The second essay in The Year in Liturgical Cinema was posted at Christianity Today. (You can read the first essay on Epiphany here). This is a series exploring the theological themes of the Christian liturgical calendar and finding those themes within films. I explored Ash … [Read more...] about The Year in Liturgical Cinema: Ash Wednesday and Lent
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A Liturgical Year in Cinema – Epiphany
I've begun a new series at Christianity Today called A Liturgical Year in Cinema (or, The Year in Liturgical Cinema). I'm exploring the themes of each feast and season throughout the Christian liturgical calendar and writing a theological reflection about those themes as I see … [Read more...] about A Liturgical Year in Cinema – Epiphany
Reel World Theology – Bresson’s “The Trial of Joan of Arc”
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”
Lose, Gain, Repeat: My essay on “Something, Anything” for Christ and Pop Culture
I recently had the opportunity to write a feature article for Christ and Pop Culture, one of the best websites on the Internet. CAPC is an insightful, amusing, and diverse cache of all things culture and Christianity. You should definitely become a member for $5 a month; it's … [Read more...] about Lose, Gain, Repeat: My essay on “Something, Anything” for Christ and Pop Culture
Review of Mission: Impossible for Reel World Theology
I recently reviewed the original Mission: Impossible (1996, Brian De Palma) for Reel World Theology as a lead up to the fifth film in the M:I franchise: The Mission: Impossible film franchise, with each sequel each promising bigger and more dangerous stunts for its star, Tom … [Read more...] about Review of Mission: Impossible for Reel World Theology