The Shack

Tim Mcgraw, Octavia Spencer Discuss Faith-based Film ‘the Shack

... and a great foundation. So I think that is something that I naturally gravitate toward. Q: What drew you to “Shack” specifically. TM: I was looking for a great story that moves and inspires [people]. Music, movies, books — when you see [or] read through it, you want to be literally moved. I do everything in a way that I want to be impacted viscerally. Q: What lessons have you learned. TM: The older you get, you always learn more. Sometimes it’s a process of learning about yourself and what your journey is. Sometimes the process moves forward at a rapid pace in a short amount of time — or moves backwards. And you’re like, “Man, I thought I had made so much progress, and now all of a sudden, I’m 10 steps further behind than when I started.”. I don’t think you learn as much about yourself when you are moving forwards as when you have fallen backwards. That’s when you really learn who you are. And reach for the things that have propelled you forward and made you a better person. Q: What do you hope audiences will take away from the film. TM: The universal themes of love, compassion, forgiveness, constantly searching for the next level of your ...

The Shack’ Has A Visalia Connection

... (1990 to 1994) when a book that he helped edit and publish rocketed to the top of paperback fiction best-sellers lists in 2008. Now it’s a major motion picture hitting theaters nationwide on Friday. “The Shack” was a slim novel by a previously unknown author, William P. Young, about a grieving father who spends a weekend in the place where his daughter was murdered. New to streaming: Week of Feb. 28. Jacobsen saw the book had obvious potential. Since they could find no publisher willing to take a chance on Young’s story, Jacobsen and a business partner, Brad Cummings, decided to publish the book themselves by starting the publishing house Windblown Media. "The Shack" went on to sell more than 20 million copies. The book’s popularity is due partly to its unorthodox take on faith, Jacobsen told Choices back in 2009. Papa (Octavia Spencer) and Mack Phillips (Sam Worthington) in “The Shack”. (Photo: Summit). “It deals with the timeless question of ‘Where is God when my life goes off track?’” said Jacobsen, who now lives in Southern California. “And it’s told in a way that’s ...

Sam Worthington Says ‘visceral Feeling’ Inspired Him For ‘the Shack

... Yeah, Octavia. Octavia was on. WWD: Can you talk about what it was like working with her and Tim Mc Graw. S. W.: Well, Octavia is a very warm person. And I think she was a bit overwhelmed by playing God, because, where do you even begin? I think when you realize you can ground it, and it’s just the same as two friends talking, because it’s especially what it’s like when you pray to God, he’s like a friend. Trying to seek guidance, she approached it that way. And Tim, Tim’s down to earth, too. He’s this massive, massive music star, but he doesn’t come across that way at all. He comes across as this dedicated actor. This is something he wants to get better at, and he’s done several great movies , and he’s at it as an actor. It’s not just some half-done thing. He was passionate about the role, and passionate about what the story was trying to say. WWD: What was it like filming in British Columbia? It was very beautiful, right. S. W.: Yeah, it was great! But that’s just one of the lucky things ...

Entering 'the Shack

... rankings finally surged it to mainstream popularity. It’s taken nearly a decade for it to receive the big-screen treatment, but plenty of other Christian books have been adapted into films. “The Ultimate Gift”. Jim Stovall’s 1999 novel “The Ultimate Gift” explored themes of greed and finding the inner good. Loosely based on real events, the book follows a young man who expects to receive millions of dollars in inheritance after his great-uncle dies. Although the rest of the family greedily receives their money, Jason is left with a mission from his loved one to discover himself. A 2006 film followed, starring Drew Fuller, Bill Cobbs, Abigail Breslin and James Garner. “Heaven is for Real”. In his 2010 book, “Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy’s Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back,” Todd Burpo recounts the story of how his 3-year-old son ...

The Shack' Book Was Totally Whack. Will The Movie Be Like That

... in the Bible, lots and lots of words – so wordy! But God never presents Jesus like that. Ever. So those are my top four reasons The Shack is wrong, whacked, wretched and the worst. Now you might say. a. "But David, it's fiction!". So if it's fiction, anything goes? Like I could write a book about how Jesus didn't die, didn't rise from the grave but married and had little Jesuses, and the church covered it up for 2,000 years? That would be ok. Then how come Christians got all worked up about the Da Vinci Code? It was just fiction. b. "But David come on! It has caused some people to hunger for God!". Ok! All aboard the money train! I'm publishing a picture book that presents Jesus as Ariana Grande! I'm sure lots of the 12 to 30 male crowd will have an increased hunger for my Jesus, and I'll get rich. Is that what we've come to? As long as the ...

Logan,' 'the Shack' And 'before I Fall

... repeating the same day over and over again, dramatically trapped in a tragic loop while trying to alter her fate. Sound familiar? It is, but without the humor. Repeat: Watch "Groundhog Day" instead. Watch "Groundhog Day" instead. Watch "Groundhog Day" instead. Watch the trailer for "Before I Fall". "Table 19" (Limited Release) — Anna Kendrick, Lisa Kudrow, Craig Robinson, directed by Jeffrey Blitz. Skip it. Anna Kendrick plays an excommunicated bridesmaid who decides to attend the wedding anyway and ends up with a band of misfits at the marooned "Table 19" for singles. The trailer shows a great cast wasted on not particularly original material. Watch the trailer for "Table 19". Netflix Picks. "The Jungle Book" (2016). On paper this sounded like a terrible idea — a live action remake of an adored children's classic — but the result is an absolutely charming and sharp retelling for adults and kids alike. The success of "Book" gives me great hope for director Favreau's upcoming, similar treatment of "The Lion King.". "The Impossible" (2012). Based on a true story, "The Impossible" ...

Logan,' 'the Shack,' 'before I Fall' Arrive At Theaters

... and read more about them, below. Starring: Hugh Jackson, Patrick Stewart, Boyd Holbrook, Dafne Keen, Richard E. Grant. Director: James Mangold. Rated: R. Rotten Tomatoes: 93%. Synopsis: In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide out on the Mexican border. But Logan's attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are up-ended when a young mutant arrives, being pursued by dark forces. THE SHACK. Starring: Sam Worthington, Octavia Spencer, Tim Mc Graw. Director: Stuart Hazeldine. Rated: PG-13. Rotten Tomatoes. Synopsis: The Shack takes us on a father's uplifting spiritual journey. After suffering a family tragedy, Mack Phillips spirals into a deep depression causing him to question his innermost beliefs. Facing a crisis of faith, he receives a mysterious letter urging him to an abandoned shack ...

Dan + Shay Recall Emotional 'when I Pray For You' Writing Session

... about you / And haven’t even met you yet / Everybody’s waiting on you / Can’t wait to feel your heartbeat,” sing Dan + Shay. “When I lay you on my chest / I’m already holding back my tears / I wanna be the dad that my dad was / I hope that I don’t mess this whole thing up.” When the duo wrote the song, their co-writers had both recently had children, Smyers recalls, so they all put themselves in that frame of mind. “It was just one of those inspiring writes; I think there were some tears flowing,” Smyers continues. “It felt right … It’s special to have a song that’s so personal and so close to us be a part of The Shack.”. “When I Pray for You” matches the theme of The Shack, which follows the spiritual journey of a man after the tragic loss of his daughter. In its chorus, Dan + Shay sing, “I pray you love like your ...