The first six months of 2016 have come and gone, and with them have been a. Lots of superheroes. Lots of sequels. Lots of animated or CGI talking animals. Even a sequel about CGI talking-animal superheroes, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows. Somehow, none of … [Read more...] about Half-Year Favorites of 2016
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Top Youth Ministry Films: Part 7
I love movies, but I am also in youth ministry--the spiritual and identity formation of teenagers and young adults. When those two passions find congruence, it's a wonderful thing. Here are ten more films about adolescence, youth culture, mentorship, coming-of-age, and identity … [Read more...] about Top Youth Ministry Films: Part 7
5 Great Football Movies
With the big game coming up this Sunday, some cinephiles may find themselves with little to watch if they're not sports fans. Here are five great films spanning genres and decades, all about football (in alphabetical order): Brian's Song (1971, Kulik). Based on a true … [Read more...] about 5 Great Football Movies
My 10 Most Anticipated Films of 2016
We're almost a month into the year of 2016, so I better post this list before, y'know, the year is over. Here are the films I'm most eager to see in 2016, in order of release date: Hail, Caesar! (Joel and Ethan Coen). With their darkly comic narratives and … [Read more...] about My 10 Most Anticipated Films of 2016
The Mayward Oscars 2016
The 2016 Oscar nominees have been announced, and it's all fairly predictable stuff. The only real surprises might be the snubs--no Best Picture or Best Director for Carol, no Best Screenplay for Aaron Sorkin or Quentin Tarantino, no acting nominations for non-white actors, … [Read more...] about The Mayward Oscars 2016