Ratings, ratings, ratings…
In his latest contribution to PopTheology, Daniel Skidmore reflects on the MPAA’s rating system and its implications on the values that it promotes…
The Word Made Flesh: A Review
Much has been written about Martin Scorsese’s films and hopefully we can expect more of both. Theologians and religious studies professors often drool…
Pro-Life Cinema
Thanks to Alexander Carpenter of the Beatitudes Society and The Spectrum blog for steering me toward this great article from Christianity Today. A…
Green Programming…
Robert Redford’s Sundance Channel has become the first cable network to intentionally devote a portion of its weekly primetime broadcasting to “green programming.…
Tony Benn
Here are some clips from Michael Moore’s Sicko that feature former labour MP Tony Benn and his thoughts on democracy and healthcare.
Towards a We Culture…
For his most recent film, Sicko, Michael Moore turns his skeptical, investigative eye towards the health care system in the United States. The…
Real-world Redemption…
While it’s nice to find images of truth, beauty, redemption, etc. in popular culture, it’s also a blessing to be reminded of their…
Understanding Theology and Popular Culture: A Review
Most people give me a funny look when I tell them my area of study. Their questions echo Nathanael’s comment to Phillip in…
Yes You Can…
Mark my words, Brad Bird can do no wrong…cinematically speaking of course. Following the success of The Iron Giant (see May 7 post),…