Copyright https://www.crosswalk.com 2026, Crosswalk.com Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:34:16 -0500 https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/milton-quintanilla/david-reaches-70-million-at-the-box-office.html https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/milton-quintanilla/david-reaches-70-million-at-the-box-office.html Milton Quintanilla https://www.crosswalk.com/author/milton-quintanilla/ The animated biblical epic David is a runaway success, grossing $70 million domestically and outperforming several major Hollywood releases, with an astonishing 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:55:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:34:16-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/michael-foust/angel-studios-cracks-hollywoods-top-10-fueled-by-growing-demand-for-family-films.html https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/michael-foust/angel-studios-cracks-hollywoods-top-10-fueled-by-growing-demand-for-family-films.html Michael Foust https://www.crosswalk.com/author/michael-foust/ Angel Studios achieved a remarkable Top 10 box office gross in 2025, showcasing the growing demand for family-friendly, values-driven entertainment with films like "The King of Kings" and "David." Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:30:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:34:16-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/michael-foust/the-10-best-family-movies-of-2025.html https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/michael-foust/the-10-best-family-movies-of-2025.html Michael Foust https://www.crosswalk.com/author/michael-foust/ Looking for movies your whole family will actually love? These 10 picks from 2025 bring courage, kindness, faith, and fun to the screen—without the cringe. Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:30:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:34:16-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/michael-foust/the-10-best-faith-based-movies-of-2025.html https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/michael-foust/the-10-best-faith-based-movies-of-2025.html Michael Foust https://www.crosswalk.com/author/michael-foust/ Faith-based films are shedding their limiting labels and gaining mainstream appeal with compelling stories, strong production values, and star power. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:50:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:34:16-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/michael-foust/nate-bargatze-juggles-chaos-as-a-stay-at-home-dad-in-the-breadwinner-trailer.html https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/michael-foust/nate-bargatze-juggles-chaos-as-a-stay-at-home-dad-in-the-breadwinner-trailer.html Michael Foust https://www.crosswalk.com/author/michael-foust/ Get ready to laugh as comedian Nate Bargatze stars in his first movie, "The Breadwinner," a hilarious family comedy about a dad's chaotic transition into full-time parenting after his wife's unexpected success. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:20:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:34:16-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/michael-foust/bible-movie-david-stuns-the-box-office-landing-at-no-2-ahead-of-spongebob.html https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/michael-foust/bible-movie-david-stuns-the-box-office-landing-at-no-2-ahead-of-spongebob.html Michael Foust https://www.crosswalk.com/author/michael-foust/ An animated Bible movie about King David has surprisingly claimed the second spot at the box office, outperforming major new releases and marking a historic opening for its distributor. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:34:16-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/culture/features/4-ways-david-recaptures-the-power-of-the-prince-of-egypt.html https://www.crosswalk.com/culture/features/4-ways-david-recaptures-the-power-of-the-prince-of-egypt.html Michael Foust https://www.crosswalk.com/author/michael-foust/ Years before The Passion of the Christ landed in theaters – and long before the Kendrick brothers and Erwin brothers became household names in the faith film industry – a Bible-based movie from DreamWorks wowed audiences with its soaring music and ambitious storytelling.That film was The Prince of Egypt, a 1998 animated musical that told the story of Moses and earned $101 million at the box office, helping set the stage for the modern faith-based film movement and proving that the churchgoing audience would show up at the theater if the on-screen product was not only faithful to Scripture but also entertaining and excellent.The Prince of Egypt has remained the standard bearer in the Bible-based animated film industry since that time, but a new film appears poised to carry that torch into a new generation.That new movie is Angel Studios’ David, an animated musical that tells the story of the Bible’s beloved king – from his days as a shepherd boy, to his defeat of Goliath, to his rise to the throne of Israel.It is the best animated Bible movie since The Prince of Egypt, echoing the power and emotional resonance of that 1998 film. Phil Wickham portrays adult David, while Brandon Engman voices David as a boy. Both are equally impressive as singers and voice actors.David feels like a new family favorite.Here are four reasons why:Photo Credit: Angel Studios Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:35:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:34:16-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/culture/features/5-questions-for-rian-johnson-about-the-christian-themes-in-wake-up-dead-man-a-knives-out-mystery.html https://www.crosswalk.com/culture/features/5-questions-for-rian-johnson-about-the-christian-themes-in-wake-up-dead-man-a-knives-out-mystery.html Michael Foust https://www.crosswalk.com/author/michael-foust/ The writer and director of the newest Knives Out movie is a filmmaker who considers himself a former Christian – and who says the story’s faith-laden themes were shaped by his own spiritual journey.Rian Johnson is best known as the writer and director of all three Knives Out films, as well as the Star Wars film The Last Jedi.His latest entry, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, debuts on Netflix Dec. 12 and centers on a seemingly impossible murder inside a Catholic church – and Benoit Blanc’s search for the truth behind it.In the movie, Blanc (Daniel Craig) is portrayed as skeptical of all things faith-related, while the church’s leader, Father Jud Duplenticy (Josh O'Connor), stands as a devout and steady counterpoint. It’s rated PG-13 for violent content, bloody images, strong language, some crude sexual material, and smoking.Crosswalk recently spoke with Johnson about the film’s faith themes. Below is a transcript, edited for clarity.Photo Credit: ©Netflix Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:15:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:34:16-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/michael-foust/atheist-turned-christian-filmmaker-makes-the-case-for-god-in-new-documentary.html https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/michael-foust/atheist-turned-christian-filmmaker-makes-the-case-for-god-in-new-documentary.html Michael Foust https://www.crosswalk.com/author/michael-foust/ Filmmaker Michael Ray Lewis chronicles his profound journey from atheism to Christianity in his new documentary, Universe Designed, presenting compelling evidence for God's existence and the historical case for Jesus. This film aims to equip skeptics with answers and empower believers to confidently defend their faith. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:34:16-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/michael-foust/kevin-costners-abc-christmas-special-faithfully-recounts-the-nativity-story.html https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/michael-foust/kevin-costners-abc-christmas-special-faithfully-recounts-the-nativity-story.html Michael Foust https://www.crosswalk.com/author/michael-foust/ Experience the timeless Nativity story with Kevin Costner's heartwarming narration in "Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas," a special that blends classic storytelling with a faithful, in-depth look at the biblical account. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:30:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:34:16-05:00