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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United 93 Soars, RV Stalls
Christian critics love United 93, tolerate RV, are okay with Akeelah and the Bee, and say "forget it" to Stick It. Plus, a review of Water.
by Josh Hurst | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
A Sentinel, a Satire, and Silent Hill
Christian film critics take on The Sentinel, American Dreamz, and Silent Hill, and give us further perspectives on Friends with Money, The Notorious Bettie Page, The Wild, and Scary Movie 4.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Critics Aren't Wild About The Wild
Christian film critics review The Wild, Friends with Money, Scary Movie 4, The Notorious Bettie Page, and Hard Candy, but can't find anything to get excited about.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Take the Lead Formulaic but Worthy
Take the Lead goes nowhere new, Lucky Number Slevin is sordid and unsatisfying, The Benchwarmers are bone-headed, and Phat Girlz isn't much fun. Meanwhile, L'Enfant is a terrific art film and Don't Come Knocking a thoughtful parable. Plus, more on Ice Age: The Meltdown and Thank You for Smoking.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Ice Age Sequel Is Cool, Instinct Sequel Isn't
Critics are cool with Ice Age: The Meltdown, but take an ice pick to Basic Instinct 2. Plus, reviews of Slither and ATL.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Box Office Bank Robbers
Christian film critics are impressed with Spike Lee's heist movie, Inside Man. Plus, reviews of Thank You for Smoking, Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector, Stay Alive, and more reviews of V for Vendetta and Tsotsi.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Portman's Bald Head? Cool. Her Movie? Controversial.
Christian film critics review V for Vendetta with vim, vigor, and verve. Plus, reviews of She's the Man, Joyeux Noë l, and Find Me Guilty. And more raves for the most celebrated film of 2006 so far ...Sophie Scholl: The Final Days.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Sophie! Shaggy! Scary!
Critics rave about a Christian hero for the ages: Sophie Scholl. Plus, reviews of Failure to Launch, The Shaggy Dog, The Hills Have Eyes, more thoughts on The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, and a response to The Libertine.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Did Brokeback Kill the Western? Hardly.
Christian film critics praise The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, applaud 16 Blocks, and find Aquamarine "sweet." Plus, Night Watch, Ultraviolet, and Dave Chapelle's Block Party, and further reviews of The New World and Tsotsi.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Tsotsi, Madea, Doogal, & Other Funny Names
Christian film critics praise Oscar-nominated Tsotsi, attend Madea's Family Reunion, condemn Running Scared, and kick Doogal out. Plus, more reviews of The Second Chance, Freedomland, The World's Fastest Indian in the World, and Eight Below.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Second Chance, First Movie for Smith, Taylor
Two famous Christian musicians have collaborated on The Second Chance. What do Christian film critics think? Plus, reviews of Freedomland, Eight Below, and Date Movie, with more reviews of Curious George, Firewall, and The Pink Panther.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Bankers, Monkeys, & Panthers ...Oh Why?
Firewall collapses on the audience, Curious George intrigues young kids, The Pink Panther falls short of its inspiration, Final Destination 3 isn't final enough, and The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada wins a rave.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
When a Stranger Tops the Box Office
When a Stranger Calls not so scary, A Good Woman not so good, Something New not so new. Plus, more reviews of The New World and Nanny McPhee.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Emma Thompson and Martin Lawrence ...Super Nannies?
Christian film critics dismiss Nanny McPhee, tear down Big Momma's House 2, punch out Annapolis, and offer more reviews of The New World and End of the Spear.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Christian, Native Cultures Collide in New World and Spear
Christian critics consider The New World, End of the Spear, Underworld: Evolution, Match Point, and Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World. Plus, more reviews of March of the Penguins, Hoodwinked, and Glory Road.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Christian Comedian Hoodwinks the Box Office
Christian critics celebrate Hoodwinked! and Glory Road, and grumble about Tristan and Isolde and Last Holiday. Plus, more reviews of Grizzly Man and Munich.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
"Horror Pornography" and a Drug-Abusing Grandmother
Hostel hurts, Grandma's Boy is wasted, BloodRayne's dead on arrival, The Ringer is OK, and Christian film critics are still considering Brokeback Mountain, Munich, King Kong, Memoirs of a Geisha, and The Gospel.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Spielberg's Serious Soul-Searching in Munich
Christian film critics review Munich, Fun with Dick & Jane, Cheaper by the Dozen 2, The Producers, Rumor Has It ...;, and Casanova. Plus, further reviews of Brokeback Mountain, Memoirs of a Geisha, and King Kong.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Kong Stirs Up Critics, Brokeback Stirs Up a Storm
King Kong is amazing, but indulgent, while Brokeback Mountain is stirring up controversy. Plus, The Family Stone, Memoirs of a Geisha, and more reviews of Syriana, Paradise Now, and Yours, Mine & Ours.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
The Lion, The Witch, and The Verdict
The Narnia reviews are in, and many Christian critics press find it good but not great, expressing differing degrees of dissatisfaction. Plus, religious press reviews of Syriana, and another look at Pride & Prejudice.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
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