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Not Fit for Dinner: Placing #ObamaInHistory“We can disagree about the connections made on the President biography pages, but we we would be mistaken to think that Obama is ahistorical and is leading America in a past-less present.”
The Televangelists: In Praise of Sherlock & its Co-Creator Steven Moffat“Here, then, is a brief tour through Moffat’s oeuvre of awesomeness.”
Sacred Space: What’s Wrong with Videogames in Church?“My objection to video games in church boils down to what makes a church.”
Grace Notes: My Bloody Valentine“Few bands can claim to have altered the musical landscape, much less charted out an entirely new landscape.”
Mixed Signals: How to Make a Proper Apology“Learning to make a proper apology is one of those indispensable life skills that we all need but few of us were trained to deliver appropriately.”
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For Those Who Seek Fame and Fortune… look elsewhere.
Posted on February 2, 2009 | 5 CommentsThose interested in having your name up in lights (or at least their name and a link to their website listed on the right) should take note that the monthly top commenter’s list has reset and now is a perfect opportunity to start engaging in... -
Are These Redeeming? Does it Matter?
Posted on February 1, 2009 | 1 CommentHere’s Christianity Today’s 10 Most Redeeming Films of 2008. Also check out Ben Bartlett’s take on the concept of the list as well as the whole category of the “Most Redeeming Films”. -
Twittering the SuperBowl
Posted on February 1, 2009 | 1 CommentWe’ll be liveblogging/twittering the SuperBowl here. And I’m not really as interested in the game as the culture surrounding it. Especially the commercials. -
Walters/Blago: The Gov Does The View
Posted on January 26, 2009 | No CommentsHere’s a great little write-up of Blagojevich on The View today. -
Is it Too Easy to Blow People’s Heads Off?
Posted on January 26, 2009 | 1 CommentDisturbing/Discouraging/Inane Video Game Quote #1: “I like to blow people’s heads off, so, well, it never got old for me.” via MTV Multiplayer » Bethesda Reacts To Three Major ‘Fallout 3′ Criticisms. -
I Was Right about Potter
Posted on January 26, 2009 | 3 CommentsBTW, this could be a spoiler if you haven’t seen last season’s finale. Anyone watching Lost this season? In my household we’ve pretty much been taken in yet again. Since I’ve been designated the CAPC Christ-Figure-Watchman, I need to say… Christ-Figure Alert: John Locke will Rise... -
Looking Forward: General Culture in 2009
Posted on January 26, 2009 | 2 CommentsRichard Clark shares the three cultural trends he most looks forward to in 2009. -
Ten Trends That Are Saving Videogames
Posted on January 25, 2009 | 4 CommentsIGN: Ten Trends That Are Saving Videogames -
Dear Third Way: You Just Don’t Get It.
Posted on January 16, 2009 | 1 CommentA group of “conservatives, liberals and moderates” (not so much if you read the list) recently got together with Obama to discuss a “Third Way.” Their aim: to end the culture wars. On most issues, they get it right, but on the issue of life, they... -
The Price of an iPhone Generation
Posted on January 13, 2009 | 1 CommentThe Price of an iPhone Generation - I think they’re on to something here. I have an iPhone myself, and I would encourage most people to embrace the technology (in a sense, we don’t have much of a choice), but it’s so important to think deeply... -
Big Hollywood
Posted on January 7, 2009 | 2 CommentsAndrew Breitbart launches Big Hollywood, described as follows: Big Hollywood is not a “celebrity” gabfest or a gossip outpost – it is a continuous politics and culture posting board for those who think something has gone drastically wrong and that Hollywood should return to its... -
Thoughtful Twittering
Posted on January 6, 2009 | 2 CommentsYou’ll want to pay special attention to our sidebar to the right titled, “Thinking it Through.” It’s where we think out loud and ask questions about the popular culture we take part in. It’s actually our twitter feed, so feel free to subscribe and follow... -
The Old Switcheroo
Posted on December 23, 2008 | No CommentsProgramming note: The podcast will be taking the week off. Instead, you can look forward to 2 (yes 2!) retroposts this week. One today and one thursday. -
This is not a breakdown
Posted on December 19, 2008 | No CommentsFans of Sufjan Stevens or incredible hip-hop simply must check out the Metermaids’ “Nightlife in Illinoise“. It’s available free for download and defies all expectations. So you need to get it. -
I Got Out Just In Time…
Posted on December 17, 2008 | No CommentsFor more insight into why I traded my Wii for an Xbox 360, check out Nintendo’s Q1 2009 Line-Up. -
Before the Fall
Posted on December 16, 2008 | No CommentsOn this week’s podcast – to go live later tonight – Ben and I will discuss Gov. Blagojevich and political corruption. Chuck Colson shares some thoughts on this issue and points out, “If anyone knows how Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich feels right now, I do.” -
Mostly Good?
Posted on December 15, 2008 | 1 CommentThe Theology of It’s A Wonderful Life: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly -
Why I Made the Switch
Posted on December 12, 2008 | 16 CommentsRichard Clark explains why he turned his back on the Wii and embraced the Xbox 360. -
Note Number 5
Posted on December 10, 2008 | No CommentsGameSetWatch lists the Top 5 Video Game-related Disappointments of 2008. -
Programming Note
Posted on December 9, 2008 | No CommentsProgramming Note: The podcast will be published Wednesday rather than today, as normal.