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5 Questions for Neal McDonough about Faith, Family, and His ‘No Kissing’ Stance

You've mentioned previously that you would not kiss anyone on screen. When, during your career, did you begin taking that stance?From the beginning of my career, I said I would not. [But the ABC series] Scoundrels wanted me to do it. And I said no. And they said, "Well, we'll fire you." And that didn't end well. So, for a couple of years, I couldn't get a job after that because everyone thought that I was this religious zealot. I lost everything.

Paddington Continues to Delightfully Defy the January Odds

A sequel that's even better than the original. As sweet as marmalade, Paddington 2 is a welcome antidote to the daily news (real or fake). In Paddington's world, a kindhearted bear can always find the good in people. We can't live there but it sure is a nice place to visit. 4 out of 5.

The Commuter Will Work from Home or the Multiplex

Another Liam Neeson thriller involving threatened family members, The Commuter could have been tired and shopworn. Instead, it feels, if not fresh, sometimes surprising, and it's vigorous enough to satisfy most action and mystery fans. 3.5 out of 5.

10 Christian Messages Found in Star Wars

It’s been an entire year since the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and with the premier of the next installment only days away, fans are practically going bonkers with anticipation. The new chapter promises to return Star Wars to its climactic cliffhanger. Old faces will reappear, and young heroes will rise to shepherd the galaxy through another battle against evil. Interestingly enough, while the epic space opera has never been overtly Christian, it still incorporates themes which reflect the Gospel. So buckle up kids, fire up the hyperdrive, and prepare for lightspeed. Here are ten Christian messages you don’t want to miss in Star Wars.

All the Money in the World Can't Buy an Oscar

In what should be a gripping tale of kidnapping and ransom, the most memorable part of All the Money in the World remains the dramatic re-casting of Christopher Plummer as J. Paul Getty (replacing the recently disgraced Kevin Spacey) at the eleventh hour. 2.5 out of 5.

Sorkin Struggles to Spark Molly's Game

A crisp opening leads to a drawn-out drama about poker that grows sluggish as it tries to sustain its two-hours-and-twenty-minutes runtime. Writer Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network, Moneyball) knows how to make complex material exciting and ethically challenged protagonists sympathetic, but as a director, he's a bit more challenged. 2.5 out of 5.

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