But Am I?
I had a job interview a couple of days ago. As the potential job involved a Christian website, I was asked about my theology during the interview. Based on my … Continue reading But Am I?
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The Artist-Pastor Identity Crisis, Part 2
I was talking with a coworker recently. An English major when he was in college who loves writing stories and reading Dostoevsky, he is now studying at the seminary in … Continue reading The Artist-Pastor Identity Crisis, Part 2
Cinema Gothic: The 1950s
In the 1950s, Universal ventured into new waters with The Creature from the Black Lagoon, while a small studio in England reinvented the characters that had made Universal great for a new generation.
Cinema Gothic: The 1940s
Even as the world faced its own terrors with the most expansive war in history, Hollywood continued to make modes of escape, even if it had to slash budgets to do so. Smaller budgets, however, did not prevent some real gems from emerging.
Cinema Gothic: The 1930s (part 2)
The 1930s continued onward, with each film bringing more nuanced characters and plot-lines into the mix and, with them, some of the most striking performances on film.
Cinema Gothic: The 1920s
This is the beginning of a new series tracing the history of the horror film over the past nine decades, interacting with five favorites from each decade.
The Gospel, The Cathedral, and the Dracula Blu-Ray
We long for a restoration like this in our world. We look around and see so much beauty in the world, but we also know that it isn’t what it could be, what it should be. It is but a shadow of what once was.
The Devil in Film: The Rite (2011)
The Rite deals passionately with the reality of doubt and even living with faith and doubt constantly coinciding.
A Hint of Eternal Truths
“We are trying to get to heaven. That’s what life is about, and that’s what any good story is about. Every story begins with Creation and ends with the Last … Continue reading A Hint of Eternal Truths
An Attraction to Loveliness
“It is this attraction to loveliness that lies at the heart of nurturing soul. God has made us to be drawn to the beautiful. So often the divide between children … Continue reading An Attraction to Loveliness
The Arrogance of Christian Art
“If ever there was an arrogance perpetuated in the Church, our art is to blame. Our art describes the world where we live. We don’t spend enough time with prostitutes … Continue reading The Arrogance of Christian Art
Vivian Maier: Photography’s Van Gogh?
Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings never sold during his lifetime. Although Vincent’s works were purchased from him by his brother Theo, who owned an art gallery in Paris, Theo was unable … Continue reading Vivian Maier: Photography’s Van Gogh?
