More Media
More media of note.
The 10 Most Redeeming Films of 2009
What do a lonely widower, a strong woman with a soft heart, and an African leader have in common? They’re all key characters in the year’s best redemptive movies.
The 2009 CT Critics’ Choice Awards
What do a war movie, a hot air balloon, and a post-apocalyptic father-son love story have in common? They’re among 2009’s best movies, as chosen by CT critics.
Quick Media Takes
Books, films, and music of note in December.
The Best Albums of 2009
Fireflies & Songs runaway No. 1 choice in CT’s Top 12 Albums of the Year.
Darkly’s Dark, Dupree’s Depraved
Christian film critics consider A Scanner Darkly, and lament two crass new comedies: You, Me and Dupree and Little Man. Plus, more reviews of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest and Brick.
Hitchhiker’s Guide Gets a Thumbs Up …Sort Of
Christian critics mixed on The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy but slam XXX: State of the Union; plus, more perspectives on Dear Frankie, The Interpreter, and Melinda and Melinda.
Be Cool Isn’t; Some Critics Make Peace with Pacifier
Be Cool doesn’t measure up to Get Shorty. The Pacifier gets mixed reviews. And The Jacket is an uncomfortable fit. Plus: More reviews of Hitch, Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Man of the House, and The Merchant of Venice.
Fockers Flock to Top, but Flop with Critics
Christian critics consider Meet the Fockers, Fat Albert, The Phantom of the Opera, The Woodsman, Beyond the Sea, Darkness, and offer more reviews of Hotel Rwanda, The Aviator, and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.
Flimsy Flux a Flop for Theron
Christian critics question Aeon Flux. Plus, more reviews of Rent, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, and Walk the Line.