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Sin or Swim
Critics consider the teen thriller Swimfan and the broken family dynamics of City by the Sea. Plus: Further responses to My Big Fat Greek Wedding and some comment on The Devil's Playground
Sweet Home Stereotypes
What religious and mainstream critics are saying about The Magdalene Sisters, Sweet Home Alabama, The Tuxedo, Igby Goes Down, Trapped, 8 Women, and The Four Feathers
Hobbits, Wizards, and Rappers
A new version of The Fellowship of the Ring fills gaps and offers surprises. Plus what religious critics are saying about Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 8 Mile, Femme Fatale, Far from Heaven, The Santa Clause 2, Family Fundamentals, and the film
Christian Critics Split on Second Harry Potter
Harry Potter's return reignites debate among religious press reviewers. Plus: Half Past Dead, The Emperor's Club, Far from Heaven, 8 Mile, and Tuck Everlasting
Fish Tale Fin-tastic, but How Mighty Is Bruce ?
Religious film critics look at Finding Nemo, Bruce Almighty, The In-Laws, The Matrix Reloaded, Daddy Day Care, and The Dancer Upstairs
Serial-Killer Style vs. Single-Mom Substance
"What critics are saying about From Hell, Riding in Cars with Boys, The Last Castle, and other films."
"Sophomores Stumble, Masters Make Good"
"What film critics in the religious media are saying about The Mexican, See Spot Run, Yi Yi, Pollock, and other new films. Also, a fuss about a phenomenon that looks like it's here to stay—end-times movies."
Oscar's Lessons
"Critical responses to Heartbreakers, Say It Isn't So, The Brothers, and other current features."
"Bridget Romances, Josie Rocks, Joe Cleans Up"
"Critics in the mainstream and religious media mull over Bridget Jones's Diary, Josie and the Pussycats, Kingdom Come,and Joe Dirt. Plus, critics find a moral sensibility in Amores Perros."
Spielberg and Kubrick—The Brothers Grimmer
"What Christian and mainstream critics are saying about A.I., crazy/beautiful, and Baby Boy, plus readers' video alternatives"
Spielberg & Stitch
"Religious press critics review Minority Report, Lilo and Stitch, Juwanna Mann, The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys, and the still-running Bourne Identity and Scooby-Doo. Also: Readers respond to the future films based on His Dark Materials."
Race and Redemption in a Holes -some Family Film
"Holes trips up some viewers but holds treasure for others. Reviewers find flaws in A Mighty Wind, Bulletproof Monk, Malibu's Most Wanted, Chasing Papi, and XXX, while praising Levity and Rivers and Tides. Plus: An invitation to weigh in on the subject of"
Bad Boys Indeed
"What critics are saying about Bad Boys 2, Johnny English, and How to Deal. Plus:early looks at Spy Kids 3D: Game Over, complaints about twist endings, and The Passion trailer"
"Film Forum: Commanders, Cartoons, and Columbine"
"The extended edition of The Two Towers arrives, while Christian film critics set sail with Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, Looney Tunes: Back in Action, Elephant, Tupac: Resurrection, The Barbarian Invasions, previous releases Shattered G"
The Christians Are Coming!
"Christian Frank Peretti hands in less-than-horrifying Hangman's Curse. In The Fighting Temptations and Matchstick Men, a choir director and a con artist clean up their acts, but Christian press critics are more impressed with Lost in Translation. Plus: Re"
Secondhand Lions Roars
"Religious press film critics applaud Secondhand Lions and Bonhoeffer, but criticize Underworld, Cold Creek Manor, and Anything Else. Plus, more on Thirteen, Lost in Translation, The Lion King, and The Fighting Temptations"
Oscars Seem Likely to Crown King; Butterfly Has Bad Effect
Oscar nominations put crowns on return of the King, but Gimli and Aragorn are in trouble for 'cultural' remarks. Meanwhile, religious press film critics shake off The Butterfly Effect and review The Company and Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! Plus: More about The Passion of the Christ, Along Came Polly, Teacher's Pet, and Torque.
Sleepless in Alaska
What Christian critics and others are saying about Insomnia, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, The Importance of Being Earnest, Enough, Star Wars 2 and About a Boy.
Lovers in a Dangerous Time
Over the Rhine is sensual, spiritual, and political.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Is the big-screen Harry Potter as delightful as the one in the book? And should you be worried about his witchcraft? Critics and viewers respond.

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Jon Tyson: ‘Run into the Controversy’
Jon Tyson: ‘Run into the Controversy’
Why the NYC pastor’s goal is “to winsomely offend everybody.”

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