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The Promise—and Peril—of Big-Screen Bible Epics
Jesus and Noah are coming soon to a theater near you. But two stories regarding their respective film treatments could hardly be more different. And
Romcom R.I.P.?
The venerable romcom. It’s been a part of our cultural fabric forever, hasn’t it? I got to thinking about that because a modern version of
What Does the Fox Say … When He’s High?
It’s sort of my fault Plugged In’s astute and studied music critic Adam Holz got dragged into reviewing such a silly song about a fox.
Movie Monday: Gravity Pulls Down Another Win
It’s probably the most obvious, most elementary part of Newton’s law of universal gravitation: What comes up must come down. Unless, of course, you’re talking
Delivering Some Good TV
Twelve years ago, I was privileged to be on the set for the filming of a Touched By an Angel episode. Afterwards, I would write
He Will Be Greatly Missed’
The Albuquerque Journal, the newspaper of record for New Mexico’s largest city, published an obituary Oct. 3—as they do probably every day. But this one
Why So Serious, BatDad?
Let’s admit the truth, we parents kinda see ourselves as superheroes. And rightfully so. Who else can pick up a room full of blocks, mop
Miley, Britney and Sinead? Oh My!
To begin, a disclaimer: I’m compelled to write about Miley Cyrus again, in large part because she’s being taken to task for her choices by
Movie Monday: Gravity
Chalk it up to the odd physics of open space. How else can we explain how Gravity fell all the way up to first place?
Focus Friday: Adventures in Odyssey—Not Just for Kids Anymore
Almost as far back as I can remember, I’ve been a big fan of radio. One of my earliest radio memories is of me in
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