‘Paterson’ Richly Rewards the Watchful
So much depends upon a bus driver, carefully attentive, writing poetry in Paterson, NJ.
The Broken Hands of Doctor Strange
What Marvel’s latest hero movie teaches us about engaging suffering.
Do You Believe in Confirmation Bias?
Reflections on the Christian movie echo chamber.
Noah
After a flood of reviews and controversy, it’s finally here. So should you see it?
The Quick Take for August 16, 2013
Our new weekly cheat sheet with streaming picks, movie news, and a roundup of critics’ responses to recent releases.
God on the Streets of Gotham
A brief look.
Interview: Why Jane Goodall Thinks Chimps May Have Souls
The world’s foremost expert says chimpanzees may even have a kind of spiritual awareness.
‘Hobbit’ Trailer Makes Critic Cry
Well, almost. Steven D. Greydanus says preview hints at a good movie. Maybe. Hopefully.
Masculinity in the Movies
On the big screen, Christian men are rougher and tougher than ever.
Calling for Heroic Commitment
The makers of ‘Fireproof’ are improving their craft with ‘Courageous,’ their new film about fatherhood.