What left is there to say about the year that was 2020? To call it "unusual" or "difficult" underplays the immense trials and tragedies the entire global population faced. Cinema itself was not left unscathed; as productions halted, theaters closed, festivals went virtual, and … [Read more...] about Top 20 Films of 2020
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5 Films: Resurrection
We celebrate the resurrection of Christ at Easter, the greatest moment in history, where death was defeated and the kingdom of God broke into our world. The motif of resurrection has played a prominent role in so many of our beloved narratives, from classic Greek tales … [Read more...] about 5 Films: Resurrection
Top 20 Films of 2019
In July of this year, I got a tattoo. It's been a lengthy process of deciding what to get and where, but here is the outcome on my right forearm: It's a simple combination of a vintage film reel with the European Gothic architectural themes of the stained glass windows … [Read more...] about Top 20 Films of 2019
Top 20 Horror Films
In 2009, I posted a list of my top 10 horror films at my original blog. Ten years later, and my horror tastes have both deepened and expanded. In 2013, I posted a five-part theology of horror at my personal blog, much of which I still agree with, especially the contention that … [Read more...] about Top 20 Horror Films
Top 67 Films of the Decade (2010s)
In 2015, I published a Top 10 of the 2010s So Far. While my top 2 films haven't changed—they're my two all-time favorite films—the past decade has given us a smorgasbord of cinematic treasures. This list began as a top 10, then expanded to a top 20, then a top 25, then a top … [Read more...] about Top 67 Films of the Decade (2010s)