‘Song Sung Blue’ is a surprisingly poignant tribute to two tribute performers
By Eva Tweeten
“They call me Lightning.”
So opens Focus Features’ newest film, “Song Sung Blue,” a moving biopic about Mike Sardina, a man who just wants to sing. But instead of standing on a stage, Sardina (Hugh Jackman) turns to face his fellow members of an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.
“But when the songs are over and the applause stops, I’m not Lightning anymore. I’m just another drunk.”
Even though Sardina is now 20 years sober, his past still ...
‘Solo Mio’ is a reminder to find hope and joy in the midst of loss and doubt
By Josh Ball
How do you deal with heartbreak? Matt Taylor (Kevin James) must answer this question in Angel Studios’ new movie “Solo Mio.”
When he was left at the altar in Rome, Matt decided to go on his honeymoon alone, laying the groundwork for antics with the other couples enjoying their honeymoons with him. Over the course of 90 minutes, he learns to love again through the support of his new friends and a barista of particular interest.
The eccentricity of the characters was ...
‘Horizons of Gold’ counts it all joy
By Sophia Monastra
When Beth Kenniv opened her Bible and turned to the book of Ruth, she was struck with how beautiful, human and dramatic it was. In 2011, the then-teacher and theater director at a Christian school had been in the midst of looking for a new musical script to produce, and hadn’t been able to find anything that was beautiful, had depth and was wholesome enough for a junior high and high school production.
The book of Ruth, however, was all three of those things. ...
