REVIEW: Zeezok Film Guide: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

And it might be a SURPRISE who actually sits down with us!

It's been 40PLUS years since Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? came out and its subject matter is LOVE, humanity, connection~all riding in the vehicles of interracial relationships/marriage showing WHAT'S REALLY important in life in a masterful way~ I was given a choice over a good list of film choices for a Zeezok Film Guide review through The Old Schoolhouse Magazine's TOS CREW review group, and I chose Guess Who's Coming To Dinner? with my children in mind.  IS today really different from the day this film came out?  I believe my teenagers could benefit from this film experience.  We had many choices in some wonderful films You can see them here! There are over 25 to choose from and more being added!
Film is an excellent way of learning, discussing, and experiencing different subject matter for homeschooling~everything from social studies to history and literature!

If you have young children, this film will certainly be lost on them entirely...but for the parent with an older, more mature child who you are guiding to understand the important things in life, the things that transcend time, culture, race and relationship~I recommend a careful and thoughtful view/study of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?  In fact, I won't spend much time here discussing this FILM Reviews!!~if you've not seen it~be prepared to find yourself ringing in on the side of love, human-ness and ultimate beauty!

Preview the film yourself and also get the Zeezok Film Guide~Included are wonderful features to help you navigate the themes of the film in a well organized and meaningful way~There are activities and questions~it's a real guide to knowing and understanding~TRUE appreciation for this what some may feel is a controversial topic~Do people still think this? I know 'back in the day' it was considered~OUT THERE in some circles! I find absolute pleasure in the idea that people of every race, color, tradition and creed can find happiness TOGETHER~I see it as something THIS SIDE of heaven! Zeezok Publishing treats the subject matter with respect and thoughtfulness~the only "uncomfortable" area I have is in the intro where Dr. Prentice is described as a 'Negro' which is an older outdated term, and  I'm not sure others will feel that this is acceptable or not offensive...


Here's the trailer:  (You can purchase the dvd HERE $22.95) 
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Here's the link to the Zeebok Film Guide HERE!
I recommend both as a good addition to your high school modern studies of the 1960s and United States culture.

The TOS CREW was given opportunity to pick their own film to use a Zeezok Film Guide~Head HERE to see what we picked and are saying~

Leave me a comment. What do you think? Has the world changed? Are we still facing such racial and cultural divisions and challenges as are shown in this film? Thanks for coming by!

Review/GiveAway: Family Film: The Narnia Code~HEADS UP~Narnia FANS!

The Narnia Code  

Discover the Mysteries Behind the Beloved C.S. Lewis Series

Price:  $13.49  
Amazon

Ages:12-adult

Website: 

HERE

My Take: Awesome!

I was given The Narnia Code as part of the Propeller Marketing Blogger Program for review and giveaway purposes.  My opinions are my own, and I've received no monetary compensation.

Ever wonder what made CS Lewis tick?  For most of us, the pleasure of reading his beloved classic children's stories has been enough, but for those who want to know MORE~to understand what he was thinking and what purposes he had in mind, you can't miss The Narnia Code.

I am a lover of biographies and documentary film. I love these more than fantasy.  It's something about understanding the human condition that intrigues me, and for a man, like CS Lewis to have contrived The Chronicles of Narnia there had to be something pretty unique going on within~and for decades scholars have studied these works as well as children and adults alike have loved them...

I am NOT going to spoil this film for you~aha! You thought Sister T might, eh?? But, No! You need to see this one yourself.  Your children upper elementary and older~especially middle to high school children could benefit from this film as well as adult thinkers.  I never knew....really, I didn't.  I am so intrigued now that I want to begin hunting down his other books~his more scholarly stuff! You will find information that can link your medieval history studies to Mr. Lewis..curious yet?

You know that the newest CS Lewis, Chronicles of Narnia film is out~add The Narnia Code in to bring the fiction to real life...and add Mr.s Lewis' faith building tales to your family~you will love it!

I have an additional copy to share with a fortunate reader~whoohoo!

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Thanks so much~We'll wrap this up on 12/12 @11:59PM EST.  Be sure I can contact you :-))

Review: The Way Home DVD ~ Healing via Trials~Rated PG

The Way Home~Based on the Inspirational True Story
Starring: Dean Cain and Lori Beth Edgemon
Release Date:10/26/2010
World Premier Oct 1, 2010 GMC info 8PM EST.
Location:  Various Christian Bookstores
View the trailor and get more info! 
I say: A tear jerker and heart warming!

I received The Way Home from Book Sneeze in exchange for my honest opinions and no monetary compensation.  My opinions are my own.

What is NOT to love about an adorable little brown eyed baby boy and a story of healing in the face of trial for his family?  Little Joe Simpkins goes missing while his Daddy was supposed to be watching~All the emotions imaginable crash down on this young couple as the community comes together to search...and it doesn't look good...will he be found?   Search and rescue through community both public, private and religious come together to help...but ONLY God can heal...AND there is healing despite... (I'm not sharing!  Girls, you will want to see this film;  it's definitely a chic flick!   I am not sure that some men will like it as it's not fraught with loads of action, but it is very inspiring and aimed showing a man's call to become a better husband and father, so wives will WANT our husbands to see it, for sure!)  There are some special characters in this story~I found the Deputy Bert to lend a slight chuckle... I don't want to spoil it for you!! ~and Ed found a warm place in my heart...

I'm a GA girl~so the sights and sounds are a WONDERFUL surprise to this homesick gal~I recognized the terrain and culture portrayed...VERY believable story ~excellent performances by all involved!   

Dean Cain and Lori Beth Edgemon bring the story to life! 

You won't be disappointed in The Way Home~it's inspirational and will make everyone who sees it THINK about the IMPORTANT things in life~

REVIEW: Entrusted With Arrows (Christian documentary by MovieMakers)

Entrusted With Arrows:

Entrepreneurial Homeschool Fathers
MovieMakers DVD
AGE: Adults

Price: $19.99   HERE
I say: This is first rate! 

I received a free preview of Entrusted With Arrows and no other compensation for my review. My opinions are my own.

In the End...What's It Gonna Be?

Do you ever wonder what's going to happen to your kids when they grow up?  Do you think about life choices and how it's going to be~in their future?

Entrusted With Arrows showcases some Dads who have made an incredible choice~come home and ACTIVELY participate with the rearing of their children.  Wow~what a concept for a loving Christian Dad to show his children the ways of the Lord, first hand!

There's some pretty strong evidence shown from the Southern Baptist Convention, which I happen to be familiar with regarding the stats of what happens when kids grow up~it's alarming actually!  Kids are leaving the church, folks! If you haven't left yourself, you already know this...if you work with young people in the church or with children in the church, you know this as well~kids are getting harder and harder to reach for Christ~to teach about God and how to live in a Biblical way~sooo while it might not be for everyone, WHY NOT?  Why wouldn't Christian parents want their children to fully understand, love and serve God?  Is there too great a sacrifice to be made?

For some, homeschooling just might seem like a drudgery and burden~oh yes, it can be~no doubt on a bad day, and don't we all have those?  But, is it not the role of the Father to teach his children through his own efforts and role?  Coming home to work from home is a unique position these Dads have been called and allowed.  God has blessed them.

I think this is a wonderful resource for families~It's a call to becoming the Father and spiritual leader God has called men to become.  Every home and church family needs to see this!

In the end, end of homeschooling or other schooling, what is it going to be for your child? Will YOU become your their greatest influence? God help us all to be the Moms and Dads that will please Him~and help us raise our children for Him!



Check out Entrusted With Arrows!  It's a current semi-finalist at San Antonio Christian Film Festival!