Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup where Al & Dives ruminate on the great and spacious Beehive‪!‬ Mormon News Roundup

Welcome brothers and sisters to Mormon Movie Reviews: Where LDS movie lovers belong!

Johnny Lingo (1969)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXIj5zfFsk0
Running time: 23 minutes

Synopsis
Johnny Lingo (1969) is a film often remembered for its exotic setting and cultural backdrop but falls short in its portrayal of morality and gender dynamics. Set on a Pacific island, the movie follows the story of Mahana, a young woman whose worth is measured by her dowry, and Johnny Lingo, a wealthy trader who offers an exorbitant sum for her hand in marriage, surprising the islanders who had previously deemed her worthless.

While the film attempts to convey a message of self-worth and inner beauty, its execution is marred by problematic portrayals of morality and gender roles. The central premise revolves around the idea that a woman's value is determined solely by her dowry, reducing Mahana to a commodity to be bought and sold. This perpetuates harmful stereotypes and reinforces the notion that a woman's worth is contingent upon her monetary value rather than her inherent dignity and humanity.

Furthermore, "Johnny Lingo" is rife with instances of sexism and outdated gender dynamics. Mahana is depicted as meek and submissive, existing solely to fulfill the desires of the male characters around her. Her transformation from a timid young woman to a confident bride is framed as a triumph, but ultimately, it rings hollow in the face of the film's underlying misogyny.

Additionally, the film's portrayal of morality is questionable at best. Johnny Lingo's decision to pay an exorbitant dowry for Tama is framed as a noble gesture, but in reality, it only serves to reinforce the idea that women are objects to be bought and sold. The lack of agency afforded to Tama throughout the film further undermines any attempts at conveying a meaningful moral message.

In conclusion, while "Johnny Lingo" may hold nostalgic value for some viewers, its portrayal of morality and gender dynamics is deeply flawed. By perpetuating harmful stereotypes and reinforcing outdated notions of female worth, the film ultimately fails to deliver a meaningful or uplifting message.

Please consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundup

Email: kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org
Website: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundup
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093511869924
X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormon

New Episodes Every Sunday and Monday nights at 9:30PM EST
Please like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell.
Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!




---

Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonnewsroundup/support

Title: Revealing the Top 10 Mormon Stories of 2023 with Rene Steelman! | Exclusive Collaboration Episode

Description:
🎉 Hold onto your seats, folks! We've got a collaboration of epic proportions coming your way! Join us on the MNRU YouTube channel as we team up with the fabulous Rene Steelman from the renowned She Became Visible podcast to dish out the Top 10 Mormon Stories of 2023! 🎊

In this electrifying episode, your favorite host, Dives alongside the ever-insightful Rene, delve into the juiciest, most scandalous, and thought-provoking tales that rocked the Mormon community in 2023. From shocking revelations to unexpected twists, no stone is left unturned as we dissect the events that had everyone talking.

What's more, this episode isn't just any ordinary release - it's a special treat as it was previously exclusive content available only to our loyal Patreon supporters! But now, in a gesture of gratitude to our incredible community, we're bringing it to the main MNRU YouTube channel for everyone to enjoy!

Expect laughter, gasps, and maybe even a few jaw-dropping moments as we spill all the tea on the most talked-about stories of the year. So grab your popcorn, sit back, and prepare to be thoroughly entertained as we unveil the Top 10 Mormon Stories of 2023 with Rene Steelman! Trust us, you won't want to miss this one! 🍿✨

Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the latest episodes and collaborations on the MNRU YouTube channel. Let's make this journey together, one scandalous story at a time! 🎙️🔥

Please consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundup

Email: kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org
Website: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundup
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093511869924
X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormon

New Episodes Every Sunday and Monday nights at 9:30PM EST
Please like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell.
Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!




---

Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonnewsroundup/support

Welcome brothers and sisters to Mormon Movie Reviews: Where LDS movie lovers belong!

today is January 11, 2024, and what are we going to review

Together Forever (1987)
Link: https://youtu.be/do1tUMzUwTQ?si=C0zynZWsY67rB46i
Running time: 29 minutes
Rating: not rated
Genre: religious drama

A brief summary Summary: This is a presentation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints missionaries use to teach people about families being together forever. Several families who have experienced tragedy are chronicled as well as wayward souls who are brought back to the fold. The end of the film testifies that families can indeed be together forever

Together Forever, was directed by Michael McClean who also contributed several landmark songs to the film such as the eponymous “Together Forever” as well as “Stay with Me,” and “Be that Friend.” It is a series of four different vignettes of couples or individuals who discuss how they found meaning in life through their discovery of Mormonism, oops, I meant to say the plan of salvation.

Although this short film is available on videocassette, the church also broadcast Together Forever on network television. In the beginning of 1989 this film aired in every U.S. city with an LDS mission headquarters.

The film won the Catholic-sponsored Gabriel Award and received an 8 out of 10 on a Neilsen TV survey.

Together forever repeatedly emphasizes the importance of making time for families, it doesn’t deal with the more obvious question, why do we need mormonism for that, again?

This and other similar church videos of this era could be ordered for free through a phone number provided in church purchased TV commercials, viewers could elect to have this and other LDS tapes delivered personally by missionaries instead of through the mail by a postman

These VHS tape orders became known to missionaries as Media referrals. As a full time missionary in the 1990s, I remember getting calls a couple of times a week to hand deliver this specific VHS tape to investigators and deliver a message. They really made missionary work a lot easier.

The most ironic thing about media referrals like together forever, is that the message we gave had little to do with the video! Instead, regardless of what video they requested, we would give the standard missionary first discussion which covered God, Jesus, and never forget, Joseph Smith
Lemme turn up the volume, I think I’m gonna cry…or throw up….

video emphasizes that it is important to make time for families, it doesn’t deal with the more obvious question, why do we need mormonism for that?

Conclusion
Rick Astley

Ensign article
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1989/12/news-of-the-church/what-is-real-broadcast-in-u-s-canada?lang=eng

Please consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundup

Email: kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org
Website: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundup
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093511869924
X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormon

New Episodes Every Sunday and Monday nights at 9:30PM EST
Please like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell.
Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!




---

Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonnewsroundup/support

Title: Mormon News Roundup: Two Year Anniversary Special!

Description:
Welcome to a special milestone episode of the Mormon News Roundup! Join us as we celebrate two years of bringing you the latest news and insights from the world of Mormonism.

In this anniversary special, we take a look back at the journey we've embarked on together, from our humble beginnings to where we are today. We'll share insights into the state of the podcast, including our viewership numbers, revenue, and the challenges we've faced along the way.

But most importantly, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of our viewers. Without your support and engagement, this podcast would not be possible. Whether you've been with us from the start or just discovered our channel, your enthusiasm and feedback have been invaluable to us.

As we reflect on the past two years, we also look ahead to the future. While this anniversary special marks a significant milestone, it's also a reminder that our journey is far from over. We have exciting plans in store for the future of the Mormon News Roundup, and we can't wait to share them with you.

So sit back, relax, and join us as we celebrate two years of bringing you the latest news and insights from the world of Mormonism. Thank you for your continued support, and here's to many more years of meaningful conversations and engaging content!

Don't worry, we'll return to our regularly scheduled programming soon, but trust us, this anniversary special is one you won't want to miss!

Please consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundup

Email: kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org
Website: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundup
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093511869924
X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormon

New episodes LIVE every Sunday and Monday nights at 9:30PM EST

Please like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!




---

Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonnewsroundup/support

Welcome brothers and sisters to Mormon Movie Reviews: Where LDS movie lovers belong! I am your humble host, Dives, today is Feb 18, 2023, this is episode where we will review

EP : Uncle Ben (1978)
Link: https://youtu.be/HaR1GgGibQg
Running time: 26 minutes
Rating: unrated
Genre: Drama

This review works best if you have seen this film before, though that is not required.
Spoiler alert

Synopsis
The true story of an alcoholic who seeks custody of nephews and a niece orphaned by an accident. As he faces the challenge to overcome his alcohol problem and be a good father, he realizes a greater reward than he had imagined.

Email
MormonMovieReviews@gmail.com

Never find out why mom dropped dead
How does a middle aged woman go from tucking her kids in the night before, to stone dead the following morning? I am not a doctor, but I did a little research, and I’m willing to go out on a limb here that mom died from steadying an ark…

Uncle Ben is yet another church movie with a mysterious death. This film reminds me of Cypher in the Snow and the Mailbox where people just die suddenly as a convenient plot device.

No explicit COJCOLDS elements in this film, probably in an effort to make this more appealing to a broad non-LDS audience.

Released in a set
https://ldsfilms.fandom.com/wiki/Uncle_Ben

I would love to see a modern remake of this film, but with Uncle Ben’s booze problem replaced by coffee. #Lucifer’sBean

Final Thoughts
But seriously, this film does send a simple, down to earth good message of the importance of taking care of family and the benefits of avoiding excessive alcohol consumption.

Please consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundup

Email: kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org
Website: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundup
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093511869924
X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormon

New Episodes Every Sunday and Monday nights at 9:30PM EST
Please like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell.
Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!


Thanks so much for joining me to review this film, please like, subscribe, leave a comment, and join us next time for another episode of the MormonMovieReviews: Where LDS Movie Lovers Belong. So long.




---

Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonnewsroundup/support

Description:
Get ready for a brand new show that's about to take the Mormon News Roundup by storm! Join us for the premiere episode of "The Cultural Hall," hosted by the one and only Cultch.

In this hilarious and entertaining new venture, Cultch hijacks the MNRU to launch his latest project, promising tons of fun and plenty of laughs along the way. From witty banter to insightful commentary, "The Cultural Hall" is sure to keep you entertained and engaged from start to finish.

Join us for this exciting premiere episode, exclusively on the Mormon News Roundup. Don't miss out on all the excitement – tune in now and be part of the fun!

Get ready to laugh, learn, and be entertained with "The Cultural Hall" – coming soon to a screen near you!

Please consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundup

Email: kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org
Website: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundup
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093511869924
X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormon

New episodes LIVE every Sunday and Monday nights at 9:30PM EST

Please like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!




---

Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonnewsroundup/support