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Flimsy Flux a Flop for Theron
Christian critics question Aeon Flux. Plus, more reviews of Rent, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, and Walk the Line.
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.
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.
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.
Miss Potter charms Christian critics
Christian film reviewers recommend Miss Potter and, to a lesser degree, Stomp the Yard. They also weigh in on Alpha Dog, Notes on a Scandal, Primeval, and Arthur and Invisibles. Plus, more views on Perfume: The Story of a Murderer, Freedom Writers, The Queen, Children of Men, Venus, The Painted Veil, and Code Name: The Cleaner, and a comparison of Stranger than Fiction and Facing the Giants.
What Happened When Christian Writers Watched an All-Muslim Movie?
Introducing a new series from film critic Jeffrey Overstreet.
Encountering the Mystical in the ‘The Fits’
The fascinating film about adolescent encounters with the sublime gives us plenty to ponder.
‘Paterson’ Richly Rewards the Watchful
So much depends upon a bus driver, carefully attentive, writing poetry in Paterson, NJ.
A Bunch of Deleted Scenes Might Become Your Movie of the Year
Kirsten Johnson’s collection of arresting leftovers, ‘Cameraperson,’ is laden with meaning.
Arrival’s Terrifying Vision of a Global ‘Unfriending’
Although caused by aliens, the breakdown in communication in Arrival feels all too familiar.
Threatened by Terrorists, Nine Monks Made an Amazing Decision
What type of reaction will their thought-provoking response stir in you?
The Truth of Scorsese’s Faithless Characters
In an interview with CT, ‘Silence’ director reveals why he is drawn to ‘wretches.’
'Not Enough Faith to Convert Enemy'
Microsoft's Age of Empires reminds us what our faith is—and isn't—about.
Readers Respond to A Walk to Remember
After last week's critical mix on A Walk to Remember, readers and viewers turn in their own views. Plus: Critical views on Birthday Girl and Slackers, and Part Two of our 2002 Preview.
Back to the Ice Age, Forward to the Oscars
What critics are saying about Ice Age, Showtime, Resident Evil, Metropolis, Harrison's Flowers, Trembling before G-d, and Maryam
Adventures in Poetry and Surfing
Critics respond to Blue Crush, Possession, The Adventures of Pluto Nash, Me Without You, 24 Hour Party People, The Good Girl, XXX, and the upcoming satire Simone. Also: Hollywood directors sue CleanFlicks and another movie about Jesus
Critics Plod Through Gods, Fail to Hail David Gale
God gets mentioned a lot in Gods and Generals. But is it a good movie? Plus, reviews of The Life of David Gale, Dark Blue, The Pianist, Gangs of New York, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, City of God, and Daredevil
Pop Goes the Musical
"Moulin Rouge stirs critics into several debates, plus reviews of The Animal, What's The Worst That Could Happen? and Startup.com."
Naked Truths
"Critics weigh in on what makes nudity in film wrong, right, and R-rated"
Summer's Last Action Hero ... The Musketeer
"Critics muse over a swashbuckler, a headbanger, and a summer that had very few cinematic highlights. But this fall's movie lineup holds promising possibilities"

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

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