Through a Screen Darkly: It’s Done!

Last updated on: January 5, 2013 at 12:02 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

After some rest, watch out… I’m going to get busy here again. Read more

Through a Screen Darkly: The Last Crazy Weekend

Last updated on: January 5, 2013 at 12:01 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

My publisher has given me an extra five days to wrap up writing Through a Screen Darkly. It’s a 340-page book, written in three months, while I was still working a full time job. Am I tired? YOU BETCHA. But I’m quite pleased with the result, and I’ve been working with a team of hotshot readers who aren’t afraid to tell me when something I’ve written really sucks. So thanks to their hard work and careful corrections, the thing actually... Read more

Have You Heard Rescue?

Last updated on: January 5, 2013 at 11:23 am By Jeffrey Overstreet

A quick shout-out to my brother, who is, as usual, working overtime to bring the music of his singing group — Rescue — to a church or a festival near you. (more…) Read more

Stock (Plot) Car Racing?

Last updated on: January 5, 2013 at 11:25 am By Jeffrey Overstreet

Does “Cars” maintain Pixar’s string of smashingly great films? (more…) Read more

Looking Closer at Seattle Restaurants

Last updated on: January 5, 2013 at 11:25 am By Jeffrey Overstreet

Someone at Arts and Faith challenged the readers there to post their favorite hometown restaurants. And since this blog is all about the best of the arts, why not include the culinary arts? Here’s what I quickly posted in response. If you’re visiting Seattle, take note: The Santa Fe Cafe Modeled after Santa Fe’s famous “The Shed,” it’s the best New Mexico cuisine in Seattle. Try the Blue Mesa plate “Christmas style,” with a house margarita, and bread pudding baked... Read more

Picking Up Where "The Passion" Left Off

Last updated on: January 5, 2013 at 11:26 am By Jeffrey Overstreet

Thanks to Peter T. Chattaway for catching this breaking news: (more…) Read more

CT’s Mark Moring has been behind the scenes of "The Nativity Story"

Last updated on: January 5, 2013 at 11:27 am By Jeffrey Overstreet

Mark Moring, captain of Christianity Today Movies, traveled to Bethlehem for several days to interview Catherine Hardwicke, Keisha Castle-Hughes, screenwriter Mike Rich, and a five-foot-long black snake. He learned a lot about the upcoming Christmas movie The Nativity Story. (more…) Read more

"Serenity" is Flying Back Into Theaters

Last updated on: January 5, 2013 at 11:28 am By Jeffrey Overstreet

Thanks to Josh Hurst for noting the return of Mal, River, Wash, and Zoe… (more…) Read more

So, how many DaVinci watchers have you "dialogued" with?

Last updated on: January 5, 2013 at 11:29 am By Jeffrey Overstreet

So, we’re now a few weeks into The DaVinci Code‘s theatrical run. Sony lured many Christians into promoting the film, buying tickets, going with their congregations to the movie, and even buying the book. All of this occurred so that Christians could be armed and ready to join a huge “cultural dialogue” because of the great opportunities for evangelism here. When I suggested we were being duped, I was sternly reprimanded. This, I was told, is what Christians are supposed... Read more

While U2 prepares to record, Bono is taking piano lessons.

Last updated on: January 5, 2013 at 11:33 am By Jeffrey Overstreet

JAM! Showbiz reports that U2 is preparing to go back into the studio this summer. Wondering what might be different? (more…) Read more