CFDb July Newsletter

By Annelie on 01 July 2012 in CFDb Newsletter, Interviews with No Comments

To Our Fellow Christian Film Lovers!

July is the time for Independence in America, it is the time for FREEDOM!

Let’s take the time to remember the cost for our freedom. Jesus sacrificed everything to give us freedom! Freedom from sin by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Sincerely, Annelie Rudlaff christianfilmdatabase.com, llc

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Matthew 1:21 – And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

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My #1 Christian Freedom film has to be:

Amazing Grace –

What a fantastic film about the true story of William Wilberforce. This film inspires us to become better people! It compels us to care about our fellow man, to be our brother’s keeper!

Another FABULOUS film!

CFDb – 5 STAR CHRISTIAN MOVIE RECOMMENDATION –

Braveheart - Ok, so Braveheart isn’t exactly on CFDb, but it’s still a FANTASTIC movie. It would be perfect if the cussing and sexual scenes were removed.

This movie has so many amazing Christian allusions but when I researched more into the film, not much could be verified.

We do know that William Wallace did fight for freedom and his speech before they go to war is the most amazing speech I’ve ever heard, even if it was made up. It would make a GREAT sermon.

If you have Clearplay I would recommend it. This is a movie that inspires you and brings you to tears! There is humor throughout as well.

There is a Bible Study that goes along with this movie

Annelie’s Film World Blog

CFDb Newsletter News!

CFDb has partnered with Sonona Christian Home!

You will notice their reviews in our movie review section, as well as links to some of their great interviews.

CFDb Recommends:

Silver Dove Interviews!

David A.R. White

Actor, Producer, Director, & Co-owner of Pure Flix!

Starring in films like: Hidden Secrets, Second Glance, Brother White, & so much more!

CFDb Interviews

MICHAEL S. THOMAS – Child Actor

= > How old were you when you started acting?

I started acting when I was 4 years old.

= > What year did you begin acting?

I began acting in 2007 and I have been acting for 5 years.

= > How/Why did you get involved in acting?

Even before I became an actor, I had always loved being on the stage. Whenever there was a church event I would always want to be a part of it. When I was 4, I was at the mall with my parents and I saw a stage and asked to go on it. It turned out that the stage was there for an agency that was scouting for talent. They asked me to do a short performance where I was later awarded a 1 year contract with their agency. After my contract was up, my mom became my manager. She continued finding me work which has kept me very busy.

=> Something we find unique about your family is that we heard you were all in ‘Pendulum Swings’. Tell us how your parents were involved in the film? Can we look for them and easily spot them when we watch the film?

The feature Film ‘Pendulum Swings’ is directed by Bill Rahn and starring Adam Melton and Vanessa Ore. It has played in several theaters around NC. It should be coming out on video soon, although we aren’t sure when. I play the role of the nephew to the lead Adam Melton. My name is Jerry in the film. I was very excited when the director asked me to do a scene that was very special to him. I really enjoyed working with the cast and crew on Pendulum Swings. You can see my parents in the feature film ‘Pendulum Swings’. My mom and dad both became extras and can be seen in 3 different scenes. They were in 2 different restaurant scenes with me and also we were all guests in a wedding scene. My mom and dad sometimes get asked to be extras when I am on set. Just a few weeks ago when I was doing the TV show for the Inspiration Network, my dad was asked to be an extra for one of the scenes. So, while I was filming in one area, my dad booked a job in the next room. It is pretty cool when that happens. My parents have been extras in several other films I have been in over the years.

= > What do you love most about acting?

I love to be in front of the camera. It is my favorite thing to do. I like being able to play other roles. I also love being with the cast and crew on set. It is so much fun. I have made some really great friends since I started acting and I am always excited to make new ones. I hope some day that I can do a film where I get to share the love of Jesus.

= > How can people get in touch with you or learn more about you?

People can find me on The Internet Movie Database. My link is http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3656112/. On my link you can see some of the projects I have worked on and you can watch some of the trailers too. You can also find me on Facebook. My Acting Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelSThomasActor