Articles Archive for April 2008

In Praise of Video Games
Posted in Games on 30 April 2008

Richard Clark finds something to like in an underrated pastime.

The Failure of Christian Hip Hop
Posted in Music on 29 April 2008

In his debut post, Scott Schultz finds that where Christian hip-hop fails, Mos Def succeeds.

Grand Theft Auto IV: Boycott or Buy?
Posted in Games on 28 April 2008

Alan Noble gives Grand Theft Auto a chance.

Confessions of a First-Time American Idol Viewer
Posted in Music, Television on 25 April 2008

Carissa Smith just watched her first episode of American Idol… and she’s really into it.

What Do We Truly Like About American Idol?
Posted in Music, Television on 23 April 2008

Ben Bartlett rains on our American Idol parade, but we probably deserved it.

Podcast #25: Should Christians Cast Down their (American) Idols?
Posted in Music, Podcast, Television on 22 April 2008

About three weeks ago, Ben and I sat down and discussed American Idol, including the morality of American Idol’s infamous audition episodes, whether or not Christians should embrace and support Idol Gives Back, and more. Also, we give out our Christ and Pop Culture Awards for Voting Shows.

The Case for Simon Cowell
Posted in Music, Television on 21 April 2008

David Dunham kicks off CAPC’s American Idol week by praising honest evaluation in an age of “Idol” words.

Expelled: Anyone Listening? Anyone? Anyone?
Posted in Film on 18 April 2008

Carrissa Smith may not be as crazy about Expelled as you are.

Don’t Judge This Movie By Its Cover
Posted in Film on 17 April 2008

Bill Reichart wants us to know it’s okay to watch Lars and the Real Girl.

Reviewing: Christ and Culture Revisited
Posted in General Culture on 16 April 2008

Here at Christ and Pop Culture, we don’t want our readers to think we just sit around watching movies and arguing about visual morality. We like to read, too, and thought it might be helpful to review the latest book on the interaction between our faith and our spot in history. Here, then, is my review of D.A. Carson’s, “Christ and Culture Revisited.”