You won't find nativity scenes, elves, or Santa Claus in any of these movies. The number one film doesn't even mention Christmas. What sort of top movie list puts a campy '80s horror flick directly above the (arguably) greatest American film ever made? A list of unconventional … [Read more...] about Top 10 Unconventional Christmas Movies
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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
Top 10 Favorite Films of the Decade (2010s) So Far
The Twenty-Tens are nearly halfway over. Thus, it's (apparently) time to make a list of one's favorite films from the past half-decade, the exceptional movies from 2010-2015. Movie list-making is one of those activities that has seemingly little purpose--hey world, here's an … [Read more...] about Top 10 Favorite Films of the Decade (2010s) So Far
Top Youth Ministry Movies: Part 6
I love movies and I love youth ministry, so when the two interconnect, it's a beautiful thing. Here is part six of my top youth ministry movies: ten more films about adolescence, youth culture, discipleship, and identity formation, listed in alphabetical order. These aren't films … [Read more...] about Top Youth Ministry Movies: Part 6
Favorite Movies of 2014: The Top 10
If end-of-the-year lists are a personal statement of the past year, these top 10 favorite films of 2014 may offer insight into my own journey. This countdown of films (you can read about #20-11 here) is a sort of filmic chronicle of my own experiences of the last 365 days, a year … [Read more...] about Favorite Movies of 2014: The Top 10