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June (Web-only) 2009
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Public Enemies
Cops and robbers collide in this thrilling Depression-era drama from the modern master of the crime epic, Michael Mann. PLUS: Overstreet on "A Mann's World."
June 30, 2009
Catching Up With ... Michael Sweet
The famed Stryper frontman reflects on losing his wife to cancer, the group's 25th anniversary, plus an update on his role in legendary rock band Boston.
June 30, 2009
Recovering from 'The Year of Living Biblically'
Author A. J. Jacobs talks with CT about becoming a minor celebrity in the Christian world.
June 30, 2009
CDs on The List
Short reviews of new albums by Brian Blade, Seasons, Madeleine Peyroux, and Iona.
June 30, 2009
A Mann's World
Public Enemies director Michael Mann often blurs the line between the good guys and the bad in the moral crossfire between cops and robbers.
June 30, 2009
How Old Is the Old-Time Religion?
Scholars challenge David Bebbington in The Advent of Evangelicalism.
June 29, 2009
A Song Grows in Brooklyn
Inspired by community, biblical truth, and good music, a Brooklyn couple makes music in their living room—as The Welcome Wagon.
June 29, 2009
Chéri
Michelle Pfeiffer stars as the most gorgeous prostitute in all of human history, but this feast for the eyes offers little for the heart.
June 26, 2009
The Stoning of Soraya M.
This graphic—perhaps too much so—depiction of a real event raises awareness about the injustice that women still face in many parts of the world.
June 26, 2009
Revolution Redux
Southern Baptists debate relationship between evangelism and identity.
June 26, 2009
My Sister's Keeper
You'll need good supplies of both patience and tissues to get through this heart-wrenching story about a cancer-stricken teenager and the younger sister who was genetically engineered to save her.
June 26, 2009
Christian Publisher Still Plans Kate Gosselin Book
Zondervan is advertizing a cookbook by the Jon & Kate Plus Eight star.
June 26, 2009
What to Wear to Focus
A dress code change, an incentive not to get pregnant, and other items from the week's news. How much were you paying attention?
June 26, 2009
The NAE Chooses Government Affairs Director
Veteran World Relief worker to replace Richard Cizik.
June 24, 2009
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Of course it's weak on plot and heavy on cool effects, but its shameful and unnecessary elements take it far from harmless brainless entertainment.
June 24, 2009
A Passion for Women's Rights
Jim Caviezel and Steve McEveety, who played critical roles in The Passion, expose human rights violations in Iran through their new film, The Stoning of Soraya M.
June 23, 2009
Your Eggs Cost How Much?
Which state's government wants to purchase women's eggs for research? Is Wittenburg, Germany, a Christian hub? And other questions from this week's news.
June 19, 2009
$9.99
In this clay animation feature, characters living in an apartment building interact, and deal with love, disappointment, and hope.
June 19, 2009
The Proposal
An outlandish premise kicks off a most satisfyingly funny and romantic love story, with Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds at the top of their games.
June 19, 2009
Moon
Smart, old-school sci-fi in the tradition of 2001: A Space Odyssey featuring a terrific turn by Sam Rockwell and solid direction from rookie Duncan Jones. (And yes, he's David Bowie's son.)
June 19, 2009
Year One
Lots of gross-out humor and a consistently lowbrow take on the Book of Genesis make this raunchy comedy one of the most disappointing Bible-themed movies in decades.
June 19, 2009
Pageant Preachers
Carrie Prejean isn't the only Christian contestant using the contest as a platform for her beliefs—or who has faced questions about compromising them.
June 17, 2009
Around the Well
He says he's renounced the faith he grew up with, but Sam Beam's music—including his latest—is infused with religious imagery and spiritual longings.
June 16, 2009
Ten Theology Books for Your Beach Bag
Shake up your summer selections with these new releases.
June 15, 2009
Saguaro Seminar Stays with Obama
Obama continually builds relationships, ideas and skills found from a Harvard seminar on social capital.
June 12, 2009
Gas Explosion
Which pastor's house was damaged earlier this week? What percent of megachurch attendees are single? And other questions from this week's news.
June 12, 2009
'We Are Not Commanded To Be a Docent in the Art Museum. We Are Commanded To Love the Poor.'
World Vision president Richard Stearns says the greatest sin of our generation is apathy.
June 12, 2009
Imagine That
Eddie Murphy learns to connect with his young daughter in this comedy that doesn't always connect with its audience.
June 12, 2009
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
A tightly-wound, suspenseful depiction of New York City that asks important questions about life, innocence, and fate.
June 12, 2009
Appeals Court Declares Ten Commandments Monument Unconstitutional
Judges say the Oklahoma monument would reflect a government endorsement of religion.
June 11, 2009
Hope Mingled with Sadness
Inspired by the likes of Ozu, the Dardennes, and Bonhoeffer, filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung finds light after the darkness in Rwanda—and in himself.
June 9, 2009
Too Unorthodox Even for the Episcopal Church?
Church leaders appear to have vetoed a bishop-elect for the first time since the 1930s. But few opponents are celebrating.
June 8, 2009
You Want Me to Bring What to Church?
A pastor wants his congregation to show and tell, Harvard graduates sign a new pledge, and other questions from this week's news.
June 5, 2009
Away We Go
A couple on the cusp of parenthood sets out in search of community in this uneven-yet-compelling portrait of nomadic hipsters trying to put down roots.
June 5, 2009
My Life in Ruins
Even the star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding can't save this mess of a comedy. More like a Greek tragedy, it seems.
June 5, 2009
Land of the Lost
Hard to believe that the original producers of the campy Saturday morning adventure from the '70s are also responsible for this extremely crude, juvenile, and unfunny remake.
June 5, 2009
Job Search
Two foreign films poignantly illustrate that our quests for the perfect job—more money, more stuff—might miss the point of what really matters in life.
June 3, 2009
Abortion Violence and American Democracy
The ironic relationship between the pro-life movement and its radical fringe.
June 3, 2009
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