My friends at Reel World Theology have begun a new series this year on reviewing the classics. I've already reviewed DeMille's The King of Kings for their series. Here's my latest, a review of Robert Bresson's The Trial of Joan of Arc, the *other* Joan of Arc masterpiece as a … [Read more...] about Reel World Theology – Bresson’s “The Trial of Joan of Arc”
The Stream – Family Films
The Stream is a regular update about films you can check out via various streaming websites like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, and Mubi. I’ll post recommendations for 3-5 streaming films based on a theme, including a brief synopsis and review of each film. Two … [Read more...] about The Stream – Family Films
The Stream – Streaming Favorites from 2010s
Introducing: The Stream, a regular update about films you can check out via various streaming websites like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, and Mubi. I'll post recommendations for 3-5 streaming films based on a theme, including a brief synopsis and review of each film. Two … [Read more...] about The Stream – Streaming Favorites from 2010s
Zeal For Justice: On Sicario, Immigration, and Deuteronomy
I'm enrolled in seminary at George Fox Evangelical Seminary in Portland, OR. For a recent Old Testament class, my professor asked us to write a 750-word op-ed piece on a portion of the Old Testament, connecting it with a recent world event or something in culture. Here is my … [Read more...] about Zeal For Justice: On Sicario, Immigration, and Deuteronomy
12 Great Films About Christianity
There is a film genre commonly known as the "Christian movie," or faith-based film. It's a genre both beloved by its followers and ridiculed by its critics, known for its heavy-handed messages, saccharine sentimentality, mediocre production value, and troubling theology. I … [Read more...] about 12 Great Films About Christianity