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It encourages a "see no evil" approach, when we should be teaching our kids how to deal with evil—or keep them from such films altogether.
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Flickerings 2004: An ambitious dialogue about provocative film
Coens Go Crass, Smith Goes Soft
How Christian critics saw The Ladykillers, Jersey Girl, Dogville, Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Dawn of the Dead, and Taking Lives.
Monsters and Nightmares Haunt Villagers and War Veterans
Shyamalan's Village people are stalked by phantoms, while a presidential candidate is targeted by a brainwashed assassin in The Manchurian Candidate. Plus, critics praise Intimate Strangers, shoot down Thunderbirds and Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, and continue reviewing I, Robot, A Cinderella Story, The Bourne Supremacy, Maria Full of Grace, and Catwoman.
Time on Christians at the Movies; Collateral Cruises
The church's changing attitudes toward movies. Plus: Religious press critics review Collateral, Open Water, Little Black Book, Garden State, Code 46, Riding Giants, The Story of the Weeping Camel, Maria Full of Grace, The Village, The Manchurian Candidate, and Thunderbirds.
Express Route to Incredible Family Entertainment
Christian film critics celebrate The Incredibles and ride on The Polar Express, while also reviewing Alfie, Sideways, and Undertow. Plus, more reviews of Birth, Head in the Clouds, and Ray.
Alexander and The Kranks Leave Critics Cranky
Alexander's not so great. Christmas with the Kranks makes critics cranky. But A Very Long Engagement dazzles. Plus more reviews of The Polar Express, National Treasure, Finding Neverland and Sideways.
Be Cool Isn't; Some Critics Make Peace with Pacifier
Be Cool doesn't measure up to Get Shorty. The Pacifier gets mixed reviews. And The Jacket is an uncomfortable fit. Plus: More reviews of Hitch, Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Man of the House, and The Merchant of Venice.
Many Reasons for Families to See Millions; Critics Clash Over Robots
Millions earns a million raves. Robots divide critics. Hostage can't be saved. Downfall digs into Nazi defeat. Plus, another review of Be Cool
A Sugar High for the Eyes
Christian critics sample Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Wedding Crashers. Plus, more reviews of War of the Worlds, Fantastic Four and Dark Water.
The Island Overrun by Bad Reviews
Critics unhappy with The Island, Bad News Bears, and The Devil's Rejects, but somewhat impressed with Hustle and Flow. Plus, more reviews of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Murder, Shopping, Weather, and Swordplay
Christian film critics weigh in on Capote, Saw II, Shopgirl, The Weather Man, The Legend of Zorro, Prime, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, and a new DVD release called The 3 Wise Men. Plus, more reviews of Good Night, and Good Luck, Dreamer, North Country, and Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit.
Harry Does His Magic. Is That Good or Bad?
Christian film critics have mixed views on Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Walk the Line, Paradise Now, and Christmas in the Clouds. Plus, more on Pride & Prejudice.
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.
Death Is Alive and Well at the Movies
What critics are saying about Dragonfly, Queen of the Damned, Last Orders, The Son's Room, and How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog.
Soviet Good Guys
What critics are saying about K-19:The Widowmaker, Stuart Little 2 and Eight Legged Freaks. Also: More comment on Men in Black 2, Road to Perdition, Reign of Fire, and Halloween: Resurrection.
Family-Friendly Fare from Fancied Fathers of Filth
Readers respond to challenging Disney, and critics respond to Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams, XXX, Blood Work, Happy Times, The Good Girl, Read My Lips, and more on Full Frontal
The R-Rated Film That We're Not Supposed to Call Christian
What Christian and mainstream critics are saying about To End All Wars, Spirited Away, The Banger Sisters, The Four Feathers, Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever, Barbershop, Secretary and One Hour Photo. Meanwhile, the MovieMask story continues
Disney Goes Back Under the Sea
"Atlantis is flashy, but critics claim it's too full holes to stay afloat. Plus Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and a wrap-up of the great Shrek debate."

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