2013 Movie Picks: Nick Olson
Movies that tell truth – about social history, relationships, and more – through documentary, animation, biography, and fiction.
The Book of Life
Visually splendid tale of myth and wonder, though not without some disappointingly modern conclusions.
The Boxtrolls
They worked so hard on the animation that they forgot to write a good story.
Deliver Us From Evil
The biggest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing us he didn’t exist.
Prayer, Dark Mysticism, and Flannery: A Conversation with Scott Derrickson
The director of ‘Deliver Us From Evil’—and Marvel’s pick for ‘Dr. Strange’—talks about faith, evil, and why he makes horror movies.
Muppets Most Wanted
The Muppets have always been about family – and this movie makes it clear what holds them together.
The Quick Take for January 17, 2014
An evangelical film gets an Oscar nomination, ‘Frozen’ is headed to Broadway, and more.
2013 Movie Picks: Tim Wainwright
A journey, a rom-com, a dark comedy, a thriller, a horror film, and a movie about Linda Lovelace.
2013 Movie Picks: Jackson Cuidon
Movies about family and coming of age, and one that will make you jump.
VFF 2013—Day 2: ‘Le Joli Mai’ and ‘A Touch of Sin’
Two films that ask us: Do you understand your sin?