Industry News · August 14, 2026
Christian Filmmaker Interview and Family Review Coverage Put Purpose and Guidance Side by Side
| Source | What it reported | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Crosswalk | Alex Kendrick said his movies are meant to challenge faith, not only entertain, and Crosswalk reported details on Flywheel: Ignition of the Soul. | 2026-08-13 |
| Plugged In | Plugged In reviewed PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie as a PG family film with heroic rescues, perseverance themes, and some intense volcanic destruction for sensitive children. | 2026-08-14 |
What did Crosswalk report about Alex Kendrick?
Crosswalk reported that Christian filmmaker Alex Kendrick said the movie screen is not his primary canvas and that "the human heart" is the canvas for the stories he wants to present. Crosswalk also reported that Kendrick said his films are meant to be engaging and relatable while drawing people to deeper faith, inspiration, courage, and tough steps.
Crosswalk identified Kendrick as a filmmaker behind War Room, The Forge, Courageous, and Overcomer, and reported that he is promoting Flywheel: Ignition of the Soul for an Oct. 16 U.S. theatrical release. Crosswalk reported that the film was shot in Brazil, will have English dubbing for the American release, and is scheduled for Brazil in November in Portuguese.
What did Plugged In report about family viewing?
Plugged In reported Aug. 14 that PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie is a PG film in theaters from Paramount with a one-hour, forty-four-minute runtime. Plugged In reported that the story follows the PAW Patrol pups as they discover a dinosaur island and face a volcano eruption caused after Mayor Humdinger travels there.
Plugged In's parents' guide reported that the movie includes heroic rescues and encouragement about perseverance and hard work. Plugged In also warned that the volcanic eruption and destruction could be intense for sensitive young viewers.
What does this signal for faith and family producers?
Crosswalk's Kendrick interview is about a faith-based filmmaker treating story as spiritual formation. Plugged In's review is about parent-facing evaluation of a mainstream family film. The two fresh reports show why producers in the faith and family lane need both story purpose and clear audience guidance.
The FourBoys faith-based films page describes the company's focus on stories shaped by faith, family, and human dignity, which matches the industry conversation these sources are covering.