About Greg & Jenn Wright: Greg and Jenn Wright have been married since 1999, and share passions for God, drama, literature and movies (among other things). In 2003, they were honored as Best Actor and Best Actress in a production of While the Lights Were Out at Redwood Theatre in Redmond, Washington; since then, health issues have kept them off the stage. Freelance writers and editors, they both have degrees in Literature and Theology, and are proud to be members of Harambee Church in Renton. Greg is Writer in Residence at Puget Sound Christian College in Everett, Washington, and is the author of 
Reviews for March and April
Akeelah and the Bee
Greg Reviews: "Keke Plamer is stunningly captivating as a nearly invisible inner-city middle-schooler named Akeelah who catches the attention of a former spelling-bee whiz who’s looking for a competitor to coach. Mom’s not so thrilled. But the course is set, and it’s no surprise that Akeelah makes it all the way to the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee..."
C. S. Lewis: Beyond Narnia (DVD)
Jenn Reviews: "I was significantly moved by the original showing of the docudrama, talking heads and all; but having seen a more cohesive version with even more of Anton Rodgers, I must say that the DVD brings to full fruition Stone’s vision for a living portrait of C. S. Lewis."
The Notorious Bettie Page
Greg Reviews: "If you’ve got a real problem with pornography—either philosophically, morally, or personally—The Notorious Bettie Page is probably not for you. You’ll see enough of Gretchen Mol in the title role (and often enough) that you might easily forget what this movie is about."
Ice Age II: The Meltdown
Jenn Reviews: "The valley herd is saved from the flood, and the characters are saved from themselves, but not without some well-earned laughs and (thankfully) a complete absence of politically-charged comments about global warming."
Take the Lead
Greg Reviews: "I found Take the Lead quite appealing. To start, I was hooked by the opening credit sequence, a montage of contrasting musical styles—and a comparison of preparations for dance: dressing, primping, agonizing, mirror-gazing... This sequence demonstrates that people are still people, regardless of music preferences, place of residence, or upbringing."
American Dreamz
Jenn Reviews: "It would be nice to be able to say that, in the midst of the broad satire, Weitz offers some glimmer of hope, or some solution to the idolatrous craze that has become the American dream. Unfortunately, there is a distinct lack of anything—or anyone—acting as a positive influence."
The Chronicles of Narnia, Special Edition (DVD)
Greg Reviews: "If you’re tempted to skip the extra five bucks and go for the single-disc edition, don’t. ... This release contains very little hint of what may have been filmed but not included in the theatrical version. But the new featurettes produced for Disc 2 are indeed genuinely new. Even those who have been thoroughly saturated in Narnia’s media hype will find things to enjoy and discover."
Greg Reviews: "Keke Plamer is stunningly captivating as a nearly invisible inner-city middle-schooler named Akeelah who catches the attention of a former spelling-bee whiz who’s looking for a competitor to coach. Mom’s not so thrilled. But the course is set, and it’s no surprise that Akeelah makes it all the way to the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee..."
C. S. Lewis: Beyond Narnia (DVD)
Jenn Reviews: "I was significantly moved by the original showing of the docudrama, talking heads and all; but having seen a more cohesive version with even more of Anton Rodgers, I must say that the DVD brings to full fruition Stone’s vision for a living portrait of C. S. Lewis."
The Notorious Bettie Page
Greg Reviews: "If you’ve got a real problem with pornography—either philosophically, morally, or personally—The Notorious Bettie Page is probably not for you. You’ll see enough of Gretchen Mol in the title role (and often enough) that you might easily forget what this movie is about."
Ice Age II: The Meltdown
Jenn Reviews: "The valley herd is saved from the flood, and the characters are saved from themselves, but not without some well-earned laughs and (thankfully) a complete absence of politically-charged comments about global warming."
Take the Lead
Greg Reviews: "I found Take the Lead quite appealing. To start, I was hooked by the opening credit sequence, a montage of contrasting musical styles—and a comparison of preparations for dance: dressing, primping, agonizing, mirror-gazing... This sequence demonstrates that people are still people, regardless of music preferences, place of residence, or upbringing."
American Dreamz
Jenn Reviews: "It would be nice to be able to say that, in the midst of the broad satire, Weitz offers some glimmer of hope, or some solution to the idolatrous craze that has become the American dream. Unfortunately, there is a distinct lack of anything—or anyone—acting as a positive influence."
The Chronicles of Narnia, Special Edition (DVD)
Greg Reviews: "If you’re tempted to skip the extra five bucks and go for the single-disc edition, don’t. ... This release contains very little hint of what may have been filmed but not included in the theatrical version. But the new featurettes produced for Disc 2 are indeed genuinely new. Even those who have been thoroughly saturated in Narnia’s media hype will find things to enjoy and discover."
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