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9.4

Retro Review: Ben-Hur (1959)

April 19, 2020

Never has there been a film as big as Ben-Hur. Over sixty years on, is it still worthy of the saying?

by Tyler Hummel

8.8

Review: I Still Believe

April 14, 2020

I Still Believe is a film about faith, in more ways than one.

by Juliana Purnell

8.5

Retro Review: Shadowlands (1993)

April 12, 2020

Detailing an important period in C.S. Lewis's life, Shadowlands depicts a needed frailty and humanity to one of modern Christianity's favorite writers.

by Tyler Hummel

Flawed Faith: The Radicalism of The Gospel According to St. Matthew

April 10, 2020

What does it mean to live life radically the way Jesus did?

by Tyler Hummel

7.3

Review: Reel Redemption

March 4, 2020

Reel Redemption does a solid job parsing its way through the history of Hollywood, highlighting Christianity's complicated relationship to the medium along the way.

by Tyler Hummel

Flawed Faith: Love, Idolatry and Trainspotting

February 14, 2020

For some, Valentine's Day is a time to appreciate your significant other. For others, it might be the opportune moment to reassess what we idolize in life, using Trainspotting as an example of what happens when we lean too heavily on our vices and [...]

by Tyler Hummel

Flawed Faith: Ben Solo’s Progress

January 12, 2020

Ben Solo's journey in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, may bare a resemblence to an important lesson contained within The Pilgrim's Progress.

by Tyler Hummel

Flawed Faith: It’s a Wonderful Life, Expectations, and God’s Will

December 22, 2019

In the grand scheme of things, God places us where we are because he wants us to affect those who we most immediately contact.

by Tyler Hummel

Flawed Faith: Disney, Post-Modernism and The Meaning of Star Wars

December 15, 2019

As the premiere of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker draws near, we question why this franchise may resonate with so many, and why it's still relevant in an ever-changing world.

by Tyler Hummel

Flawed Faith: The Exorcist, Martin, Screwtape, and Superstition

October 29, 2019

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” —Romans 8:28 Released in 1973, The Exorcist is arguably the most hotly-debated film in the history of Christendom. That’s a [...]

by Tyler Hummel

Flawed Faith: Tony Stark and the Lament for Modernity

September 22, 2019

Tony Stark is simultaneously the best and worst case for modernity in the modern world.

by Tyler Hummel

Flawed Faith: Silence, Joshua Harris, and Losing Faith

August 5, 2019

God may be silent, but he's always beside us. GUG writer Tyler Hummel pontificates on the movie and novel Silence and the dilemma the story presents to Christians.

by Tyler Hummel

Flawed Faith: The Last Temptation of Christ’s Revisionist Faith

April 21, 2019

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. —Romans 8:28 In the opening minutes of Martin Scorsese’s The Last Temptation of Christ, we’re treated to a very [...]

by Tyler Hummel

Flawed Faith: Spotlight and When The Church Fails Us

August 27, 2018

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. —Romans 8:28 The 2015 Best Picture-winning film Spotlight recently shot back onto my radar again after a few years without seeing [...]

by Tyler Hummel

8.7

Review: The Heart of Man + Participant’s Guide

July 8, 2018

Distributor: Unearthed Pictures Director: Eric Esau Writers: Eric Esau, Jason Pamer, Jonathan Sharpe (co-writer) Composer: Tony Anderson Starring: Robert Fleet, Serena Karnagy, Justin Torrence, William Paul Young, Jackie Hill Perry, Dr. Dan Allender [...]

by Juliana Purnell

8.3

Review: I Can Only Imagine

April 1, 2018

Distributors: Lionsgate & Roadside Attractions Directors: Andrew Erwin & Jon Erwin Writers: Alex Cramer (story), Jon Erwin, Brent McCorkle Composer: Brent McCorkle Starring: J. Michael Finley, Trace Adkins, Madeline Carroll, Dennis Quaid Genre: [...]

by Juliana Purnell

4.8

2.5

Review: Samson (2018)

March 21, 2018

Distributor: Pure Flix Productions Director: Bruce Macdonald, Gabriel Sabloff (co-director) Writers: Jason Baumgardner, Galen Gilbert, Timothy Ratajczak, Zach Smith Composer: Will Musser Starring: Jackson Rathbone, Billy Zane, Taylor James, Caitlin Leahy [...]

by Juliana Purnell

8.5

Review: Right Between Your Ears + Q&A with Director Sheila Marshall and Neuros...

March 7, 2018

Distributor: Java Films Director: Sheila Marshall Writers: Sheila Marshall & Kris de Meyer Composer: Jorge Puig Starring: John-Christian Bateman (voice), Michael Bertenshaw, Nick Edison, Harold Camping. Genre: Documentary Rating: Not Rated Right [...]

by Juliana Purnell

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8.6

Retro Review: A Charlie Brown Christmas

December 21, 2017

Distributor: Lee Mendelson Films Director: Bill Melendez Writers: Charles M. Schulz Composer: Vince Guaraldi Starring: Peter Robbins, Chris Shea, Tracy Stratford, Tracy Stratford, Kathy Steinberg, Bill Melendez Genre: Animation Rating: G A Charlie Brown [...]

by Tyler Hummel

7.5

6.3

Review: The Star

December 20, 2017

Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment Director: Timothy Reckart Writers: Carlos Kotkin (screenplay and story) & Simon Moore (story). Composer: John Paesano Starring: Steven Yeun, Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carey, Christopher Plummer, Keegan-Michael Key, [...]

by Juliana Purnell

7.6

Review: Mully

October 8, 2017

Distributor: Fathom Events Director: Scott Haze Writer: Scott Haze Starring: Charles Mully, Esther Mully, Lucky Hassan, Jennifer Ndunge Mukwata Genre: Documentary Rating: NR “Faith as small as a mustard seed.” I remember that line being repeated ad [...]

by Tyrone Barnes

7.6

Review: Detroit

August 12, 2017

Distributor: Annapurna Pictures Director: Kathryn Bigelow Writers: Mark Boal Composer: James Newton Howard Genre: Crime, Drama, History Starring: John Boyega, Will Poulter, Algee Smith, Jason Mitchell, John Krasinkski, Anthony Mackie Rating: R When I [...]

by Josh Odom

3.0

Review: The Shack

May 31, 2017

Distributor: Summit Entertainment Director: Stuart Hazeldine Writer: John Fusco, Andrew Lanham, Destin Cretton, and William P Young Composer: Aaron Zigman Starring: Sam Worthington, Octavia Spencer, Radha Mitchell, Avraham Aviv Alush, Sumire Matsubara [...]

by Lucas Sharley

5.9

5.3

Review: Ghost in the Shell

May 23, 2017

Distributor: Paramount Pictures Director: Rupert Sanders Writers: Shirow Masamune, Jamie Moss, William Wheeler, Ehren Kruger Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Juliette Binoche, Pilou Asbæk, Takeshi Kitano Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Action & [...]

by Sarah Bennett

8.8

7.9

Review: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

May 7, 2017

Distributor: Columbia Pictures Director: James Gunn Writers: James Gunn, Dan Abnett Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Michael Rooker, Kurt Russell, Bradley Cooper, Karen Gillian Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Action & Adventure [...]

by Sarah Bennett

8.2

Review: The Case for Christ

April 15, 2017

Distributor: Pure Flix Entertainment Director: Jon Gunn Writer: Brian Bird Starring: Mike Vogel, Erika Christensen, Frankie Faison, Faye Dunaway, Robert Forster Genre: Christian Drama Rating: PG I remember what an eye-opener it was for me to pick up Lee [...]

by Tyrone Barnes

7.9

7.4

Review: Ben-Hur (2016)

August 20, 2016

Distributor: MGM/Paramount Pictures Director: Timur Bekmambetov Writers: Lew Wallace (based on the novel by), Keith R. Clarke & John Ridley (screenplay) Stars: Jack Huston, Toby Kebbell, Rodrigo Santoro, Nazanin Boniadi, Ayelet Zurer, Pilou Asbæk, [...]

by Colby Bryant

5 Things We Can Learn From the Christian Movie Boom

September 16, 2015

As I walked into the theater to see War Room, the number two movie in the nation despite critical bashing from Rotten Tomatoes, I realized I wasn’t about to have your every day cinema experience. This was a Christian movie. This experience would [...]

by Michael P M

The One Movie Genre Christians Will Not Touch (But I Hope They Do)

August 11, 2015

Christian films are quite a weird movie genre. Are they Christian because they evangelize the Gospel? Do they have to evangelize to be considered Christian or do they need to be made by a believer? Can movies with great analogies be Christian if [...]

by Michael P M

Interview: Will Bakke – Director of Believe Me

May 6, 2015

We got a chance to talk with the one and only Will Bakke, director of the comedy film Believe Me released September 26, 2014. He also directed the documentaries Beware of Christians and One Nation Under God. Q. My first question is, what was the [...]

by Cody Armour

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