Backdraft…
World War II has inspired at least 600 films; the Vietnam War around 100. As the American occupation of Iraq continues, I am…
On the Radar…
I loved Deadwood. I think I watched all three seasons in a matter of two weeks, or maybe less. Last summer, I was…
Jesus Movies for Holiday Viewing…
Here is a list of Jesus movies (forgive the whiteness) for your Easter viewing pleasure. Most of these should be available at your…
Rabid Rabbits
Last weekend, TCM aired the cult classic, Night of the Lepus, a B-horror movie about a failed science experiment to curb rabbit overpopulation. …
A Review of Cheryl A. Kirk-Duggan’s “Violence and Theology”
As an active participant in popular culture, I am constantly barraged by violent images. From “humorous” cartoon fights to domestic abuse, violence pervades…
Minghella Passes
Anthony Minghella, director of The English Patient, The Talented Mr. Ripley, and Cold Mountain, suffered a fatal hemorrage today at the age of…
God-Man
Thanks to Andy Karlson for pointing out this hilarious comic from Salon.
Happy Anny, Lebowski!
The Big Lebowski‘s celebrates its 10th anniversary this month. If, like me, you can’t get enough of the greatest comedy ever made, if…
Religion in the Media Age: A Review
As the previous post makes clear, religion and media interact in contemporary culture in complex ways. Not only does media struggle to represent…