David Spritz (Nicholas Cage) is the depressed 40-ish Chicago television weatherman in search of his soul in this peculiar film that seems like it might be a comedy, but in reality is a serious enough drama. David is divorced from his wife Noreen (Hope Davis) and has two troubled children, Mike (Nicholas Hoult) who is being seduced by his court-appointed counselor, and the over-weight Shelly (Gemmenne de la Pena) who seems bored with life. David's father, Robert (Michael Caine), is concerned for … [Read more...]

Scripture, rapture and Apocalypse: 'Left Behind: World at War' As one year ends and another begins in the church's liturgical cycle, the Scripture readings remind us that Christ has died, he has risen, and he will come again in glory, at a time we do not know, to judge the living and the dead. This apocalyptic theme often appears in both literature and cinema. On the weekend of Oct. 22, "Left Behind: World at War" opened in 3,200 Protestant churches around the country with a … [Read more...]