The 38th annual Grammy awards broadcast Feb. 28 awarded CeCe Winan's album Alone in
His Presence the best contemporary soul gospel album. Other gospel category winners
included Lesson of Love, by Ashley Cleveland (rock); I'll Lead You Home, by
Michael W. Smith (pop/contemporary); and Amazing Grace--A Country Salute to Gospel,
by various artists (southern, country or bluegrass).
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In honour of the 100th anniversary of the motion picture, a Vatican committee selected the 45
best movies of all time. The list includes The Mission, Gandhi, Chariots of Fire, Schindler's List,
It's a Wonderful Life, Wizard of Oz and many Italian films, particularly those by Fellini. Modestly
titled, "Some Important Films", the list is a churchwide effort to encourage Catholics to make
good choices in movies they watch.
EPNS
80% of Europe's movie box-office receipts come from American films. In 1990, 21 of the 25 top
movies in Japan were American.
Current Thoughts and Trends
In less than a year in print, Angels on Earth, a Guideposts magazine, has reached a
circulation of 275,000. It recounts stories of angels helping people through real-life crises.
New Man, Promise Keeper's new national magazine, is already at 350,000 and growing
fast.
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