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January (Web-only) 2012

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Old Ideas

Angel Band: The Hymn Sessions

God, Love & Romance

Beatrix Runs

The Kingdom

Flickers of Hope for Some of the World's Longest Running Persecuted

Recent gestures offer cautious hope to Burma's Christians.

Man on a Ledge

A lackluster heist film with too many plausibility issues.

The Grey

A chilling adventure that builds to a compelling climax of faith vs. faithlessness.

We Need to Talk About Kevin

A horror story about parenting, asking what is, and isn't, beyond our control.

Albert Nobbs

A powerful character study that transcends its trivial subject matter for deeper truth.

Looking for Jesus in All the Wrong Places

Why do we want to see God’s face when it’s only going to kill us?

Masculinity in the Movies

On the big screen, Christian men are rougher and tougher than ever.

Critics' Choice Movie Awards of 2011

A mix of Oscar favorites and little-known indie films makes up our annual list. PLUS: Macho Christians in the movies.

Interview: Bruce Cockburn

The veteran artist on longevity, war zones, and why he believes Christians can cuss.

Voyageur

Human Again

Where I Find You

Provincial

The Loft Sessions

Clear Heart Full Eyes

Believe

The Business of Religion vs. Jesus

Sorry, but you can't reconstruct an organic version of what you think Jesus should be.

The Flowers of War

There's a compelling story hidden somewhere in this overlong, too graphic war film.

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

An emotionally arresting meditation on what happens after tragedy, with no easy answers.

Haywire

Stylish spy thriller is all fight but little punch.

Red Tails

This movie about high-flying African-American pilots during World War II goes down in flames.

A Spanish Service Is Not Enough: It's Time to Feed the 'Hellenized Latinos'

Reconsidering Spanish-speaking ministry models.

The Most Redeeming Films of 2011

Quiet, contemplative movies top the list. So put the popcorn down and pay close attention.

Interview: Michael W. Smith

He's 54, a grandpa, and has been making music for three decades. But Smitty isn't slowing down one bit.

If It Leads Me Back

Reveal

Which Side Are You On?

When 'Effectiveness' Is Not Effective

In Haiti, we have to trust that our labor is not in vain.

Contraband

When a violent drug dealer threatens his family, a former smuggler agrees to do one last job.

Joyful Noise

Gospel meets Glee in this choir-filled film, but it's hard to find anything worthy of praise.

Why the Bible is Not a Book of Moral Laws

Contrary to popular belief, it's the startling gift book.

The Trouble with Ed Young's Rooftop Sexperiment

Yes, the church needs to talk more about sex. But pastors may need to talk about it less.

Church Wins Firing Case at Supreme Court

Unanimous decision in closely watched case strengthens "ministerial exception."

Clothing Matters: What We Wear to Church

Why what we put on may be more important than we think.

Service Is Not Scandal: Responding to Mark Noll

Why it's good that evangelicals have not, and likely will not, develop an "evangelical mind."

Interview: David Crowder's Last Words

As DC*B releases its final album, we talked to the bandleader about calling it quits.

Give Us Rest

Go

Saint Timothy's

Q & A: Jimmy Carter on his Faith-Filled Presidency

How Christianity played a role in the former President’s office.

Paul Simon: 'God Comes Up a Lot in My Songs'

The legend on spirituality in his music, on evangelicals, and a memorable conversation with John Stott.

O Tenenbaums, O Tenenbaums

A decade after its release, Wes Anderson's 'Royal Tenenbaums' still strikes emotional gold.

Q & A: Mark and Grace Driscoll on Sex for the 21st-Century Christian

The Seattle couple talks to CT about their new book.

Forevermore

Don't Miss

Rob Bell's 'Ginormous' Mirror

Rob Bell's 'Ginormous' Mirror

To read his book is to read about our fascination with ourselves.