Film
Motion Picture Messages
David Dunham explores five ways movies can put forth a moral or spiritual message.
Podcast #26: I Am [Not Using That Stupid] Iron Man [Cliche]
The hype has calmed down a bit for Iron Man, one of the most wildly successful movies of the summer so far, which makes this a perfect time to sit back and have an in-depth discussion about what many assume to be a morally neutral action film. Is it? Or is it something more? Listen as Ben and Rich discuss that, plus our top 5 Sci-Fi Elements.
Should We “Vote with Our Dollars”? Part 2
In the second half of his series, Alan Noble explores how “voting with our dollars” gives Christians a louder voice in the world.
Should We “Vote with Our Dollars”? Part 1
As with many phrases, “vote with your dollars” appears to be a compelling statement, but its exact meaning is not entirely clear. And more importantly, the logic of this statement is obscured behind its rhetoric. Just what does it mean to “vote with your dollars” and is it really something we ought to be doing?
The Playfulness of Indiana Jones
Alan Noble takes a look at the new Indy movie. When I first heard that Lucas and Spielberg were making a new Indiana Jones film, I wanted to track Lucas down and give him my $6.25 so I wouldn’t have to watch another classic franchise become lost to bad dialog and not-really-believable digital effects. I left our local movie theater 20 minutes ago and I am pleased to say that my fears were misplaced–sort of.
Podcast #25: Speaking of Narnia…
After having seen the latest installment in the Narnia series, Ben and Rich have a round-up discussion about its merits as a movie, as an adaptation of the book and as a spiritual allegory. They also count down their top 5 Stories that Sparked Our Imagination! You don’t want to miss it!
Why Christian Critics Hated/Loved Prince Caspian
Carissa Smith examines the varied responses to the latest Narnia installment and finds that the reactions have a lot to do with the modernist/postmodernist struggle.
Prince Caspian Reviewed: Putting away the Fear of Childishness
Carissa Smith finds a pleasant surprise in the latest journey into Narnia.
Should the Local Church Embrace Prince Caspian?
Richard Clark begs the church to “Just Say No.”
Aslan: The Grandfatherly God
Alan Noble kicks off Narnia-Week with a lament of the portrayal of Aslan in film.
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