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Pop Culture is everywhere. We just acknowledge it. Christ and Pop Culture is an attempt to discuss and think rightly about the common knowledge of our age.
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Recent Posts

Citizenship Confusion: Pamela Geller Abuses a Murder“Voices like Robert Spencer and Pamela Geller are very dangerous, particular for Christians and conservatives”

Grace Notes: Dead Can Dance, The Mary Onettes, Saint EtienneDead Can Dance come back from the dead, The Mary Onettes adjust their 80′s sound, and Saint Etienne just want you to dance.

Sacred Space: Superbowl Sunday“Something in the regular life of the church is going to conflict with the Superbowl this Sunday. What ought the church to do?”

Eat Your Vegetables: “The Age of Innocence” (Wharton, 1920)The novel’s tone is thoroughly ironic, as Archer continually misreads as progressive the very traits that consign him to the status quo.

Mixed Signals: What the Christian Message Says to the MassesTargeting a message to your “superfans” doesn’t mean that they are the only ones listening.
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Archive
Archive for July, 2008
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Teen Pregnancy, Hollywood Style
Posted on July 25, 2008 | No CommentsTeen Pregnancy, Hollywood Style. -
Challies reviews Fireproof
Posted on July 24, 2008 | 1 CommentTim Challies reviewed Fireproof, the new film from the people who made Facing the Giants, and liked it quite a bit. I have my doubts. -
We’re Sorry
Posted on July 23, 2008 | No CommentsNintendo to core gamers: We’re Sorry -
Lyons, Mankiewicz to host ‘At the Movies’
Posted on July 23, 2008 | No CommentsOne morning you woke up, and Ebert and Roeper’s ‘At the Movies’ was recast with two guys who… um, just aren’t the same. -
Unseen DVD Blog-a-Thon
Posted on July 23, 2008 | No CommentsThe Unseen DVD Blog-a-Thon is in progress! -
The Fine Art of Criticism
Posted on July 22, 2008 | 7 CommentsThe Fine Art of Criticism -
Too Far
Posted on July 22, 2008 | No CommentsOpinion: The Casual Game Has Gone Too Far -
‘New Moon’: Do Vampires Have Souls? And Other Pressing Questions
Posted on July 21, 2008 | 6 CommentsIn the second post in CAPC’s coverage of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight Saga, Carrissa Smith focuses on New Moon, the second volume in the series. -
Has Blogging Lost Its Relational Focus?
Posted on July 20, 2008 | No CommentsHas Blogging Lost Its Relational Focus? -
E3 Dialogue – MadWorld
Posted on July 18, 2008 | 4 CommentsRich and Alan discuss the merits and problems with the incredibly violent new Wii game from Sega, MadWorld. -
Kick’n Video Games, Old School
Posted on July 17, 2008 | 1 CommentBill Reichart takes a time out from the E3's onslaught of new games to discuss a film about one of the golden oldies. -
Welcome to the [freaking expensive] social
Posted on July 16, 2008 | No CommentsThe rising costs of multiplayer Wii: “According to Gizmodo’s math, a fully equipped four-player Wii set-up would cost $490 — just $60 less than the PS3 with four controllers and $20 more than the Xbox 360 with four pads; the fact that the Wii is... -
A New Breed
Posted on July 16, 2008 | 1 Comment“…there seems to be a new breed of director in Hollywood, one who expects his audience to be endlessly fascinated by adolescent emotions and experiences and to be tricked by cinematic bells and whistles into thinking that style is substance.” -
A Redemptive Sports Story
Posted on July 16, 2008 | No CommentsResident sports afficianado at Collidemagazine.com reflects on Josh Hamilton’s Home Run Derby experience. -
+44 and Punk Rock’s Lack of Maturity
Posted on July 16, 2008 | 13 CommentsDavid Dunham wonders whether all good music must change. -
Why Pop Culture is no longer Popular
Posted on July 16, 2008 | No CommentsWhy Pop Culture is no longer Popular -
Challenge? No.
Posted on July 15, 2008 | No CommentsWii Music’s Challenge-Free Rhythm Gaming -
Challenge?
Posted on July 15, 2008 | No CommentsWii Sports Resort Not Easy: “The included Wii MotionPlus controller registers every little movement of your arm. Every one. So throwing a Frisbee? It’s not about just flicking your wrist any old direction. You’ve got to keep your arm steady, and stop your throw exactly... -
“Extras”
Posted on July 15, 2008 | 1 CommentI’ve been watching “Extras” lately. This is an amazing overlooked show. Rent it. -
Nintendo’s Casual Focus at E3: Epic Fail or Good for Families?
Posted on July 15, 2008 | 5 CommentsRichard Clark responds to Nintendo's less than stellar keynote with a word of warning.



