Sports, Religion, and Social Justice: A New Hermeneutic?
Below is the footage from a talk that I gave as part of a panel discussion on sports, religion, and social justice. Hope…
Bad Movie Mondays…
Our nearest grocery store has RedBox, a $1 per night DVD rental vending machine. Surprisingly, the box is stocked with adequate amounts of…
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.