Hi Raquelle Rusuel,

At the beginning of this New Year, I find myself thinking about the year that has gone by and anticipating what’s ahead. 2006 had many changes for me. The biggest and most unexpected was coming to work at ChristianCinema.com. I’ve known most of the staff for several years and even lived in the home where the business was started! But I never imagined that I would work here.

Since joining the company in May, I’ve had a fast-track education about the film-making business. Now I know the difference between a producer and a director and can explain what that means in laymen’s terms. I understand more about the art of storytelling through filmmaking.

I find myself thinking more about the movies I watch; why did this scene make me feel that way? Why was this person chosen to play that character? And why was this story set in Arizona instead of Wyoming? It’s a fascinating study and I learn something new every day. And now I have the fun of writing you each week, letting you know what's going on in Christian filmmaking, and what to watch for at the movies.

There are wonderful men and women who are using God-given talents to tell stories of God affecting ordinary people’s lives in very real ways. It’s been my privilege to meet several of them and hear their vision for their work. They are a passionate, energetic and BUSY group of people.

I look forward to sharing these interviews so you can get to know the people behind the films. I think you’ll find them as fascinating and interesting as the movies they make. If you’ve missed any of the filmmakers we’ve highlighted so far, you can go here to catch up.

Below is our staff’s list of the top Christian movies we saw in 2006. Some are brand-new releases, others came out in DVD last year, and some are ones that we all want to watch time and time again. If you’re looking for something good to share with your friends and family, you’re sure to find it here! Thanks for supporting Christian filmmakers!

From the screening room,
Angela Walker
ChristianCinema.com

ChristianCinema.com's Top Films of 2006   5% OFF! The Nativity Story - DVD The journey of a lifetime, a story for all time List: $28.98 Discounted to: $27.53 (You save $1.45)   19% OFF! Love Comes Softly 4-Pack - DVD Get all 4 movies in the series based on the bestselling novels by Janette Oke List: $56.95 Discounted to: $45.95 (You save $11.00)   17% OFF! One Night With The King - DVD The hit movie from FoxFaith based on Tommy Tenney's best-selling book starring Peter O'Toole & Omar Sharif List: $29.98 Discounted to: $24.98 (You save $5.00)   24% OFF! Facing The Giants - DVD The movie that has the whole country talking about faith and film. List: $24.98 Discounted to: $18.95 (You save $6.03)   37% OFF! VeggieTales: Gideon: Tuba Warrior - DVD A lesson in trusting God List: $14.98 Discounted to: $9.39 (You save $5.59)   19% OFF! Drive Thru History 4-pack - DVD Get all 4 episodes of the popular youth-oriented series, Drive Thru History List: $72.80 Discounted to: $58.99 (You save $13.81)   5% OFF! The Azusa Street Project Vol. 1 - DVD When the power of God hit Los Angeles: The Azusa Street Revival of 1906 List: $19.95 Discounted to: $18.95 (You save $1.00)   2% OFF! The Theory Of Everything - DVD Envision the Possibilities List: $19.98 Discounted to: $19.49 (You save $0.49)   10% OFF! The Pistol: The Birth Of A Legend - DVD In celebration of the 35th anniversary of Pistol Pete Maravich’s scoring achievements, on DVD for the first time List: $19.98 Discounted to: $17.98 (You save $2.00)   28% OFF! The Second Chance - DVD Same faith. Same city. Different worlds. List: $24.98 Discounted to: $17.98 (You save $7.00)   15% OFF! The Perfect Stranger - DVD The man told the lawyer he was Jesus Christ. The lawyer decided to call his bluff. List: $19.99 Discounted to: $16.99 (You save $3.00)   15% OFF! The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion The Witch & The Wardrobe Collectors Edition The all-new blockbuster movie from Walden Media and Disney List: $34.99 Discounted to: $29.85 (You save $5.14)