REVIEW The Nativity Story The first live-action Bible film from a major studio in decades is an instant Christmas classic—and thanks to Oscar Isaac's performance as Joseph, a compelling portrait of goodness and self-giving love.
by Peter T. Chattaway | posted 12/01/06 Rated PG
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NEWS Nativity Comes Home Just three months after an unimpressive theatrical run, The Nativity Story is now out on DVD, looking for a second "life" at video stores and in home libraries. by Mark Moring | posted 03/20/07
INTERVIEW 'The Human Part of the Story' Catherine Hardwicke has always loved the Christmas story, but never really considered the human side of those famous icons surrounding the manger—till she was asked to direct The Nativity Story.
Interview by Mark Moring | posted 11/28/06
INTERVIEW How Do You Play 'Righteous'? Scripture doesn't say much about Joseph, except that he was "righteous." Oscar Isaac, who plays that role in The Nativity Story, had to figure out what that might have looked like in everyday life.
Interview by Mark Moring | posted 11/21/06
INTERVIEW For Unto Us a Film Is Born When New Line told producer Wyck Godfrey to make The Nativity Story in just 10 months, he knew it would take a miracle. Turns out he got a few along the way; the film releases worldwide Dec. 1. by Mark Moring | posted 10/31/06
INTERVIEW A Rich Retelling Screenwriter Mike Rich faced a daunting task in bringing Joseph and Mary—and Christ's birth—to cinematic life, but he felt led to do it anyway. The result, The Nativity Story, hits theaters in December. by Mark Moring | posted 08/29/06
COMMENTARY Mary Goes to the Movies How the mother of Jesus has been portrayed through a century of filmmaking. by Peter T. Chattaway | posted 11/30/06
O Little Town We went to Italy to visit the set of The Nativity Story, a New Line Cinema film coming to theaters this Christmas. Here's a behind-the-scenes peek at the making of the movie. by Mark Moring | posted 06/07/06
Holy Family Man When Hollywood screenwriter Mike Rich decided to bring The Nativity Story to life, he was drawing on a subject very close to his heart. from Today's Christian
Reel News: Nativity Story debuts at Vatican Estimated 7,000 turn out for world premiere and benefit screening, but the Pope wasn't among them. by Josh Hurst | posted 11/27/06
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