Hollywood: America’s New Religion
Movies and fandoms provide immense delight, community, and excitement, but true abundant life and salvation are found in Christ...
Category : Pop Culture
“Because of Grácia” and the Transformative Power of Film: a Conversation with Director Tom Simes
I enjoy talking about art, but I love talking to artists. I recently had the opportunity to speak with...
The Other In ‘Us’
If 'Get Out' reflected racial distrust, 'Us' mirrors murky inner conflict between our best and worse self....
“Can Christians Watch R-Rated Movies?”: A Christian Approach to Making Wise Entertainment Choices
Relying on a rigid rating system does not actually protect us from danger, and it robs us of experiencing...
Do Violent Movies Make Us Violent People?
Art impacts us. This claim is indisputable. The more important—and far more difficult—questions are how much and in what...
Cinema, Public Discourse, and the Dangerous Seduction of Statistics
Do your homework, examine all the available data, but make up your own mind—don’t let a number dictate it...
“Spoilers!” and Our Deep Yearning for a Satisfying Experience
The internet has—for better or worse—changed society in significant ways. One of these ways is in our experience of...
Understanding the Controversial Sexuality of Professor Albus Dumbledore
The Dumbledore controversy has revealed much about the yearnings, questions, and desires of people today. People want affirmation and...
An Honest Look at How Faith-Based Films are Changing Hollywood (And How They are Not)
Faith-based movies have greater potential than simply getting Christians into theater seats. Christians are called to be “salt” (Matt...
Letting the Hobbits out of Narnia’s Wardrobe
Lewis and Tolkien did not establish a rigid template for how Christians should create or appreciate Christian art. They...