Reviews

Robin Hood (MA)

This is not a kid's film. Do not mistake it for the fluffy Disney version. This is Ridley Scott at his adult only best! This Robin Hood tale begins before Robin becomes an outlaw. He has been fighting alongside King Richard in the Crusades which has left him bitter. His return to England sees his homeland in a state of civil war. READ ON

The Shack

The Shack revolves around the character of Mack. This man has been devastated by a tragic event. His life falls apart and he holds on to a deep anger towards God. One day he finds a letter in the mailbox from 'Papa', God. His heavenly father has asked Mack to meet Him at the shack. READ ON

 


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Up in the Air (M)

If there is one thing that Up in the Air confirms is that Hollywood runs on the highs and lows of relationships.  The six Academy Award nominations for this movie highlight that the relational dynamics of this insightfully blithe comedy still resound strongly around Tinsel town. READ ON

Sunshine Cleaning (M)

A quirky story about family, love and finding what you want out of life. Single mother Rose Lorkowski is trying to pay for her son to go to private school. As we watch her life unfold, we see that as an ex-cheerleader, the world was her oyster, but as life carried on, it swept away her dreams and expectations for herself. read on

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Contemplate the waiting seasons — Advent and Lent. READ ON

The Hands of God

"When God calls you to go, just do it!" Michelle Jeffress spent three weeks in China with orphaned children. READ ON

Go Micah

God calls us to look after the poor, to speak for those who have no voice in this world. READ ON

Communication breakdown

How do we relate to each other? What do we do when things are heading to breakdown mode? READ ON

Challenge

In every issue of the new look Shimmer Life, we are going to issue a challenge to our readers. READ ON

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