Film Forum
Jeffrey Overstreet writes CT's "Film Forum" column and "Reel News", posts in-depth reviews of films and music at Looking Closer, and has contributed to Books & Culture, Paste Magazine and Image Journal. Jeffrey works at Seattle Pacific University, and in his spare time he is working on a series of novels.
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Film Forum: Does Saved! Condemn Christian High Schools?
News comes in on the most spiritual film of all time, the Best of 2003, and The Passion of the Christ. A pregnant teen is persecuted by gay-hating evangelical Christians in Saved! Religious press critics review The Big Bounce and The Perfect Score, and You Got Served, examine new DVD releases, consider nudity in Calendar Girls, argue over The Butterfly Effect, and highlight themes in Oscar-nominated films.
By Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 2/01/2004 12:00AM
Film Forum: Is The Passion of the Christ Good Because It's Accurate? Is It Accurate?
Christian press critics raise questions about The Passion of the Christ, while a popular mainstream critic defends the Catholic Church. Reviewers also examine Miracle, Barbershop 2, Catch That Kid, The Dreamers, You Got Served, and Lost in Translation.
By Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 2/01/2004 12:00AM
Film Forum: The First Official Passion of the Christ Reviews … and 50 First Dates
Moviegoers must wait a few more days for The Passion of the Christ, but the reviews are already coming in. Plus: Mel Gibson talks to PrimeTime, and the Passion debates continue. Meanwhile, Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore have 50 First Dates, and one Christian film critic wonders why viewers are ignoring Peter Pan.
By Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 2/01/2004 12:00AM
Film Forum: Chasing 'Libertinism'
Critics find the flaws in Chasing Liberty and My Baby's Daddy, and continue to examine current favorites like The Station Agent, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Cold Mountain, Big Fish, Monster, Radio and To End All Wars.
By Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 1/01/2004 12:00AM
Film Forum: Polly Want a Bad Review?
Christian press film critics look at Along Came Polly, Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!, Teacher's Pet, Torque, Fog of War, and The Passion of the Christ, and catch up with many other recent releases like House of Sand and Fog. Plus: A crowd of critics offer nominations for the best films of 2003.
By Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 1/01/2004 12:00AM
Film Forum: Oscars Seem Likely to Crown King; Butterfly Has Bad Effect
Oscar nominations put crowns on return of the King, but Gimli and Aragorn are in trouble for 'cultural' remarks. Meanwhile, religious press film critics shake off The Butterfly Effect and review The Company and Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! Plus: More about The Passion of the Christ, Along Came Polly, Teacher's Pet, and Torque.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 1/01/2004 12:00AM
"Film Forum: In America, The Missing Explore Parent-Child Bonds"
"Religious press critics review In America, The Missing, Timeline, The Haunted Mansion, Bad Santa, The Cooler, more Cat in the Hat criticism, news about a movie studio marketing to churches, Billy Graham's views on The Passion of the Christ, and a Columbin"
Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 12/01/2003 12:00AM
"Film Forum: Christian Critics Hail Third Rings, Harass Last Samurai"
"Christian press critics sneak a peek at The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, charge against The Last Samurai, and dance to the beat of Honey. Plus, more reviews of 21 Grams, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, and Mel Gibson's The P"
Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 12/01/2003 12:00AM
Film Forum: Peter Jackson Crowns the King of All Adventure Series
"Christian film critics celebrate The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, and some sit down to talk with its stars. Reviews are also in for Big Fish, Something's Gotta Give, and Stuck on You. Plus, Medved raves about In America"
Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 12/01/2003 12:00AM
Film Forum: Return of the Raves
"Film critics continue to pile praise on The Return of the King, while readers have some gripes. Critics also examine Mona Lisa Smile, House of Sand and Fog, Girl with a Pearl Earring, The Statement. Plus: More reviews of In America, The Last Samurai, Big"
Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 12/01/2003 12:00AM
Film Forum: Christian Critics Recommend Year's Most Overlooked Films
"Christian critics highlight this year's unseen treasures. Plus, reviews of Peter Pan, Cold Mountain, Paycheck, Cheaper by the Dozen, and more reviews of The Return of the King."
Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 12/01/2003 12:00AM
Film Forum: Talking About Revolutions
"What religious critics are saying about The Matrix Revolutions, The Revolution Will Not Be Televised, Elf, Brother Bear, The Human Stain, In the Cut, Shattered Glass, Mystic River, Radio, Veronica Guerin, and the upcoming Return of the King, and DaVinci Code"
Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 11/01/2003 12:00AM
Film Forum: Can Elf's Jesusless Christmas Still Be Good?
"reviews of Love Actually, The Singing Detective, Anything but Love, The Matrix Revolutions, and Mystic River"
Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 11/01/2003 12:00AM
"Film Forum: Commanders, Cartoons, and Columbine"
"The extended edition of The Two Towers arrives, while Christian film critics set sail with Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, Looney Tunes: Back in Action, Elephant, Tupac: Resurrection, The Barbarian Invasions, previous releases Shattered G"
Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 11/01/2003 12:00AM
Film Forum: Look What The Cat in the Hat Dragged In
"Critics rate Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat, 21 Grams, Gothika, upcoming films, and Master and Commander. Dick Staub writes about the 'art' of Christian filmmaking. Plus: More Passion controversy and reader/critic responses to The Lord of the Rings: The T"
Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 11/01/2003 12:00AM
"Film Forum: Critics Rocked by Jack Black, Gored by Tarantino"
Religious press critics attend The School of Rock, Kill Bill—Vol. 1, Out of Time, The Station Agent, and Wonderland. More reviews arrive for Luther, Secondhand Lions, and Matchstick Men. Plus: More Passion debate, farewells for Elia Kazan, a report from t
Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/01/2003 12:00AM
Film Forum: Is The Passion More Violent than Kill Bill?
"Debate over Mel Gibson's film takes a different turn while religious press critics look at the Kill Bill—Vol.1, Intolerable Cruelty, Mystic River, Good Boy! and House of the Dead"
Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/01/2003 12:00AM
"Film Forum: Big-Screen Women Wrestle with Injustice, Mortality, Family Dynamics, and Chainsaws"
Critics review Veronica Guerin, Pieces of April, My Life Without Me, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Runaway Jury. Plus: More on The DaVinci Code, Intolerable Cruelty, Luther, Good Boy!, Kill Bill—Vol. 1, Mystic River, The Gospel of John, the DVD release
Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/01/2003 12:00AM
Film Forum: Radio Gets Poor Reception
"Tolkien fans grab tickets to Trilogy Tuesday, and what religious critics are saying about Beyond Borders, Sister Helen, Scary Movie 3, horror movies, Brother Bear, other current releases."
Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/01/2003 12:00AM
Film Forum: The Summer's Most Powerful Films? They're Documentaries
Capturing the Friedmans and Stevie document crime, punishment—and glimmers of grace. Plus: What critics say about Thirteen, Jeepers Creepers 2, The Battle of Shaker Heights, Open Range, American Splendor, The Legend of Johnny Lingo, The Medallion, and Di
Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 9/01/2003 12:00AM
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