2012-10-03T17:09:29-06:00

[This review was originally published at Filmwell.] By now we know that the words “A Darren Aronofsky Film” promise us a fever dream, an intense psychological thriller, a discomforting but enthralling experience. We also know that we’re likely to see very good actors deliver performances so maniacal that veins will bulge and pulse across their temples and throats, as if they’re androids plugged into more voltage than they can survive. And we’ll be confounded by surreal visions  — a man digging... Read more

2012-10-03T17:10:21-06:00

Here’s the review of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader that matters most to me: Steven Greydanus’ review at The National Catholic Register. Steven knows the books inside and out. He knows good moviemaking when he sees it. His review is far better-written than mine will be. But we arrive at the same conclusion: This is the most enjoyable *movie* in the series and yet it’s a confoundingly wrong-headed interpretation of the book. I mean, really…... Read more

2012-10-03T17:11:26-06:00

Marilynne Robinson, the celebrated author of Gilead and Housekeeping, recently surprised her fans with an appearance on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, where she discussed the premise of her new nonfiction work, Absence of Mind, about the ongoing “culture war” between science and religion. And she dared to suggest that the two “sides” are not as separate as media hype would have us believe. The mainstream media, she said, overlooks a thriving dialogue among people like herself who have a... Read more

2012-10-03T17:30:40-06:00

My review of Vision: From the Life of Hildegard von Bingen is published on the site for Seattle Pacific University’s Response magazine. Read more

2012-10-03T17:32:14-06:00

Since it’s far too early for me to share my ten favorite films of 2010, let’s pass the time by reflecting on those films that are celebrating their 20th anniversary. Since I’ve never published a top 10 of 1990 at Looking Closer, I suppose it’s time to look back at what was released that year and share my favorites: (more…) Read more

2012-10-03T17:32:34-06:00

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c The Gretch Who Saved the War on Christmas www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor The Daily Show on Facebook (more…) Read more

2014-06-07T11:50:46-06:00

[An abridged version of this review was published in the October 2010 issue of Christianity Today.] “I have seen the book… the book that turned darkness into light…” (more…) Read more

2012-10-03T17:33:22-06:00

On my Facebook Page, I’m asking for folks to share the names of their favorite illustrators, and links that introduce us to their work. What brought this on? (more…) Read more

2012-10-03T17:34:20-06:00

I’m going to try and recharge my blogging routine by bringing back “The Browser” with a different name – “Fingertips.” TMBG outdid themselves on their album Apollo 18 by including a blast of fleeting songs called “Fingertips”… five-to-ten-second hooks that you can’t get out of your head. Similarly, my blog’s Fingertips will be a list of miscellaneous links and interesting trivia that I found worthy of sharing. For example: What may be the most creative work inspired by Winter 2010... Read more

2012-10-03T17:34:29-06:00

/Film has details and a trailer for the upcoming film about the early days of U2. (more…) Read more

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