In October, I interviewed one of my heroes, rock star and filmmaker Steve Taylor about the experience of making his first feature film, The Second Chance. And then I wrote the interview into my book. And then the book got too long, and I had to cut several chapters. Sadly, the interview was one of the pieces that had to go, and that was one of the cuts that hurt the most. But I am now offering it as part... Read more
One of the most inspiring and creative artists I know, Margaret Smith, seems to have some new and exciting chapter in her life opening up every time I talk with her. But this week, she’s blogging about having made a remarkable decision. She’s become a Benedictine oblate novice. Ahhh, following in the footsteps of the great Kathleen Norris. (more…) Read more
Infuze Magazine has not only posted the full first chapter for Through a Screen Darkly … but they now have Matthew Winslow’s review of the book. Read more
This CanWest article about The Golden Compass rightly spotlights the crux of the conflict over author Phillip Pullman’s anti-Christian prejudice and anti-C.S. Lewis propaganda. (more…) Read more
Remember our chat about who should play Wonder Woman? Were you one of the many Joss Whedon fans looking forward to his take on the story? (more…) Read more
Ralph Winter and Bristol Bay are bringing The Screwtape Letters to the big screen! The Screwtape Letters is such a powerful work, one of the highest pinnacles of C.S. Lewis’s works. And in a world in which the whole idea of evil is constantly called into question, this text continues to serve as a treasure trove of insight. Wow. Who should play Screwtape? Who should play Wormwood? Who should direct it? (more…) Read more
I can’t publish my review of Amazing Grace yet. But I will say this. The preview led me to believe it would be cheesy, overly sentimental, and old-fashioned in the worst kind of way. I’m pleasantly surprised to tell you that you should plan to see it on opening night. There are plenty of highlights that make it worth your time and attention … not the least of which is its unapologetic celebration of Christian faith, and strong (if unfortunately... Read more
I’ve just seen the first film of the year that will be on my Favorites of 2007 list at the end of the year. God Grew Tired of Us tells a heartbreaking, awe-inspiring story, and it does so with energy, attentiveness, efficiency, and a surprising amount of humor. There is also a knockout punch at the end that will fill theaters with the smell of fresh tears. (more…) Read more
What’s your favorite Christian radio show? Favorite Christian podcast? (more…) Read more
Walden Media’s upcoming adventure Bridge to Terabithia looks intriguing. I haven’t read Paterson’s work yet, but an interview she did for Books and Culture several years ago has stuck with me because of the passionate way she spoke about the role of the Christian artist… Access to the full article requires a subscription to the CT library (an investment that will reward you above and beyond your expectations, by the way). (more…) Read more
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