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Marty VanDriel

Marty VanDriel

Marty is a TV and film critic for WORLD. He is a graduate of World Journalism Institute and CEO of a custom truck and trailer building company. He and his wife, Faith, reside in Lynden, Wash., near children and grandchildren.

Articles by Marty VanDriel

The Blind

MOVIE | Biopic tells Phil Robertson’s prodigal story in honest, gospel-centered strokes

MOVIE | A poignant and beautifully shot film plumbs the depths of complex human relationships

MOVIE | Pure Flix’s enjoyable drama shows the beauty of Taiwan, but its message falls short

TELEVISION | A beloved captain returns in a sci-fi series marked by courageous escapades and a materialist outlook


Recent

TELEVISION | Crude and unfunny moments keep Fox show from living up to its seemingly humorous premise

MOVIE | How far would a young man go to find his canine friend?

MOVIE | Themes of miracles, guilt, sin, and hypocrisy surface in this film about an Irish fasting girl

MOVIE | Live-action detail and Tom Hanks’ portrayal of a grieving father add richness to a children’s tale

DOCUMENTARY | Sometimes chasing a dream results in sorrow and bitterness

Sea adventure with a simplistic worldview