From "Christian Headlines" : "Non-Christians Are Crying During Jesus Revolution Screenings, Director Says"

One of the directors behind the upcoming faith-based film Jesus Revolution says the story is so powerful that non-Christians have been moved to tears while screening it.

The Lionsgate movie, which releases in theaters Feb. 24, tells the true story of the hippie-led "Jesus Movement" revival of the 1960s and 1970s when countless young people came to Christ. The story spotlights the work of pastor Chuck Smith (portrayed by Kelsey Grammer), hippie evangelist Lonnie Frisbee (Jonathan Roumie) and future pastor Greg Laurie (Joel Courtney).

Smith famously opened his church to hippies – a move that was opposed by some members.

"Our movie dives into this idea that you don't have to be perfect, you can be flawed and still participate in something very powerful and very spiritual," co-director Brent McCorkle told Christian Headlines.

The movie, McCorkle said, has inspired Christians and non-Christians alike who have screened it.

"There's people from all walks of life in our crew … [and] all different belief systems, and it's just really amazing to see people weep and cry and be moved as they would see footage – because [the footage] felt very special. It felt guided. It felt bigger than a bunch of humans running around with cameras. It feels important," McCorkle told Christian Headlines. "Even people at Lionsgate were moved to tears. They're not all Christians, but they're moved by the story."

Jesus Revolution depicts Smith embracing a generation of young people he didn't understand in order to reach them with the message of the gospel. Smith and Frisbee, though, struggle to maintain a working partnership.

"It's a really messy friendship but beautiful things culminated from their friendship," McCorkle said. "... We live in a world today where we feel more comfortable sanitizing everything. But if you really take a hardcore look at the people in the Bible – they were flawed, very messy, broken people."

McCorkle previously directed Unconditional. He composed and edited I Can Only Imagine, among others.

"[Smith's] choice to include these people [hippies] that were so hated at the time and not only include them but invite them into his little square church was ... a sea change," McCorkle added. "It was very powerful."

From Greg Laurie’s Harvest:

We are so excited to share the final preview for JESUS REVOLUTION. Mark your calendars and come see this important true story when it hits theaters everywhere on February 24, 2023!

JESUS REVOLUTION is more than a movie—it’s an invitation to experience revival. To step back into the second great awakening and pray that God will do it again.

Because we believe He can.

We encourage you to use this major film event as a tool for evangelism. The revival we are praying for can start here with you, by bringing as many of your friends and family to see the film with you!

Only in theaters February 24, 2023. Starring Joel Courtney, Anna Grace Barlow, Jonathan Roumie, Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Kelsey Grammer.

From "Movie Guide" : "Jesus Revolution Screenings Move Non-Christians to Tears"

Early screenings of JESUS REVOLUTION have touched Christian and non-Christian audiences alike.

“There’s people from all walks of life in our crew…[and] all different belief systems, and it’s just really amazing to see people weep and cry and be moved as they would see footage—because the [the footage] felt very special,” co-director Brent McCorkle said. 

“It felt guided,” he added. “It felt bigger than a bunch of humans running around with cameras. It feels important. Even people at Lionsgate were moved to tears. They’re not all Christians, but they’re moved by the story.” 

JESUS REVOLUTION tells the true story of the hippie-led “Jesus Movement” revival of the 1960s and 1970s. 

The movie highlights pastor Chuck Smith, who opened his church to hippies, and also features the work of hippie evangelist Lonnie Frisbee and future pastor Greg Laurie.

“[Smith’s] choice to include these people [hippies] that were so hated at the time and not only include them but invite them into his little square church was…a sea change,” McCorkle added. “It was very powerful.”

“We live in a world today where we feel more comfortable sanitizing everything,” he told Christian Headlines. “But if you really take a hardcore look at the people in the Bible—they were flawed, very messy, broken people.”

“Our movie dives into this idea that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be flawed and still participate in something very powerful and very spiritual,” McCorkle concluded. 

THE JESUS REVOLUTION is set to release in theaters on February 24.

Movieguide® previously reported on JESUS REVOLUTION when it was first announced:

THE CHOSEN’s Jonathan Roumie, Kelsey Grammer, Joel Courtney and Anna Grace Barlow are set to star in JESUS REVOLUTION, a movie by Kingdom Story Company.

The movie follows Greg Laurie’s book, Jesus Revolution, about “the true story of a national spiritual awakening in the early 1970’s and its origins within a community of teenage hippies in Southern California.”

THE KISSING BOOTH’s Courtney will portray Laurie with Barlow as his wife, Cathe. Grammer will replace Jim Gaffigan as Chuck Smith, and Movieguide® Grace Prize® Winner Roumie will take on the role of Lonnie Frisbee.

Movieguide® Award winners Jon Erwin and John Gunn will write the script, with Gunn directing.

“Pray for the cast and crew, that they will either come closer to Jesus or some might even meet him for the first time!” Laurie wrote on Instagram. “Our prayer is that this film will prompt young people (And all people for that matter) to say, ‘Do it again, Lord!’. It’s been said, ‘The fame of revival spreads the FLAME of revival.’”

“The Jesus Movement was the last great American spiritual awakening,” he added. “Some historians have said it was the greatest revival of all time. Let’s pray for another. I also appreciate prayers as this film goes into production.”

From "Den of Geeks" : "The Best Romantic Movies on Netflix Right Now"

The Kissing Booth (2018)

There’s an interesting dynamic at play in teenage romantic comedies. Oftentimes, the worse they are, the more watchable (and rewatchable) they become. The Kissing Booth is a prime example. Based on a book by the same name from Beth Reekles, this movieisn’t exactly celebrated for its realistic portrayal of American teenagers.

But thanks to charming lead performances from Joey King, Jacob Elordi, and Joel Courtney that doesn’t really matter.The Kissing Booth is all about how one girl’s first kiss turns into an emotional minefield of teen angst. That alone is enough to support 105 minutes of pure high school drama… and two sequels!  – AB

The Kissing Booth trilogy, of course!

Binge-watch all three!

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The Kissing Booth 1 (2018)

• Cast: Joey King, Joel Courtney, Jacob Elordi

• Rating: TV-PG

Elle Evans has never been kissed—but she's about to fix that. The high schooler decides to run a kissing booth at the Spring Carnival, but then finds herself smooching her best friend's brother (and her secret crush), Noah. Lucky for her, there's an instant connection—but pursuing a relationship with him could jeopardize her friendship with Lee.

Watch The Kissing Booth 1 on Netflix

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The Kissing Booth 2 (2020)

• Cast: Joey King, Joel Courtney, Jacob Elordi

• Rating: TV-14

In this sequel, Elle tries to manage a long-distance relationship with Noah when he heads off to Harvard—but it's not easy. Thanks to the rumors going around at school and his attractive new friends, she begins to feel insecure. Meanwhile, Elle and Lee plan to run the Kissing Booth once again for the Charity Fair.

Watch The Kissing Booth 2 on Netflix

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The Kissing Booth 3 (2021)

From Otakukart : "50 Best Movie Series Of All Time"

The Kissing Booth is based on the novel series of the same name by Beth Reekles, which surrounds the story of Elle Evans. She had been best friends with Lee Flynn since birth, and they had rules, friendship rules.

The story is about how teenage make things difficult for Elle and how she has to break all those rules to choose herself over everything else. She has also had a crush on Lee’s elder brother, which came with scandals of its own.

A Still of Taylor Zakhar Perez as Marco Pena in the movie The Kissing Booth 2 (2020).

Although the trilogy was made under the Netflix Original Series and is said to be one of the most-watched age romance movies, The Kissing Booth failed to impress the critics because of its cliché storyline. Although we are always Team Marcus, what about you?

• Years: 2018-2021

• Genre: Teenage, Rom-Com

• Directors: Vince Marcello (1), Jay Arnold & Vince Marcello (2 & 3).

• Cast: Joey King, Jacob Elordi, Joel Courtney, Stephen Jennings, Carson White, Molly Ringwald, Morne Visse, Meganne Young, Taylor Zakhar Perez, Maisie Richardson-Sellers.

• Where to Watch: Netflix

Also Read: Who does Elle Evans End up with in Kissing Booth 3?

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