Died: Stuart Epperson, Who Put Preachers and Political Talk on the Nation’s Radio Waves
The cofounder of Salem Media Group built an “empire of influence” broadcasting religious and political conservatives.
Why It Matters That the Exodus Really Happened
No less than Western law, the civil rights movement, and Christianity itself rest on the historicity of the biblical event.
Last Temptation Turns Twenty-Five
Has the film that spurred boycotts—and one arson attack—stood the test of time?
Underdog Dodgeball Defeats Spielberg’s Terminal
The Terminal—;artful flop; Dodgeball—;ludicrous hit; Around the World in 80 Days—;ludicrous flop.
Harry Potter’s Best Yet? Or His Worst?
Christian film critics debate the pros and cons of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Plus, more reviews of Saved! and Super Size Me.
Nudity, Murder, and Euthanasia … Welcome to 2004
While critics post 2003 favorites, and 2004’s film calendar lurches into view, religious press critics consider Monster, Calendar Girls, The Barbarian Invasions.
Secret Window, Secret Agents
Depp shines through Secret Window, Mamet makes Spartan spark, but Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London stumbles. Plus: more on The Reckoning, Hidalgo, Starsky and Hutch, My Architect, The Passion of The Christ, and how the Bible can revitalize art in culture.
The Top Faith-Offending Films
LA Times includes ‘Passion,’ ‘Da Vinci Code,’ ‘Golden Compass’ on list
The Christians Are Coming!
Christian Frank Peretti hands in less-than-horrifying Hangman’s Curse. In The Fighting Temptations and Matchstick Men, a choir director and a con artist clean up their acts, but Christian press critics are more impressed with Lost in Translation. Plus: Reviews of Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star, The Order, The Gospel of John, Cabin Fever, Thirteen, and more.
Is Hollywood Anti-Catholic?
Angels & Demons, Catholicism and the “Last Acceptable Prejudice”