“Children of Men”: A Mother’s Perspective

Last updated on: January 29, 2013 at 3:43 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

Here’s an intriguing response to Children of Men that was posted by Jen Zug (who blogs here) over at ArtsandFaith.com… (more…) Read more

A Few Thoughts on Christmas Day 2006

Last updated on: January 29, 2013 at 3:02 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

Today, as the same old Christmas carols played, one line rang out as if it was brand new for me. “How silently, how silently the wondrous gift is given.” There have been precious few moments of quiet in my year, as I have set in motion so much sound and fury in my own life that I can hardly hear myself think. In such a state of self-induced hysteria, I’m almost sure to miss Him when he comes again and... Read more

Indiewire Critics Rate the Best of 2006

Last updated on: January 29, 2013 at 3:33 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

Thanks to Doug Cummings for posting this link. It represents the votes of a long list of writers, many of whom would be on my list of the best film critics working today. And the list itself is amazing, including so many great titles that will go overlooked by the Academy and other more commercial endeavors. (more…) Read more

Bono’s not a Christian Because He Cusses. Or So I’m Told.

Last updated on: January 28, 2013 at 9:49 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

This just came in as a comment on a previous post, but hey… I think it deserves a post all its own. (more…) Read more

J. Hoberman on “Children of Men”

Last updated on: January 28, 2013 at 9:28 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

The raves are pouring in. Children of Men is the movie that you’ll be sorry you missed. Unless, of course, you go see it. (more…) Read more

J. Robert Parks Raves About “Children of Men”

Last updated on: January 28, 2013 at 8:38 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

I love it when a movie rekindles, and increases, my love and appreciation of what movies can do. Children of Men does that for me. I’m seeing it again tonight, and I’m just giddy with anticipation. (more…) Read more

Luci Shaw on Remembering Mary at Christmas

Last updated on: January 28, 2013 at 8:39 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

My dear friend, the ever-inspiring Luci Shaw, has just published a meditation on Mary at Christianity Today. Enjoy. Read more

Alfonso Cuarón: “Narrative is the Poison of Cinema”

Last updated on: March 20, 2013 at 1:54 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

Children of Men drops you smack dab in the middle of an apocalypse. You’d better be ready. Alfonso Cuarón isn’t interested in explaining everything to the audience. He wants us to struggle to get our bearings. The work of understanding is what makes art an experience rather than just an assault or a “message.” (more…) Read more

Slant Critics: Two Intriguing Year’s-Best Lists.

Last updated on: January 28, 2013 at 8:52 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

I’m listening to the critics at Slant Magazine this year. Why? Well, because both of them picked The New World as the best film of 2005, having seen only a hastily fashioned awards-consideration version. Looking at their picks for this year, I’m already agreeing with several of their choices. And some of them I haven’t seen yet, but I’ll have to get out to track them down now. (more…) Read more

Morefield Says, Shut Up and Go See the Chicks!

Last updated on: January 28, 2013 at 9:29 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

I’ve just posted Ken Morefield‘s review of Shut Up and Sing, the new documentary about the Dixie Chicks and the trouble they fell into when one of them said something critical about the President. After musing about the effects of Natalie’s challenging lyrics, he ends up considering the effects… or lack of them… caused by a certain television personality. (more…) Read more