Are Movies Actually Dangerous? — A Conversation on Joker, Violence, and Cultural Hysteria
We live in an outrage culture. An ordinary person can hardly keep up with what they should be boycotting...
Category : Pop Culture
A Sad Joke: How ‘Joker’ Shines a Light On the Issue of Human Isolation
We shake our heads at a mad world today yet struggle to shake hands with a stranger who could...
Singing America Back to Church: An Honest Conversation about Kanye West and Hollywood’s Spiritual Awakening
If you’ve been following pop-culture of late, you’ve probably noticed that “the Jesus thing” is on the comeback trail....
When Celebrities Preach: A Christian Response
As increasingly vocal celebrities become the norm, it’s important for Christians to understand what this trend means for our...
Observations on a Summer of Movies
School is back in session. As the sun rises on a new school year, so it sets on the...
Hollywood: America’s New Religion
Movies and fandoms provide immense delight, community, and excitement, but true abundant life and salvation are found in Christ...
“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...