Film Forum
Jeffrey Overstreet writes CT's "Film Forum" column and "Reel News", posts in-depth reviews of films and music at Looking Closer, and has contributed to Books & Culture, Paste Magazine and Image Journal. Jeffrey works at Seattle Pacific University, and in his spare time he is working on a series of novels.
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King's Men Coulda Been a Contender
Christian critics examine All the King's Men, Jet Li's Fearless, Flyboys, Half Nelson, and Jackass: Number Two, and offer more perspective on Everyone's Hero and The Last Kiss.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Is Jesus Camp Objective? Or Unfair?
Christians debate the documentary Jesus Camp; even Ted Haggard joins the fray. The Black Dahlia takes us to the dark side, while Gridiron Gang and Everyone's Hero make sports fans and families cheer. Plus: The Last Kiss, and more reviews of Lassie and Hollywoodland.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Hollywoodland: Awards for Affleck?
Hollywoodland explores a sleazy mystery. The Protector is all stunts, no story. Plus, The Covenant, more criticism for The Wicker Man, and more enthusiasm for Little Miss Sunshine.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Lassie's Back, Better Than Ever
Christian film critics are pleasantly surprised by Lassie, but aren't so happy to see The Wicker Man again. Plus, Crank, Trust the Man, Crossover, and This Film Is Not Yet Rated.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Invincible predictable, but memorable
Christian film critics on Invincible, How to Eat Fried Worms, Idlewild, Beerfest, and Boynton Beach Club. Plus, yet another review of Little Miss Sunshine.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Snakes and Illusions
Does Snakes on a Plane live up to the hype? Is The Illusionist "cinematic storytelling at its best"? Christian critics review these, and Accepted, Material Girls, and Factotum. Plus, more reviews of Little Miss Sunshine.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Christian Criticism ...and Movie Heroism
What is Christian film criticism, anyway? Plus, reviews of World Trade Center, Step Up, Zoom, Pulse, and more perspectives on Little Miss Sunshine and Lady in the Water.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Ricky Bobby's "Bawdy Absurdity"
Talladega Nights shifts into lowbrow. Barnyard moo-ves audiences. The Night Listener is spooky and baffling. The Descent falls into formula. Plus, more reviews of Scoop and Miami Vice.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Less Miami, More Vice
Critics pull over the fast cars and fast affairs of Miami Vice, admire The Ant Bully, applaud Little Miss Sunshine, sample Scoop, and sentence John Tucker Must Die. Plus, more thoughts on Monster House and Lady in the Water.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Shyamalan's Fairy Tale is All Wet
Christian critics join the chorus of bad reviews for Lady in the Water, question Monster House, dump My Super Ex-Girlfriend, condemn Clerks 2, and weary of The Groomsmen. Plus, more reviews of The Devil Wears Prada and A Scanner Darkly.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Darkly's Dark, Dupree's Depraved
Christian film critics consider A Scanner Darkly, and lament two crass new comedies: You, Me and Dupree and Little Man. Plus, more reviews of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest and Brick.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Yo-Ho-Hollywood! Pirates Tops Box Office!
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest is high-spirited hilarity and record-breaking fun. Plus, Forgiving Dr. Mengele, and more reviews of Wordplay and An Inconvenient Truth.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Superman Returns, but Is That a Good Thing?
The return of the Man of Steel earns mixed reviews, and Click should be turned off. Plus, reviews of The King, The Proposition, Waist Deep, Wordplay, and another review of Cars.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Nacho Not So Dynamite
Christian film critics fight each other in the ring over Nacho Libre, demolish The Lake House, tow away The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, and impound Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties. Plus, more reviews of A Prairie Home Companion and The Omen.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
The Year's Best Car-Toon?
Christian critics agree: Cars is great, but disagree as to how great. Plus, mixed reviews for A Prairie Home Companion, and more reviews of The Omen, The Break-Up, and X-Men: The Last Stand.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Omen, Thou Art Loosed!
Christian critics let loose on The Omen, aren't feeling the love for The Break-Up, and are warming up to Al Gore in An Inconvenient Truth. A DVD release of Duma sets Christian reviewers raving, plus more reviews of Over the Hedge and The Lost City
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
X-Men Critics Stand Divided
Christian reviewers offer different perspectives on X-Men: The Last Stand. Plus, more on The Da Vinci Code.
by Josh Hurst | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
The Da Vinci Dud
Christian film critics rip apart The Da Vinci Code, applaud Over the Hedge, and see no good in See No Evil. Plus, continued coverage of The Promise and Poseidon.
by Josh Hurst | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Da Vinci Draws Jeers
Cannes critics callous about Code, but the movie deviates from book in that the main character, played by Tom Hanks, entertains notion that Jesus might be God after all. Plus: Christian critics slam Poseidon and Just My Luck, but applaud Goal! The Dream Begins.
by Josh Hurst | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Mission Mediocre; Who Gives a Hoot?
Christian film critics debate whether or not the Mission: Impossible franchise should remain on active duty. Meanwhile, critics shoot Hoot and skip An American Haunting; plus, more reviews of United 93 and Akeelah and the Bee.
by Josh Hurst | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
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