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"Diane Howard has insight and wisdom. She uses her years of experience in Performance, Communication, and Media Studies and academic prowess to help us at www.movieguide.org and to help many others to redeem the culture. Of all the students who took the HOW TO SUCCEED IN HOLLYWOOD (WITHOUT LOSING YOUR SOUL) course, Diane has the most incredible ability to grasp and untilize the information to help build a civil society. Diane is a blessing and a friend."
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MOVIEGUIDE(R), Hollywood, CA

"Diane has been the consumate professional since starting to work with her this past year. I work not only with talent but also with films and TV shows as well as major Hollywood events and Diane gives her 110% to everything she is committed to. This is rather important in an industry that lacks committment, trust and integrity."
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Personal Exclusive Interviews with Principals from Feature Movies

Dr. Diane Howard is a frontline journalist of depth and breadth, known for exclusive interviews with leading figures in artistic, redemptive media. She has interviewed many leading actors, producers, and writers, as well as directors in top redemptive movies. She focuses on the "big picture," the back story, and the redemptive journey of faith, as well as the remarkable acts of sacrificial, courageous service behind the scenes. Having lived and traveled all over the world, as well as having a depth of scholarship, she brings an historical and universal perspective to her singular interviews.

At a time when Truth is desperately needed, primary sources are of utmost necessity and significance to help us find It. In journalism and all kinds of publications, interviews with primary sources are of utmost importance to assist audiences to find Truth. In her interviews, Dr. Howard asks questions for publications of leading primary sources that reveal singularly valuable perspectives that enlighten readers about ultimate Truth.

Dr. Diane Howard has exclusively interviewed many leading producers, writers, directors, as well as actors and more who include: David Qunito, (Prominent Hollywood Attorney, VidAngel Case); Mark Burnett (Producer, "Ben-Hur"); Roma Downey Jack Huston ; Nazanin Boniadi (Actor, "Ben-Hur"); Toby Kebbell (Actor, "Ben-Hur"); Timur Bekmambetov (Director,"Ben-Hur"); Phil Neilson (Second Unit Director, "Ben-Hur"); Dr. Ted Baehr ( MOVIEGUIDE®); Ken Wales ( Producer, "Amazing Grace "); Jennifer Garner (Actor ; "Miracles From Heaven"); T. D. Jakes (Producer, "Miracles From Heaven") ; Todd Komarnicki (Writer; "Sully"); Caleb Holloway (crew member from real disaster, Deepwater Horizon; Dolly Parton (Singer/Musician, Actor, Producer ,"Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors"), Ricky Schroder (Actor, "Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors" ); Alyvia Alyn Lind (Actor , "Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors"); Cyrus Nowrasteh (Producer, Writer, Director, "The Young Messiah"); Betsy Nowrasteh,(Writer, "The Young Messiah") ; Stephen Kendrick (Producer, "War Room"); Craig Schultz (Writer/Producer, "The Peanuts Movie"); Steve Martino (Director, "The Peanuts Movie"); Karen Abercrombie (Actor,"War Room "); Priscilla C. Shirer (Actor, Writer, "War Room"); T.C. Stallings (Actor, "War Room") ; Alena Pitts (Actor, "War Room"); Ben Davies (Actor, "War Room "); Andrew Erwin (Producer,"Woodlawn"); Kevin Sizemore (Actor, "Woodlawn"); DeVon Franklin (Actor, Producer, "Miracles From Heaven"); Caleb Castille (Actor, "Woodlawn"); Kevin Sorbo,( Actor, "God's Not Dead"); Ernie Hudson,(Actor,"God's Not Dead 2"); Bruno Gunn (Actor, "The Hunger Games"); George Parra (Producer, "Joy"); Martha Williamson , (Producer, Writer, "Signed, Sealed, Delivered"); Sadie Robertson (Actor, "God's Not Dead 2"); Mark Henn(Animator, "Moana"); Harry Connick Jr. (Host, "Harry"); David Oyelowo (Actor, Producer, "A United Kingdom"); Kevin and Sam Sorbo (Director, Writer , "Let There Be Light"); David R White and Andrea Logan White (Producers, Actors, "Case for Christ"); Adam Greaves-Neal ( Actor, "The Young Messiah"); and Pat Boone (Actor, "God's Not Dead 2").

Other leading producers, writers, actors who have been a part of exclusive interviews on Red Carpets or in one-on-one interviews with Dr. Diane Howard for publications include the following: Bill Engvall (Actor, MOVIEGUIDE® Host); Brian Bird (Producer, Writer, “When Calls the Heart,” Don Piper (Pastor, " 90 Minutes in Heaven"); Bobby Batson (Actor, "90 Minutes in Heaven"); Connor Corum (Actor, “Heaven is For Real”); Liam Matthews (Actor, “Do You Believe”); Chipo Chung (Actor, “A.D. The Bible Continues”); Eduardo Verástegui (Actor, “Little Boy”); Imani Hakim (Actor, “The Gabby Douglas Story” ) ; David R. White (Actor, Producer, Pure Flix); Andrea Logan (Actor, “Do You Believe?); Aaron Burns (Producer, “Beyond the Mask”…); Kristopher Polaha (Actor, “Where Hope Grows”); Erin Krakow (Actor, “When Calls the Heart”); Pascalle Hutton (Actor, “When Calls the Heart,; , Martin Cummins (Actor, “When Calls the Heart”); Beth Nimmo (Rachel Scott’s Mother, “I’m Not Ashamed.”); Mark Gerson (Philanthropist, L’Chaim African Missionary Prize); Dr. Jon Fielder (African Medical Missionary, President of the African Mission Healthcare Foundation ); Dr. Jason Fader (Winner of L’Chaim African Missionary Surgeon Prize); Dallas Jenkins, (Director, “The Resurrection of Gavin Stone”); Alyvia Alyn Lind (Actor, “Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love”); Amy Reid (Writer, “Pocahontas: Dove of Peace”); Anthony Hamilton (Singer); Kate Linder (Actor, “Faith Hollywood TV”); Tracy Price (Producer, "The Young Messiah); Mark Fincannon (Actor, Casting Director, “The Blind Side,” ), Dr. Del Tackett (Host, “Is Genesis History?”) and Terry Benedict ( Producer, “Hacksaw Ridge”).

Further, Dr. Diane Howard has also recently interviewed the following for publications on Red Carpets and in one-on-one interviews: Senyo Amoaku/ Sammy Aaron (Actor, “Do You Believe”); Stephen Bradley (Producer, Writer, Director, “Noble”); Whitney Goin ( Actor, “Welcome to Inspiration ”); Britt George (Actor, “Welcome to Inspiration”); Christy Sutherland (Actor, Singer, “Welcome to Inspiration”); John David Ware (Founder, Director 168 Film Festival); Corbin Bernsen (Producer, Actor, “Rust”), Jackie Carpenter ( Producer, “Stand Your Ground," "The Christian View”); Rachel Hendrix , (Actor, “October Baby”); Shari Rigby (Actor, “October Baby”) John Savage, (Actor, “Touched by an Angel”); Serena Miller (Writer, “Love Finds You in Sugarcreek”); Michael Rosander (Actor, “Adrenaline”); Stan E. Hubbard (Producer); Anita Gaffney ( Executive Director, Stratford Festival), Joey Lankford (Self ”Living Hope” Documentary); Walon Green (Producer, Writer, Director, Bill ‘O Reilley’s “Killing Jesus”); Erin Bethea (Actor, “Laughing at the Moon”); Drew Waters (Producer, Writer, Director, Actor , “New Life”); Matthew Faraci (Host, “Frankly Faraci”); Devielle Johnson (Actor, “A Time to Dance); Khaneshia 'KJ' Smith (Veteran TV actor, “Queen Sugar”); Sharon Thomas,( Christian Indian Bollywood star); and Jencarlos Canela and Adam Anders (Actor, Producer, The Passion: New Orleans); Evan Sayet (Satirist) ; DR Fraley and Walker Haynes (Professor, Actor, “Hamlet’s Ghost”); Serena Laurel (Actress, Singer-Songwriter, "Bird Song"); Jovan Adepo (Actor, "Fences"); David Batty (Director, "Gospel of Mark"); Lee and Leslie Strobel (authors, actors, "Case for Christ"); Katie Miller (Corporate Communications Manager, “Jonah, on Stage”); Rodney Coe (lead actor, “Jonah on Stage”); Sr. Nancy Dowling (Covenant House, “Red Nose Day”); Jerry Wiles ( President Emeritus, Living Water International); Kyle Thompson (CEO, Catalyst Resource Group); Matthew West (musician, singer-songwriter, author, actor); Kathy Carter (Executive Producer, Reality TV); and Dean Niewholny (CEO Halftime Institute).

Furthermore, Dr. Diane Howard has recently interviewed the following for publications: Paul McCusker (writer, "Adventures in Odyssey," "Beyond the Mask"…); Eric Le Marque (real life survivor, writer, "6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain"); Darren Moorman (producer, "Same Kind of Different as Me"); Renee Zellweger (actor, Same Kind of Different as Me"); Jon Voight (actor, "Same Kind of Different as Me"); Greg Kinnear (actor, "Same Kind of Different as Me"); Djimon Hounsou (actor, "Same Kind of Different as Me"); Michael Carney (director, "Same Kind of Different as Me"); Ron Hall (writer, "Same Kind of Different as Me"); Tyler Perry (producer, writer, director, actor, "Higher is Waiting"); Stephen Shin (director, "On Wings of Eagles"); Patrick Gray and Justin Skeesuck(leads, writers, speakers, "I'll Push You"); Terry Parish (writer, director, "I'll Push You"), DanGilroy (director, writer, "Roman Israel, Esq."), Denzel Washington (actor; "Roman Israel, Esq.");Carmen Ejogo (actor, "Roman Israel, Esq."); Timothy Reckart(director, "The Star"); Matthew Faraci(host, writer, "Frankly Faraci," Dove Channel); Todd Lieberman (producer, "Wonder"); Pedro Guzman (medic, and real soldiers in "Black Sunday" ambush ("The Long Road Home"); Mark Nutsch and Bob Pennington (real leaders of Special Ops. Force in "12 Strong" depicted by Chris Hemsworth and Michael Shannon); Eric Wilson (writer of novelization and corresponding book for "Samson"); Jon Erwin (producer, director, "I Can Only Imagine" and "Steve McQueen: American Icon"); Patrick Walsh (producer, creator, "Living Biblically"); TC Stallings (actor, "A Question of Faith"); Stephen Chbosky (writer, director, "Wonder");and Rebecca Crownover, (author, "My Daddy's in Heaven").

Dr. Howard has also recently interviewed the following: Kirk Cameron (producer, "Kirk Cameron: CONNECT"); Ted McGinley (actor, "God's Not Dead: A Light in the Darkness"); Shane Harper ( actor, "God's Not Dead: A Light in the Darkness"); Jon Graham (producer, "Kind Katie"); Mark Ciardi (producer, "Chappaquidick"); Dr. Craig Evans (scholar, host, "Fragments of Truth"); Bob Lepine (writer, producer, "Like Arrows"); Nick Hall (speaker, evangelist for National Day of Prayer, PULSE, "Together" events…); Shaunti Feldhaun (author, speaker, "Find Rest") ; Bart Millard (singer, author, "’I Can Only Imagine"); Kevin Downes (producer, “I Can Only Imagine"); Caitlin Leahy, (actor, "Samson");Chloe Howard (author, speaker, “Stand Beautiful”);Harrison Powell (producer, “An Interview with God”); Brigham Taylor (producer, “Christopher Robin”) ; Katie Miller (Sight & Sound’s Corporate Communications Manager, “Moses”); Randy Hartley (producer, real life character in story, “Beautifully Broken”); Kay Wyma (author, speaker; Not the Boss of Us); LaDainian Tomlinson( NFL Hall of Famer, actor; “God Bless the Broken Road”); Victor Marx (High-Risk Missionary, "The Victor Marx Story") ; Sean Anders (writer, producer, director, "Instant Family"); Luke Zamperini (producer, “Unbroken: Path to Redemption”); Tim Janis (composer, director, writer…, “Buttons”); Francesca Battistelli (Grammy Award Winner with Andrea Bocelli), Jake McEntire (Producer, Writer, Actor; “Run the Race”); T.D. Jakes (executive producer, writer, actor; “A Dog’s Way Home”); Steve Cleary (Producer, “The Pilgrim’s Progress”); Tim Mahoney (Director, “Patterns of Evidence: Moses”); Jay and Sofia Lyons ( Director, “The Long Good-Bye: The Kara Tibbetts Story”); Jonathan Pitts (Pastor, Presenter, Talent, “Kingdom Men Rising”); Dome Karukoski (director, "Tolkien"); John Chester (Writer, Director, Talent, "The Biggest Little Farm”); Shari Rigby (Actor, “Overcomer”); Wes Hampton (Singer, “Importance of Singing Hymns“); Mike McDonald ( Director of Strategic Relationships for The Bible Project,"The Bible Project Reaches Millions with YouTube"); Phil Vischer ( Director, Writer, Actor... for The VeggieTalesShow (TV Series); Andrew and Jon Erwin (Writer, Director; “I Still Believe”); and more.

Dr. Howard has further interviewed: Dr. Hormoz Shariat (Iran Alive, TV Broadcasts); Art Greenhaw (Grammy winner); Aaron Schneider (Director, "Greyhound"); Julie Silcott (Producer, Actor, "Order of Rights"); Steve Skipper (Actor, "Colors of Character"); Kevin Sorbo ( Actor, "Against The Tide"); Kevin Sorbo ( Actor, "Faith Under Fire"); Kevin Quinn, Bailee Madison, and Alan Powell ( Actor, Actor, and Writer/Producer, " A Week Away"); Jason Mac (writer, director, “ A Father’s Legacy”) Tim Mahoney; (scholar, researcher, producer, director, writer, host," 7 Churches of Revelation"); Andrew Erwin (Director ,“American Underdog”); Stephen Chbosky (director, “Dear Evan Hansen”); David A. R. White (actor, founder PureFlix/Pinnacle Peak Pictures, producer , “God’s Not Dead: We the People”); Art Ayris (writer, producer, CEO of Kingstone Studios, Executive Pastor at First Baptist Leesburg, “No Vacancy”); Jon and Andrew Erwin (director, writer, producer, “Jesus Revolution”); Andrea Bocelli (producer, talent, “The Journey”); Karl Hostsmann (producer, “On a Wing and a Prayer”); Donnie and Nancy Emerson with Bill Pohlad (director, writer, “Dreamin' Wild”); Eduardo Verástegui (producer, “Sound of Freedom”); Dr. Carolyn Weber (writer on whose real story the movie "Surprised by Oxford" is based); and more.

IMDb credits for Interviews, 1998-2021 Interview Articles 2016-2023
IMDb credits for producer, director, production manager and more for 2006-2024

Google Movie Reviews, Amazon Movie Reviews and Pinterest Movie Reviews:

Dr. Howard’s Pinterest Movie Reviews, Articles, Photos

Press Conference Interviews

“Miracles from Heaven” with actor Jennifer Garner; producers De Von Franklin and T.D. Jakes; Christy Beam and Family

“Ben-Hur” with producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett; actors Jack Huston, Toby Kebbell, Rodrigo Santoro, Nazanin Boniadi; director, Timur Bekmambetov; directing crew; costumer, Varvara Avdyushko and more

“Same Kind of Different as Me” with actors Renee Zellweger, Jon Voight, Greg Kinnear, Djimon Hounsou; director, writer, Michael Carney; author, writer Ron Hall

“Boo 2” and “Higher is Waiting” with Tyler Perry

“Roman Israel, Esq.” with Denzel Washington and Dan Gilroy

Red Carpet Interviews

12 Strong

Miracles from Heaven

23rd Annual Movieguide Awards

24th Annual Movieguide Awards

25th Annual Movieguide Awards

On Camera Interviews

Jennifer Garner, “Miracles from Heaven”

Tyler Perry, “Higher is Waiting"

Mark Nutsch and Bob Pennington, Real Special Ops. Leaders, “12 Strong”

Significant Articles with Universal Truths:

Dr. Diane Howard on Faith- Beauty Out of Ashes, God’s Ironies and Paradoxes

Lessons Learned from Performance History

Stories of Moviemakers and Faith

Media, Movies, Missions Interviews

Sample Stories of Faith from the Golden Age of Hollywood: Mickey Rooney, Jane Russell, Bob Hope, Patricia Neal, Gary Cooper, Ronald Reagan, Debbie Reynolds, Florence Henderson, Pearl Bailey, Frank Capra, Patty Duke, Steve McQueen, Jerry Lewis, Duke Ellington, John Wayne, Della Reese,Roma Downey and Doris Day.

Sample Stories of Role Models: The Positive Effects Real-Life Heroes Have on Us ; Inspirational True Stories at the Movies,; The Personal Faith of a Real-Life Hero of 'Deepwater Horizon';'Sully' brings 'Miracle on the Hudson' to big screen; Columbine Mother Talks 'I'm Not Ashamed'; Wild Abandon & Surrender to God Lead to 'Living Hope;' Sadie Robertson, A Heart for God, Faith, & Family; On the Red Carpet for 'Miracles from Heaven'; Stories of Real Life Heroes have Power for Good ; '90 Minutes in Heaven' Provides Hope for Both Sides of Eternity; Riveting Faith-Filled Movie 'Captive'; Critics and Audiences Alike Praise 'Woodlawn' as Game-Changer; A Garland for Mourning: Television and Movie Work of Jackie Carpenter ; 'Where Hope Grows'; David A. R. White and Pure Flix on the Frontlines of Faith-Based Movies; Incredible True Story of Christina Noble; Leaders Support VidAngel in Legal Battle with Hollywood; A Verifiable, Positive, Transformative Influence: The Real Heroes Behind the Reel Heroes; Hidden Figures Honors Brilliance of NASA Women; Lee and Leslie Strobel, Interview for "The Case for Christ"; Value of Role Models in Movies; Candance Bure, Lori Laughlin Role Models; All Ages Role Models on DVDs; In Memoriam- Valerie Harper Shines Positive Spirit in Adversity

Sample Articles on Serious Social Issues: Fighting Against Profanity in Movies; Vidangel Mission Gains Support; Vidangel Keeps Fighting; Leaders Support VidAngel in Legal Battle with Hollywood; Prominent Hollywood Legal Mind Makes a Strong Case for VidAngel; Safety in Theaters in Public Places; Understanding Children's Stages of Development; 'Screenagers' Gives Sobering News on Addicting Effects of Screen Time; Media Affects Our Brains, Bodies, and Behaviors; Kids Need to Learn Healthy Interactions with Digital Devices ; Top Pick Movies Offer Healing Solutions; Safe Family Movies in Theaters ; Use Media Discernment at the Movies; A Media-Wise Report on Foul Language; Toxic Exposure to Media ; What All Media-Wise Families Know; Make Wise Choices for Children Under 8; Children at Risk With Exposure to Media Violence; Using Facebook Redemptively; Making Careful Movie Choices; Christians Possess Power to Keep Family Movies in Theaters; Disney Shattering Stereotypes about Disabilities; Dove Channel Expands Film Offerings For Families; Animals Can Bring Joy of Childhood to Families; Why Hollywood Should Make More Family-Friendly Movies; Classic Television and Movies Are Having a Comeback; What Does It Mean When a Faith-Based Movie Bombs?; Success to Significance; Learning to Ride Again; People's Stories Matter; Marketing Big Faith Films to Churches; Summer and Family Movies ; Hollywood's New Renaissance and Reformation; Great Family Movies on DVD, Streaming; Movieguide® Provides Information for Netflix Streaming, DVD Choices; Importance Church Support Faith Films, Innovative Crowdfunding ; How to Have Respectful Debate; New Movies Encourage Solutions to Serious Issues; The Solution to Division

Why Hollywood Should Make More Family-Friendly Movies; Bringing Grace to TV; Movieguide ® Good Source for Holiday Movie Choices; Reading the Bible Aloud ; Importance of Diction and Good Dialogue in Media; Tips for Good Stories in Videos ; Classy Movie Awards Show and Tasteless Award Shows; Redemptive Movies Line Up with the Truth of Jesus; Safe Family Movies; Use Media Discernment; Good Father Role Models on TV ; Staying Power of Traditional Morals; Purity VS Popularity; Some Oscar Movies Worthwhile, Others Not; Sacrificial Love in Movies; Clean Media Succeeds; Redemptive Movie Lead Right Way; Offering Support to Severely Limited Medical Missionary Doctors in Africa; From the Front Lines of an African Medical Mission ;Providing Spiritual and Living Water; Opening Weekend Determines Success; How Movies Affect Viewers; Good Movies Can Help Viewers Positively Connect With Others ; Family, Redemptive Movies Perform Well at Box Office; Living Hope Serves Poverty-Stricken in South Africa ; Racial Diversity in Redemptive Movies; Navigate Disney's Jungle of Movies Wisely ; Children Lead Us to See Truth; Streaming Services Offer More Options, Control; Best Movies Educate, Enlighten, Edify, Entertain; Neilson Report Confirms Value of Consumer Support for G Movies; Changing Culture for Good; Consumer Support for Good Media Significant; God's Not Dead Addresses New Morality; Spring Cleaning Negative Media; Comprehensive Support for Best Movies; The Solution to Division; Importance of First Weekend Support; How to Have Respectful Debate; ; Innovative Crowdfunding; Movies Provide Solutions; Reaching Millennials; Parent-Child Connection in Digital Age; Finding Rest; Abuse of Power; Successful Movies Have Constructive Views of Contemporary Challenges ; ‘Fragments of Truth’ Presents New Evidence of Gospel Christian organizations develop digital TV; Shining Light; Streaming Good Family Shows; Streaming Shining Light; Good Digital Streaming

SAMPLES OF FAMILY AND REDEMPTIVE MOVIES, TV (for a range of ages, audiences): covered as a journalist, interviewer, publicist, reviewer

2024- TV- House of David

2023- Movies- Jesus Revolution; The Journey; On a Wing and a Prayer; His Only Son; Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon; Dreamin' Wild; Sound of Freedom; Surprised By Oxford; White Bird; Journey to Bethlehem; And More.

2022- Movies- The Most Reluctant Convert: the Untold Story of C. S. Lewis; Sabina: Tortured for Christ- The Nazi Years; The Case for Heaven; The Mulligan; No Vacancy; And More

2021- Movies- A Week Away; Dolphin Island; A Father's Legacy; My Brother's Keeper; Never Again?; Peter Rabbit 2; The Water Man; In the Heights; 12 Mighty Orphans; And More

2020- Movies- Top Ten Easter Films; I Still Believe; Blind Eyes Opened; Patterns of Evidence: The Red Sea Miracle; Top 10 Redemptive Films to Stream During Covid-19; Jesus; Top 10 Redemptive Father’s Day Films; Greyhound; Order Of Rights; Colors Of Character; Against The Tide; Faith Under Fire; Top Ten Redemptive Christmas Films; Top Ten Redemptive Films 2020; Google Reviews (log into Google); Patterns of Evidence- The Red Sea Miracle; Dolittle; Call of the Wild; Free Burma Rangers; News of the World; TV- Iran Alive; Catching Up with Grammy Winner, Art Greenhaw; Dream Horse;And More

2019- Movies- Toy Story 4; Penguins; Dumbo; Hidden Life; Lion King; The Secret Life of Pets; The Least of These; Breakthrough; Aladdin; Apollo 11; The Last Full Measure; Unplanned; The Biggest Little Farm; Unstoppable; Best to Come in 2019; Run the Race; A Dog’s Way Home; Mid-January Movies; Wholesome Family Films Continue in Theaters; Family Films; Fathom Events; February Movies; Valentine Movies; The Pilgrim’s Progress; Top Pick Awards; Top Picks Remain; Patterns of Evidence: Moses; Top Picks-Mid March; Ongoing Reformation in Movies; Amazing Grace in Movies; First-Run Fathom Films for Churches; Redemptive Christian, Family Films Topping the Box Office After Easter; Must-See Redemptive Christian Movies Coming This Spring; May Movies That Will Inspire You to Never Give Up; Top 10 Redemptive Christian Films; Tolkien; The Kara Tippetts Story; Ongoing Movie Reformation; Amazing Grace Shows Up in Movies ; First-Run Fathom Event Films Available for Churches ;Exciting, Redemptive Movies for Easter ; Kingdom Men Rising ; Family Films Top Box Office ;Must-See Christian Movies Coming ;Movies Inspire to Never Give Up ; Doris Day Dies ; Redemptive, Inspirational Movies Persist ; Top Movies Highlight Biblical Values ;New Summer Christian Movies ; Christian Movies in Theaters ; Best Family Movies ; Perfect Family Films ; Christian Top Picks ; Exciting Independence Day Films ; Top Inspirational Movies in Theaters ; Top Films in Theaters ; New Kendrick Brothers’ Film ‘Overcomer’ ; Family Movies Top the Box Office; Top Ten Thanksgiving Films; Ten Reasons to Give Thanks in 2019; Top Ten Redemptive Movies, 2019; (Google Reviews, log into Google): Cats; Harriet; TV- Get Digital Platforms for Ministry Content ; Digital TV Becomes Cost-Efficient; Harry, Living Biblically, Andrea Bocelli and Francesca Battistelli in Tuscany, Shining Light ; Streaming Good Family Shows ; Streaming Shining Light ; Good Digital Streaming ; Get Digital Platforms for Ministry Content ; Digital Role Model for Churches; Valerie Harper Positive Until the End; Veggietales Reboots with 18 New Episodes Plus New Kids Bible; The Bible Project Reaches Millions With YouTube; And More

2018- Movies -My Heart Dies with You: Hearts at War; My Heart Dies with You: Hearts Journey; My Heart Dies with You: Hearts Race; I Can Only Imagine ; Steve McQueen: American Icon ; Broken Wing ; The Long Run ; 12 Strong ; Ferdinand ; Samson ; Paddington 2 ; Peter Rabbit ; Black Panther ; God's Not Dead: A Light in the Darkness; Wonder Top-Grossing; New Year Bright with Hope in Movies; The Best to Come in 2018; February Movies Entertain with Heart; February Movies Encourage Vital, Positive Relationships; Unconditional Love in February Movies; Compassion and Morals Prevail in Family Movies; New Movies Encourage Compassion; Christmas Movies Celebrate Individuality; The Underdog Wins at the Movies; Faith and Family Showcased at the Theater; Significant Movies Out for Easter; Easter Movies Top Box Office; Importance of First Weekend Support; Movies Present Truth, Hope; Family Movie Entertain; Top Movies in Theaters Focus on Grace; May Top Picks; Summer Movies; Staying Power of Family Movies; June Exciting Movies : Summer Family Movies Win; Kind Katie; Kirk Cameron: CONNECT; Like Arrows; Chappaquiddick; Successful Movies Have Constructive Views of Contemporary Challenges ; Fragments of Truth Presents New Evidence of Gospel; Summer Movies Entertain with Laughs; I Can Imagine and Power of Forgiveness; Samson’s Message; True Story behind I Can Only Imagine; Summer Movies Win Big; Parents, Children in Digital Age; Entertaining, Edifying Summer Movies; Movies have Powerful Effects on Viewers; Childhood Innocence Comes Alive in Christopher Robin; An Interview with God Shows Power of Prayer; New Christopher Robin Movie Encourages Joy and Wonder; New Movies Encourage Healthy Relationships; Grace Shines in Movies; Beautifully Broken; Redemption in Movies; End of Summer Family Movies; God Bless the Broken Road; Movies Focus on Redemption; Powerful Family Films; Inspiring Films; Buyer Beware; Hopeful Films; The Victor Marx Story; Timeless Films; Encouraging Movies; Honest Movies; Joyful Time for Movies; Overcoming Struggle with Gratitude; Challenges and Joys of Fostering/Adopting; Inspirational Holiday Movies; Unbroken: Path to Redemption: Buttons; Christmas Movies; Christmas Season Movies; Delightful Movies Light December; Family Movies in Theaters Christmas Vacation; Against The Tide, Top Ten Redemptive Christmas Films, TV- Get Digital Platforms for Ministry Content ; Digital TV Becomes Cost-Efficient ; Harry ; Living Biblically ; Andrea Bocelli and Francesca Battistelli in Tuscany ; Shining Light ; Streaming Good Family Shows ; Streaming Shining Light ; Good Digital Streaming ; Get Digital Platforms for Ministry Content ; Digital Role Model for Churches

2017- Movies- The Greatest Showman , The Star , Wonder , Genesis: Paradise Lost , The Man Who Invented Christmas ,Let There Be Light, Same Kind of Different as Me , 6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain , The Stray , A Question of Faith , Goodbye Christopher Robin, The LEGO Ninjago Movie , Because Of Grácia, Roman J. Israel, Esq. , All Saints, The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature , Dunkirk, Despicable Me 3, Cars 3 , The Case for Christ , Disney's Newsies the Broadway Musical, The LEGO Batman Movie , I'll Push You, Facing Darkness, Is Genesis History? , On Wings of Eagles ; Tyler Perry- Boo 2 and Higher is Waiting , Mully , Born in China , The Gospel of Mark; Queen of Katwe ; My Daddy's in Heaven, Champion, Jonah, In Our Hands: The Battle for Jerusalem , Sing, Believe, Gratitude in Movies, Good Wins Over Evil, Movies Offer Hope; Light in the Darkness, Redemptive Movies, Movies with Message Popular, Movies Inspire Courage, Compassion Unites, Willingness to Save Others, Role Models Inspire, Movies with Good Values, Everyone Loves an Underdog, Faith and Family ;G-Rated Movies Top Summer Box Office, Summer with Best Family Movies; Family Fun, Top Holiday Picks, Movies Show Resilience, Uplifting Movies Prevail , Best Family Movies, Family Movies , Easter Movies , Excellent Movies, Artistry and Content, Quality Films in Post-Truth Era, Navigating Life's Challenges; Top Picks Require Discernment, March at the Movies, Top Pick Oscar Winners , Family/Redemptive Films Top Box Office, Top Family Movies, Family Movies Popular ; February at the Movies, Discernment at the Box Office, Family Movies at Top, Best is Yet to Come; Top Family Christmas Movies; TV-The Long Road Home, Frankly Faraci (Season Two), Messenger of Light, The Secrets of Christ's Tomb, , Blue Bloods (eight seasons), 25th Movieguide Awards, Harry (2017-2018), Frankly Faraci (Season 1) Dolly Parton; The Secrets of Christ's Tomb; Red Nose Day

2016- Movies- Hidden Figures; Fences; The Resurrection of Gavin Stone; Moana; New Life; I'm Not Ashamed; Revive Us; Priceless; Deepwater Horizon; Sing; Queen of Katwe; A United Kingdom; Laughing at the Moon ; Hacksaw Ridge; The Secret Life of Pets; Risen ; Sully; Born in China; On Wings of Eagles; God's Not Dead 2; Greater; Ben-Hur; Finding Dory; Captain America: Civil War; Miracles from Heaven; The Young Messiah; Zootopia; The Finest Hours; Pete's Dragon; The Jungle Book; Peanuts; Rogue One: A Star Wars Story; Alice Through the Looking Glass; Voiceless; Torchbearer; Maya Angelou and Still I Rise; The Great Gilly Hopkins; Hillsong-Let Hope Rise; Living Hope; Reviews of Top Family Movies for Summer 2016; Dove Channel Expands Film Offerings For Families; Top Family Movies; Top Movie Picks; Wholesome Family Entertainment; Box Office Success Linked to Good Reviews; Movie, Media Companies Seek to Inspire; Top Ten 2016 Redemptive Movies ; Top Ten Family Movies 2016;, Movies Inspire Gratitude; Family Movies Prevail; Winning Redemptive Movies; Eternal Light in the Movies; Truly Family Films; Mother's Day Movies; DVDS That Bring Good; Wide Variety of Family Movies; Inspirational True Stories; Redemptive Movies Top DVDs; Redemptive DVDs Popular for Inspiration; Family Movies Strong in DVD Sale; Top DVDS for Kids, Families; Top Family, Redemptive DVDs; Family Movies Top DVD/Streaming Choices ; Great Family Movies on DVD; Reviews for Good Movies; Redemptive Movies for All Ages; Movies with Traditional Family Values; Best Family-Friendly Movies; Top Family Movies; Good Summer Movies Can Strengthen Families Wholesome Family Movies; Family Movies Getting Better; Redemptive, Family Movies Top Box Office; Inspired or Based on True Events; Easter Movies; Redemptive Movie Shine Light; Flood of Faith-Based Movies; Moses Tops Darth Vader; Movieguide Objective Criteria; 100 Top Christian DVDs; Family Movies Have Staying Power ; Benghazi Soldiers, Faith, Courage; Best Entertainment; Best Family Movies; Top DVDs Redemptive; Netflix Picks; TV- Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love, Pocahontas: Dove of Peace; A Time to Dance; The Passion; The 24th Annual Movieguide Awards; Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From the Heart; Mark Burnett and Roma Downey Launch Light TV Faith Network; Hallmark Channel's TV Countdown to Christmas; PBS National Park Series; When Calls the Heart, Renewed 4th Season; Easter TV; Best of PBS for All Ages; Graceful, Charming TV; Elegant, Ethically Diverse Awards Show; Redemptive Media Growth

2015- Movies- Joy; The Good Dinosaur; Mully; Woodlawn; Pan; Captive; 90 Minutes in Heaven; Adrenaline; War Room; The 33; Max; Little Boy; Beyond the Mask; Do You Believe?; Home, Cinderella, McFarland, USA, Welcome to Inspiration, Finding Noah, The Gospel of Mark, The Drop Box, Shine! FUMC Temple, TX Shines Since 1895 , The Peanuts Movie ; Top Ten Faith DVDs; Good Overcomes Evil in Family DVDs; Goodness, Kindness, True Love in Movies; Divine Love in Movies; Family Thanksgiving Movies; Top Family DVDs; Faith to Triumph Over Tragedies; Top DVDs Inspire Resilience, Hope; Veterans' Day DVDs; Media Honors Military ; Redemptive Movies Have Staying Power; Family Redemptive Movies Grow, Improve; Woodlawn Game-Changer; Great Family Night DVDs; Movies that Facilitate National Reconciliation, Redemption; Faith Films Resembling Hollywood Movies; Family, Redemptive Films, Renaissance of Artistry; Disney Stands Test of Time; Good Movie Picks; Movies Bring Hope; Top Box Office Family Movies ; Top Pick Family Movies ; Beyond the Farthest Star; Themes of Reconciliation, Redemption Draw Diverse Audiences; TV- When Calls the Heart; Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors;, A.D. The Bible Continues, Ep. 9; Work of Mark Burnett and Roma Downey Encourages Essentials of Faith, Love, Hope; The 23rd Annual Movieguide Awards, Food Fortunes, Ancient Roads from Christ to Constantine; Saints & Strangers ; PBS Christmas Music; Holiday Entertainment; Peanuts Christmas; Consumer Support, Better TV; Good Media Choices; Family Movies Popular on All Screen Sizes

2014- Movies- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, Paddington, Unbroken, Selma, The Song, Old Fashioned, Dolphin Tale 2, Creed of Gold, The Giver, When the Game Stands Tall, Patterns of Evidence: Exodus, Bragg N East, Moms' Night Out, Where Hope Grows, Heaven Is for Real, God's Not Dead, The Redemption of Henry Myers, Son of God, Living Hope, The Letters, Noble, The Monuments Men, Muppets Most Wanted, Planes: Fire & Rescue; TV- The Gabby Douglas Story, Kitchen Inferno, Amazing America with Sarah Palin, Love Finds You in Sugarcreek

2013- Movies- Return to the Hiding Place, The Christmas Candle, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Stand Your Ground, Grace Unplugged, Alone Yet Not Alone, Unstoppable, Home Run, Ring the Bell; TV- The Bible

2012- Movies- The Walk, Unconditional, TV- The Great Escape; 2011- Movies- October Baby, Dolphin Tale, Seven Days in Utopia, Courageous, War of Resistance, Soul Surfer, Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World, Choice Decision;The Victor Marx Story ; TV- The Heart of Christmas, Off-Road Overhaul

2010- Movies- Temple Grandin, The Last Waltz, Rust, The Grace Card; TV-Swamp People, Big Head Bites It, Battle of the Supercars, My Generation; 2009- Movies- The Blind Side, To Save a Life; TV- Tool Academy

2008- Movies-Fireproof , The Stoning of Soraya M.; 2007- Movies- Facing the Giants, The Case for Christ; TV- Friday Night Lights; 2006- Movies- The Sensation of Sight, Amazing Grace, Bella; 2005- Movies- End of the Spear; Movies- 2004- The Conscientious Objector, The Passion of the Christ; TV-2004 - Overhaulin'; Movies- 2003- Secondhand Lions; Movies- 2002- Distance; 2001- TV- Touched by an Angel,X.F.L. ; 1998- Movie- Hope Floats

2007- Amazing Grace

2006- Bella, The Nativity Story

2005- Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe

2004- Passion of the Christ

2003- Finding Nemo, Seabiscuit, Sacagawea

2000- The Basket

1995- Operation Dumbo Drop, Secret of Roan Inish, Across the Great Divide

1994- 2003 Touched by An Angel

1993- The Silver Brumby, Rudy, Schindler's List

1992- Where the Red Fern Grows II

1989- Lawrence of Arabia

1983- Best Christmas Pageant Ever, The Black Stallion Returns

1980- Last Flight of Noah's Ark

1979- Black Stallion

1978- Shipwreck

1977- Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown

1975- The Hiding Place, Apple Dumpling Gang, Adventures of the Wilderness Family Trilogy

1974- Castaway Cowboy

1965- Sound of Music, The Greatest Story Ever Told

1963- Lilies of the Field, Shadowlands

1962- To Kill a Mockingbird

1951- Jim Thorpe: All American

See movies, tv publicized on multiple sources.

Dr. Diane Howard's IMDb Lists

Books

The Relationship of Internal Locus of Control and Female Role Models in Female College
Students(published dissertation, 1996)
Autobiographical Writing and Performing: An Introductory, Contemporary Guide to Process and Research in Speech Performance (Amazon, McGraw Hill, 2000 & 2003)
Enhanced by Technology, Not Diminished: A Practical Guide to Effective, Distance
Communication (Amazon, McGraw Hill, 2002)
Speak Skillfully and Successfully:A Guide to Developing
Diction and Voice-Over Excellence (Amazon, McGraw-Hill, 2005)
Witness to the Death of a Nation (Episode I, copyrighted work in progress,
based on the Memoirs of Evelyn Lowe, 1948; edited by Diane Howard, Ph.D., 2010)
Speak Clearly and Creatively On Film, Television, Radio, E-Media, & Platform
( Amazon, 2017) by Dr. Diane Howard

Resources for Teachers

Audioconferencing; Distance Education; Communication/Leadership; E-Communities; Effective Personal & Professional E-Communication on Facebook; Effective Use of Videos in Online; E-Mail; E-Portfolios; Facilitation; Netiquette; Non-Verbal Communication; On-Camera Comm.;Online Free/User-Friendly Software; Powerpoint; Publishing; Inspirational, Persuasive Videos; Social Networks; Twitter; Videoconferencing; Webcasting; Web Sites.

Scholarly Publications: Print & Online

Authentic Assessment (Article published in the International Educational Newsletter
of the John Dewey Society, 1992)
Pioneer Performances, On-Site and Distance (Paper published on the PSI conference
Web site, 1999)
Noted Communicators (Journalists, Authors, Public Speakers, State and National Leaders), During the Female-Only Days at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor(Paper published in the Millennium Project: A History of Speech Departments in Texas Senior Colleges and Universities, 2000)
Empowering Students of Color By Involvement in Distance Communication Research
(Paper published in joint conference monograph- National Association of African American Studies, National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies, National Association of Native American Studies, and the International Association of Asian Studies; Houston, TX, 2001)
Writing and Performing Autobiography, On-Site and Distance (Article published in the
Christians and Theatre Journal, Fall/Winter, 2000-2001)
Autobiographical Writing & Presenting: Value & Definition, Autobiographical Challenges , The Effect of Role Modeling, Birth of Written Autobiographies, Autobiographies in the 16th - 18th Centuries, Historical Storytelling Lessons, Lessons from Medieval History , Lessons from the Reformation and Renaissance, Light in 18th - 19th Century Darkness, Lessons from 20th Century Presentations, Enhanced by Technology, Effective Curriculum for 21st Century Learners (Ncubator, education, communication online articles, 2000-2003)
An Introduction to Autobiographical Performance, The Role Model Effect,
How to Choose Historical Figures for Distance Autobiographical Performances,
Martha Washington Apple Computer Corp., Learning Interchange,
QuickTime TV for Learning; educational, online articles, 2001 )
African American Role Models are Critically Needed, Presenting Role Models from
African American History (BlackTexas.com, online articles, 2001)
Presenting Autobiographical Stories from Hispanic, Latino Culture and History ( Paper,
including the script, Eva Peron: Sinner or Saint by Natalia Trejo, published in a joint
conference monograph. National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies & Affiliates, which are the National Association of African American Studies, National Association of Native American Studies, and International Association of Asian Studies; International Conference; Cancun, Mexico, 2001)
Using Performance Frames to Engage and Involve the Audience in Autobiographical Stories of Historic African American Role Models (Paper, including scripts by Christine Pointer, published in a joint conference monograph. National Association of African American Studies and Associates, which are the Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies, National Association
of Native American Studies, and International Association of Asian Studies; Houston, TX, 2002)
Smart Money, Wall Street Journal Magazine of Personal Business Interviews Dr. Diane Howard, Screen Test(Guidelines for Effective Videoconferencing, February 2002, p. 105)
Effective Presentations via Distance Technologies, NAAAS ( National Association of
African American Studies, National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies,
National Association of Native American Studies, International Association of Asian Studies), Christine Pointer, Angelique Meyers, Resha Ellis- Sample Techniques, Houston, TX, 2003
The Rewards of Fostering Ethical, Civil E-Discourse; The Rewards of Effective Facilitation of Online Learners; The Rewards of Effective Curriculum Design for Online Learners; The Rewards of Effective Online Instruction;Global Online Education Fosters Enlightened Universal Community; Global Online Collaboration Fosters Universal Balance of Empowerment; World Association of Online Education, 2003-2004
Cyberspace, the Great Equalizer, Monograph, NAAAS( National Association of African
American Studies, National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies, National Association of Native American Studies, International Association of Asian Studies), Houston, Winter 2004
Conference Report, Distance Education Scholar Joins International Board at NAAAS
Conference ; Asian Journal of Distance Education
Facilitation and Enhancement in Online Community , Monograph, NAAAS ( National
Association of African American Studies, National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies National Association of Native American Studies, International Association of Asian Studies), Houston, TX, Winter, 2005
Structuring Autobiographical Stories, Monograph, NAAAS ( National Association of African American Studies, National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies, National Association of Native American Studies, International Association of Asian Studies), Houston, TX, Winter, 2006
What is at Stake in Observation of Leaders, The Psychology of Leadership and Role-Modeling Influence, Paper for Psychology of Leadership, UMHB, Fall 2007
Verbal and Non-Verbal Skills for Instructors and Speakers- Science and Math Faculty,
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Fall 2007
Set Free, The Autobiographical Story of Martha Washington, Commissioned Script & Presentation,
Wildflower Club, Temple, TX, Fall 2008
Effective Leadership and Networking Communication Skills for Professional Women ,
Women's Expo., Galveston, TX , Spring 2008
Summer Development Leave Report, Writing a Film Textbook, UMHB, Fall 2008
Transformative Power of Autobiographical Storytelling, Paper for Creative Arts Classes at UMHB, Fall 2008
Effective Filmmaking as Salt and Light, Disciple Life Journal, Winter 2009
Spartan Servant, Story of Elli Moore Townsend,Commissioned Script & Presentation, UMHB, TX, Spring 2009
Structuring Healing Autobiographical_Stories, Guidelines for Therapeutical, Autobiographical Storytelling; UMHB Graduate Counseling, TX, Summer 2009
Austin Chronicle, Advice from the Speakers Mouth, Dr. Diane Howard's Top Tips in Non-Verbal Communication for Effective Speakers, Fall 2009
Global E-Communication Fosters Universal Citizenship and Democracy, UMHB Faculty, Fall 2009
Securing the Rights of Women to Vote and Susan B. Anthony, Women's Equality Day,
Ft. Hood, Summer 2010
Voices on the Bridges Toward Universal Suffrage and Women's Equality ,
Equality Day, Ft. Hood, Summer 2011
Lessons and Models from the Historical Struggle for Equal Voting Rights, Women's Equality Day, Ft. Hood, TX, Summer, 2013