my favourite things to do at this time of year is to watch Christmas movies with my... » read more
Genre: Family Directed by: Gary Wheeler Studio: Swirl Recording and Film Inc. Run Time: 90 minutes Cast: Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Loretta Devine, Gregalan Williams, Esai Morales Rating: PG Distributed in Australia by Heritage Films How many times have you taken your family to a movie and chewed your fingernails hoping that it wasn’t going to impact... » read more
Genre: Satirical Comedy Directed by: Will Bakke (Riot Studios) Run Time: 1 hour 33 minutes Cast: Alex Russell, Zachary Knighton, Johanna Braddy, Miles Fisher Distributed in Australia by Heritage Films Believe Me, this movie got the discussions going in our house! Out of my two teenagers, one said it was funny and thought-provoking,... » read more