On Christianity Today's "Feedback" page, you'll see a wide range of responses to Peter T. Chattaway's review of the film Save Me. Read the review. Then read the responses. Quite a variety of responses there. Some show evidence that the writers actually read Chattaway's review. (And you can bet that there were plenty of other letters CT found unfit to print.) But the Ted Slater award* goes to Ron F. Wagley, who says: Your review of Save Me leaves me saddened that you endorse this … [Read more...]
Focus on the Family’s Ted Slater Tells Christianity Today to “Repent.” Peter Chattaway Responds.
June 16, 2008 By 4 Comments
Same song, second verse. … [Read more...]
Christianity Today: 2 1/2 stars (out of 4) for “Prince Caspian”
May 15, 2008 By 1 Comment
Are you looking forward to the appearance of Bacchus in Prince Caspian? Alas, you won't see that scene. That's just the beginning of the cuts that concern Peter T. Chattaway in his review of the movie at Christianity Today. Wow. Chattaway does find the film quite entertaining. But I just wish that efforts like this one, and like Alfonzo Cuaron's extraordinary film Children of Men, would do away with the label "Based on the book." Rather, they are new stories, "Inspired by elements … [Read more...]
Peter Chattaway Reviews “Expelled”
April 24, 2008 By 4 Comments
My friend and colleague Peter Chattaway has joined the growing list of Christian film critics who have very mixed feelings about Expelled: No Intelligence Necessary. His review is published at BC Christian News. He comments even further at his blog. Here are some memorable moments: … [Read more...]
Chattaway’s Email Conversation with “Golden Compass” Author Philip Pullman
November 29, 2007 By 1 Comment
Peter T. Chattaway has a new article about The Golden Compass up at CanadianChristianity.com. But even more interesting... here is the transcript of his email interview with author Philip Pullman. If there is anybody out there agreeing with Donna Frietas... that The Golden Compass is a work of deep Christian theology... I recommend you consider the things Pullman says in this interview. Plus, Pullman says a few things about his upcoming work, in which he says he'll be saying "a whole … [Read more...]
Specials: Auralia Meets Graeme; Gaffney on CAFF; Chattaway on Faith/Film
November 2, 2007 By 2 Comments
I'm going back into a period of intense imagining, polishing up the sequel to Auralia's Colors. So, offline I'll be rather antisocial for the next few weeks, and my blogging may slow down a bit. By the way, did I mention that I'll send you autographed copies of Auralia's Colors if you want to give them as Christmas presents? Just follow the instructions. Or, if you prefer not to have any ink scrawled on the title page, just pick them up at your local bookstore, or online at Amazon … [Read more...]
Peter Chattaway on “For The Bible Tells Me So”
August 25, 2007 By Leave a Comment
At the Arts and Faith conversation, Peter T. Chattaway reveals that he has seen For The Bible Tells Me So, a documentary about homosexuals and their experience in the church. … [Read more...]
Is Ned Flanders Your Role Model?
August 23, 2007 By 1 Comment
Here's Peter T. Chattaway musing about just how much Ned Flanders' role in The Simpsons Movie has impressed some Christian media personalities. Is Ned *your* role model? … [Read more...]
The latest amazing presumption about my life, my faith
February 18, 2007 By 16 Comments
Does this sound presumptuous to you? The reality is [Mark, Peter, and Jeffrey] are guys who spend all day immersed in the culture of Hollywood, ostensibly “screening” movies while others work real full time jobs to support them.* That claim, and another extensive attack on CT film critics, was posted by a Christian talk-show host today. What follows is a response to the accusation, not an "attack" on his character. He smote us with that accusation. Allow me to hold up the facts, and you … [Read more...]
Chattaway criticizes “Last Sin Eater”, Director Fires Back
February 13, 2007 By 29 Comments
Peter T. Chattaway wrote a thoughtful, observant review of the new movie called The Last Sin Eater this week at Christianity Today Movies. Just as a Christian car mechanic should be concerned with the technical condition of a car, so a film critic should concern himself with the technical condition of a car. Peter is a Christian ... has been for as long as he's been writing, and longer, and has been a vital part of evangelical-Christian dialogue for years. In the interest of encouraging … [Read more...]
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