Browser: Séraphine. A new Peter Weir film. Jedi Knights. Cussing. And More.

Last updated on: April 2, 2013 at 9:51 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

The Browser: News & links to raise your eyebrows & furrow your brow. New headlines may be added as the day goes on. Stay tuned. Hi ho, Jeffrey the overworked editor here. Blogging’s been slow, as you have probably noticed. I’ve been reviewing the proofreading edits for Raven’s Ladder, and that effort has swallowed every evening and weekend from September 8th to the present. (I do all of this, oh best beloved, in the hours after my work at the... Read more

Who Would You Describe as “A Great Leader”?

Last updated on: April 2, 2013 at 9:52 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

I’m doing a little research for a project. And here’s the question driving it: Who do you consider to be a great leader? Just to get it out of the way, I’ll say it: Jesus. Okay, now. Moving on. Who else? And give me a line or two about why. Read more

How Do YOU Want Your Music?

Last updated on: March 20, 2013 at 11:26 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

So, fast forward five years. How do you want to enjoy your favorite band? (more…) Read more

The End: By Matt Zoller Seitz and Richard Seitz

Last updated on: March 20, 2013 at 11:22 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

Reconsidering Basterds, and Catching Up with Rightwing Film Geek

Last updated on: March 20, 2013 at 11:27 pm By Guest Contributor

Is it wise for me to tell you that my opinion of Inglourious Basterds has changed dramatically over the past few weeks? I don’t have a review yet to back up that claim. I keep starting to write one, and then my thoughts and feelings continue to evolve. (more…) Read more

Sam Phillips’ Huge News

Last updated on: March 20, 2013 at 11:15 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

Sam Phillips fans… are you sitting down? (more…) Read more

Bazan, Brazen.

Last updated on: March 20, 2013 at 11:14 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

UPDATE: I just realized that I never posted THIS. Which is a thrilling profile of David Bazan, featuring excellent perspective from David Dark. (more…) Read more

I know what’ll be playing in my home this Christmas.

Last updated on: April 4, 2013 at 1:32 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

This is the work of my friend M. Dale Prins. For years, I thought his sense of humor was his greatest gift. I was wrong. Spread the word. And stock up on copies for Christmas gifts: http://www.emmanuelshall.com/ Read more

Bill Hybels: What Bono Taught Me About Fighting Poverty

Last updated on: April 4, 2013 at 1:26 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

At U.S. News and World Report, Bill Hybels is talking about Bono. Hybels is the founder of Willow Creek Community Church outside of Chicago, the fourth largest congregation in the country. He says: Nearly two weeks ago, I stood before 7,000 people—and an additional 60,000 connected via satellite feed—who gathered for the Willow Creek Association’s annual two-day conference the Global Leadership Summit to hear from diverse faculty on the subject of how to get better at leading whatever it is... Read more

Dawn-Treading Where They Shouldn’t?

Last updated on: April 4, 2013 at 12:54 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

Let’s just be clear. These Narnia movies aren’t supposed to be based on the books. They’re supposed to be based on the filmmakers’ *memories* of the books, which they might not have read since childhood. Because, you know, those memories will be so much better than the books. And who could expect a busy filmmaker to actually read the novel he’s adapting? (more…) Read more