TooManyFlowers

I have decided to make a list of my ALL TIME favourite Family movies

They generally need to  fit into these kind of  criteria

~A true story

~Have good moral fibre

~Teach good habits

~Exhibit good role models

~Be exhilarating/and entertaining

~Have a spiritual basis or reference

~Be historical fiction

~Exhibit an era in history

I have not rated them, you will need to research before you watch, but most are for primary aged chn and above, they are not in any order just as I remember them.

• October Sky- A story about dreaming and believing in yourself

• A Walk to Remember- A conversion, a Christian girl, a Love story

• Narnia-Written by a Christian, classic fiction

• Prince Caspian obviously as above

• Miss Potter-After seeing her house in England her sweetness and innocence has never left me, such a sweet movie oozing with English charm and is quite accurate according to the British

• August Rush for older chn and amazing story of love, parenthood and music-a child wanting to belong

• BBC Pride & Predjudice-Historical fiction, glimpse into Georgian Culture and etiquette

• Ballet Shoes- Such a gorgeous drama based on a book about 3 orphans and their journey through dance and to independence (some mature themes)

• Sergent York- A true story of the struggle of a Christian going to war and “Killing”

• Ice Princess- A story of a teen girl who discovered she could ice  skate, and despite circumstances & pressure followed her dream

• BBC North and South- Historical Fiction, a great insight into industrialization of England and the rise of the middle class

• Les Miserables- Historical fiction, ex felon  living incognito becomes a mayor adopts a girl, prior to French Revolution his battle to survive, hers to love.

• Mr Smith Goes to Washington- Great insight into Hollywoodish US politics and one man’s stamina and guts to face it head on.

• BBC Daniel Derondo- Historical Fiction. Great insight into the struggles of Jewish people in Edwardian society, gorgeous love  story

• BBC Persuasion- Another Jane, historical fiction. Gives a nice account of naval officers during the era

• Facing The Giants- A story about US Grid Iron Team, sheer guts and determination kinda film

• The Lord of The Rings Trilogy- Classic Fiction almost word for word

• The Secret Garden- Classic Fiction

• Nanny McPhee- Kids need love and discipline based on book by the same name

• Little Woman-Historical Fiction, insight into privations during war time,  suffering and love

• Amazing Grace-William Wilberforce battles to free slaves, based on the story behind the hymn

• The Ultimate Gift- A selfish young billionaire (to be) must go through “steps” to earn his grandfather’s inheritance, he learns wisdom, selfless living and peace

• Spirit- A animation from a stallion’s perspective of the “invasion” of white man into inland USA

• Finding Nemo- A story about letting go and when to…..my favourite  is Crush….hey dude no hurling on the shell!!
• Pollyanna, what a story about the Glad game….we looked for the good in them and found it!!

• Cheaper By The Dozen (Both the old and the new)- Classic fiction (great book), also I can relate to the BIG family. Good alround family values

• The Princess Diaries 1&2- You do not have to be born a princess to be one, influence and power can be used in good ways in the hands of good people

• The Rookie- A story about a baseball player who had a short career due to injury, coaches and ends up having to try again for major league, story about others believing in you

• Ella Enchanted- Strength of character despite bad circumstances, love for brains not body.

• The Waterhorse- Scottish Loch Ness Legend, Scottish views, achhh I am a wee bit scootish yu know!

• The Robe- Interesting slant on the crucifixtion of Jesus, great story of salvation

• Anne of Green Gables (all)- Classic Fiction, insight into orphans and Canadian history

• Little House on the Prairie Series- Classic Fiction, insight into pioneer American life

• Witchita Slim (any)- Produced by Kenneth Copeland great stories of salvation and deliverence set in the Wild West

• Commander Kellie and the Super Kids (any)- produced by the Copelands, all Bible and salvation with songs and dancing

• Prince of Egypt-Great animation with music and is fairly close to the Bible

• 800 Light Horsemen- Aussie History about the Charge that changed Jewish History, great for history (full of swearing!)

• Chariots of Fire- Ahhhh when I run I feel God’s pleasure, what a story of faith

• Sarah Plain and Tall & Skylark, a great story about pioneer Americans and their struggles and sacrifices

• Masters and Commanders- Great for history on Tall Ships

• National Treasure 1&2- For older chn great adventure, finding treasure and a brief  history of America

• Nim’s Island- Such a great adventure story, about people finding themselves…….”Come on Alexandra taste adventure…..”It tastes BAAAAAAD!!!!!” she says swallowing sea water!

I  will add more so keep looking back!!

This  is such a good resource I want to have it recorded for all…..I have 4 boys and relate so strongly to this lady, she is a wise woman…….go to it woman, raise mighty men! Once again thanks Aussiehomeschool site (Susan) for the link!

http://mommylife.net/archives/2009/06/classic_movies.html

I have just finished watching one of my favourite movies

AMAZING GRACE

I have finally captured some quotes that always impact me, but why does this movie stir me so?

William Wilberforce a Christian man, he was a man inspired and anointed by God to change his world, it cost him his health, his freedom, his money, his time, his reputation and nearly his life.

He had choices, even as a Christian, he could have become a Missionary, a Preacher or a Pastor…..but God wanted to use him where he found him and powerfully used William to change the political world and social world of England, the force of which we still feel today.

I have heard this hymn Amazing Grace played in almost every realm of society, Weddings, Funerals, Church, Memorials and Services. It has echoed around the Red Square in Moscow the humanistic capital of the world, why is this hymn and the story so powerful?   It transcends religion, politics, gender and time!

Why? God inspired this song and the fulfilment of His dream on earth through it, and the abolition of the  evil and demonic reign  and oppression of slavery. It is a powerful testimony that God is real and will free those who are in bondage.

William Wilberforce was a normal man, with a passion…. ignited, inspired and  sustained by God

My God,  give me passion to change my world permanently and leave an indelible  mark for you behind me.

Love Cathy

Some of my favourite quotes

On Wilberforce’s confession of his new found faith and subsequent confusion of roles to his servant, his servant said…

“  “It is a sad fate for a man to die too well known to everyone else, and still unknown to himself” Francis Bacon. I don’t just dust your books sir!!”

When Margaret and Wilberforce begin to talk, he is hesitant to share and express the extreme disappointment and despair over his continual rebuffs and failures to change the slave trade in Parliament. She said this to him…

” “Tell me about it…….[silence]……it seems to me if there is a bad taste in your mouth you spit it out!

You do not keep constantly swallowing it back.”  “

Billy (now the Prime Minister) is having a race with Wilberforce on the lawns of his grounds, begin to talk about the abolition of the slave trade…..he made these comments to Wilberforce……

“  “You were born for this Wilber……”

“Sometimes I feel giddy….” says Wilberforce.

As they start to walk on the grass Billy says ” Why is it you only feel the thorns on your feet when you STOP running?”

“Is that some heavy handed metaphorical advice from you Mr Pitt?”

“Yes, yes I suppose it is! You must keep going,  keep going fast….”  “

Wilberforce’s Prayer and Vision

“Africa, your suffering has been the theme that has engaged and arrested my heart.

Your sufferings no tongue can express, no language can impart…..

God has set before me two great objectives,

The suppression of the Slave Trade

and the reformation of society…………..”

Charles Fox addressing the British Parliament after the victory of the Abolition of Slavery Bill

“  “When people speak of great men, they think of men like Napoleon…..Men of violence.

Rarely do they think of peaceful men. But contrast the reception they will receive when they return home from their battles…..Napoleon will arrive in great pomp and power, a man who has achieved the summit of earthly ambition.

Yet…..his dreams will be haunted by the oppressions of war.

William Wilberforce however will return home to his family and lay his head on his pillow and remember the slave trade is no more!”  “

Postscript/ trailer at the end of the movie

“William Wilberforce continued to battle injustice for the rest of his life. He transformed the hearts and the minds of his countrymen on education. healthcare and prison reform to accomplish his second great dream- of making a better world”

Truly it is Amazing Grace that He would use such frail and untrustworthy vessels to do His will on earth

If only we will believe He wants to do the same with us!

Enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6Cv5P9H9qU