For all you film addicts, we're now starting to expand our film
section. And, since we love you, the devouted readers, so much,
we're giving you the first look at our review at the revolutionary
title in the movie world: Toy Story. Starting a new era in
animation, and including a sequel which is actually as good as the
original, this series is something to talk about. So, read on!

TOY STORY (1995)
by Josh Shepherd
Few movies become entertainment franchises, and even fewer have
appeal that reaches to kids, college students, grandparents--
moviegoers of all ages. And while motion picture history may remember
Toy Story as "the first entirely computer-animated film," it's the
characterization and outrageous plot that viewers remember. With
simulated camera sweeps and startling details only technology could
accomplish, we encounter the childish premise that toys have a social
life and personalities all their own. After a toy soldiers re-con
mission of six year-old Andy's birthday, Woody's title as Andy's
favorite is threatened by the new stuck-up spaceranger Buzz
Lightyear. Sprinkled with humor, the dialogue moves the story along
swiftly from Buzz's not-so-accidental fall from a two-story window,
to he and Woody arriving at the dreaded Sid's room. Sight gags (like
the Barrel of Monkeys rescue attempt), one-liners ("You are a sad,
strange little man, and you have my pity"), and mockery of popular
culture (read: the green, squeaky aliens) make this one of the most
laugh-out-loud hilarious movies in recent years. Combine that fact
with the jaw-dropping, minute attention given to facial expressions,
textures, and split-second movements, and it's no wonder Toy Story is
an international phenomenon. Given even more dimension with Randy
Newman's soundtrack, the daring climax is reached when rivals Buzz
and Woody must work together to escape Sid's house and catch their
friends in one chase scene after another. The first in a new
generation of Disney/Pixar films, Toy Story is a classic tale of
friendship, enjoyable because you catch new bits of humor and
technical genius every time you watch it.


AVAILABLE TODAY (on cMusicWeb.com and at your local store)

LIVE TO WORSHIP - LINCOLN BREWSTER
I know, I thought this came out a while ago. However, my sources now
have told me that it came out today, but the mystery surrounding this
release is wierd. Check out the amazing guitar work and catchy
songs, such as an instrumental "Amazing Grace" and "Take Me Higher",
as well as Lincoln's covers of popular worship songs. Definitely the
PICK OF THE WEEK.

THE WHITE ELEPHANT SESSIONS - JARS OF CLAY
Head out to your local store right now, and you just might be able to
snag a copy of The White Elephant Sessions, a collection of rare
recordings and remixes, wrapped up with copies of their current
release, If I Left the Zoo. Limited quantities only!


AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER (on Christian MusicWeb)

ROCK: http://cMusicWeb.com/rock
Ardent Worship - All Together Separate [9/26]
Ardent Worship - Satellite Soul [9/26]
Ardent Worship - Skillet [9/26]
Learning to Breathe - Switchfoot [9/26]
Loud and Clear - The Supertones [10/10]

ALTERNATIVE: http://cMusicWeb.com/alternative
Third Verse - Smalltown Poets [9/26]
Long Line of Leavers - Caedmon's Call [10/10]
Shine: the Hits - Newsboys [10/24]
Transform - Rebecca St. James [10/24]

POP: http://cMusicWeb.com/pop
Joy: A Christmas Collection - Avalon [9/26]
Where I Wanna Be - V*Enna [9/26]
Holiday! - Crystal Lewis [10/03]
Left Behind: The Movie Soundtrack - Various [10/03]
Inseparable - Phil Keaggy [10/17]
Lights of Madrid - Phil Keaggy [10/17]
Heart of a Champion: a 30-Song Legacy - Carman [10/24]

WORSHIP: http://cMusicWeb.com/worship
Glo - delirious? [10/10]
For This Cause - Hillsongs Australia [10/17]

BOOKS: http://cMusicWeb.com/books
Boy Meets Girl - Joshua and Shannon Harris [10/??]
The Mark: The Beast Rules the World - Tim F. LaHayle and Jerry B.
Jenkina [10/24]

Click on the album titles on the genre page to order them and recieve
them on the release date.


CHRISTIAN HIT RADIO CHARTS FOR THIS WEEK
> The entry of a stellar track by Jars of Clay plus
> we now await "Everything" by delirious on Top 10!
1. Don't Look at Me - Stacie Orrico
2. Your Love, O Lord - Third Day
3. Into You - Jennifer Knapp
4. Good Stuff - Newsboys
5. Dive - dc Talk
6. Where I Wanna Be - V*enna
7. I'm Alright - Jars of Clay
8. Center of Your Love - Jaci Velasquez
9. God is Watching Over You - Phil Joel
10. Good Life - Audio Adrenaline

SOURCE: CCM Update (http://www.ccmupdate.com/)


Well, we're sorry that there are no site updates to keep you busy
reading this week, but hopefully I'll get my computer and then we'll
have lots. In the meantime, we are notifying a winner for the
Switchfoot CD, and we will start notifying winnners for Joshua Harris
videos soon. Thanks for being such loyal readers, and we will be
back next week with a different approach to music.

Dan Ficker
http://cMusicWeb.com/
a different approach to music
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