Watching ‘The Help’ as an African American Woman
The new movie powerfully demonstrates that racial reconciliation happens not primarily through speeches and “diversity training” but through everyday friendships.
My Top 5 Books On Dating
Picks by Camerin Courtney, the author of “Table for One” and co-author of “The UnGuide to Dating.”
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.
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.
Are Chick Flicks ‘Emotional Porn’?
It depends on how you view them.
Should Christians See ‘Precious’?
What is the spiritual benefit of watching hard-to-watch films?
Yo-Ho-Hollywood! Pirates Tops Box Office!
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest is high-spirited hilarity and record-breaking fun. Plus, Forgiving Dr. Mengele, and more reviews of Wordplay and An Inconvenient Truth.
Tired of Explosions and Mindless Action?
Stealth just the latest noisy thriller to crash and burn at the box office. But Sky High gets, ahem, high marks and Must Love Dogs gets mixed reactions. Plus more on March of the Penguins, Murderball, Rize, The Beautiful Country, The Island, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
A Soaring Romance, a Flying House, a Derailed Marriage
Christian critics praise Pride & Prejudice, play Zathura, debunk Derailed, bicker with Bee Season, and bury Get Rich or Die Tryin’. Plus, more reviews of Good Night, and Good Luck and Jarhead.
When a Stranger Tops the Box Office
When a Stranger Calls not so scary, A Good Woman not so good, Something New not so new. Plus, more reviews of The New World and Nanny McPhee.