Sarah Kernochan and Howard Smith’s extraordinary and seemingly effortless 1972 documentary “Marjoe” (which I discuss in this clip), won an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature. It follows the former ...

The latest idiocies from Pat Robertson cast a new light on a long-lost document about the God Biz. I’m speaking The latest idiocies from Pat Robertson cast a new light on a long-lost document about ...

The low-budget horror film "The Last Exorcism," released Friday, borrows heavily from a particular movie, though probably not the one you think. There are similarities to 1973's "The Exorcist," of ...

Marjoe Gortner had a difficult upbringing. He suffered abuse at the hands of his parents, who trained him to become a preacher from an early age. Travelling across the U.S., he delivered many sermons, ...

“We’re here to make a film about Brother Marjoe, praise the Lord.” The words sounded awkward — almost as if we were speaking in tongues. It felt bizarre to be calling strangers “Brother” and “Sister.” ...

Starring Ray Sharkey, Jusy Landers, Mary Woronov, Marjoe Gortner Directed by Pierre De Moro Distributed by Scream Factory The sleaze… ...

Marjoe Gortner was four years old when he was ordained as an evangelical minister. He became a hugely successful preacher but behind it all was an elaborate con. Show more In 1944, Marjoe Gortner was ...