Christ and Pop Culture
Doctor Who stories aren't that original. Some are even blatant rip-offs. How does that affect the show’s stories? Read more
Doctor Who stories aren't that original. Some are even blatant rip-offs. How does that affect the show’s stories? Read more
Beer sales in China were almost nonexistent for the female market, so some brew was designed especially for them: a fruit-flavored variety boasting all the innocence and sweetness of Hello Kitty. I can’t help but feel sad for my childhood icon. Poor girl. Read more
Wired reports that Damon Lindelof (Star Trek into Darkness, Prometheus, Lost) is working on a new series for HBO titled The Leftovers. Based on Tom Perrotta’s novel, the series takes place several years after the world has experienced a Rapture-like event that isn’t quite like some Christians were expecting. The show boasts a solid cast, including Christopher Eccleston and Liv Tyler, and Peter Berg directed the pilot. No word on an air date yet, but HBO has ordered 10 episodes. Read more
"Along with being God’s perfect word, the hymnbook of the Bible is an unparalleled artistic achievement that has not only transformed the Church but the entirety of Western music and culture." Read more
"Were my boys ever to ask me if they could sign up, I must admit that I'd probably do my best to dissuade them." Read more
As much as I hate to see my beloved summer go, I always look forward to the autumn months that bring with it a collection of Oscar-worthy films. Here’s a list of 16 films that could win an Oscar this year. I am particularly excited about Inside Llewyn Davis (a Coen Bros. film) and Saving Mr. Banks, the back-story to our beloved Mary Poppins. Read more
Many hands have wrung recently over an apparent dearth of writers of faith in the world of letters. While that charge is disputable, it is certainly not disputable that Jesus has been getting a lot of literary attention in recent months. An article in the Guardian aggregates these additions to the long history of fictional riffing on the life of Christ. One of the novels mentioned, Colm Tóibín’s The Testament of Mary, is on this year’s shortlist for the prestigious Man... Read more
"In today’s world, new innovations come along so often that we hardly have time to keep track of them, much less integrate them thoughtfully into our lives." Read more
"Star Trek Into Darkness, however, comes closer than its predecessor to demonstrating a respect for the dignity of each individual life." Read more
The smartwatch manufacturing bandwagon is growing more and more crowded (with Nissan now jumping aboard). The rapidly growing popularity of smartwatches and other “self-tracking” devices seems to be fueling a lifestyle movement called the “Quantified Self.” NPR has an interesting story on self-trackers, here, along with a list of apps to help you find meaning in the data of your bodily functions. Happy quantifying. Read more
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