Tag: The Gospel

  • The Witch

    The Witch

    About this time last year, buzz began to spread about a horror film hot off the festival circuit called It Follows. The reviews were incredible. Critics called it one of the scariest films in years. They were right. Not only was It Follows one of the best horror films in recent memory, it was also…

  • The Hateful Eight

    The Hateful Eight

    There are few filmmakers as polarizing as Quentin Tarantino. Some celebrate him. Others revile him. Now Tarantino is back with his latest film The Hateful Eight — a fitting title considering this is the eighth film of his career. Listen to this month’s podcast as we ask: Is there truth in the works of Quentin…

  • The Gospel According to Top Gun

    The Gospel According to Top Gun

    I recently revisited the seminal 80’s movie Top Gun (which is still one of my all time favourites). The movie centres around Maverick, a young, talented fighter pilot, and his radar operator, code named Goose. Arrogantly aware of his exceptional skill, Maverick believes himself above the rules governing his peers and the navy at large. Maverick…

  • A Postmodern Guide to Absolute Truth

    A Postmodern Guide to Absolute Truth

    A few weeks ago, I had a revelation. Age of Ultron just hit theaters as I hit the road for a friend’s wedding, and I found myself discussing the film with some Christians outside my normal circle. Excitedly, I shared my take on the similarities between superhero movies and the Gospel, and why I thought…

  • Ex Machina

    Ex Machina

    What is it that makes us human? Our anatomy? Our emotions? Our morality? If all these things could be reproduced, what would be left to distinguish the artificial from the flesh and blood? Those are the questions raised by writer/director Alex Garland’s new film Ex Machina. This is the latest addition in a long history…

  • The Marvel Universe

    The Marvel Universe

    This month we kick off the summer movie season with a special Marvel podcast!  Listen in as we discuss the history of Marvel, the secret to their success, and why superhero movies strike a chord deep in our souls.

  • Whiplash

    Whiplash

    What does it take to be great at something?  Not just talented.  Not just good.  Great.  That’s the question at the heart of the gripping film Whiplash. Terrence Fletcher thinks he knows the answer.  Fletcher, played to Oscar winning perfection, by J.K. Simmons, believes greatness can only be achieved by pushing people past their breaking…