U2 Update: Larry Mullen Apologizes
(Thanks, Diane, for the link!)
Larry Mullen, Jr., in a very classy move, has posted an explanation, and apology, and notes about plans to try and make amends with U2 fans who felt rather betrayed by the ticket fiasco this week.Read more
How to Dismantle a U2 Fan's Enthusiasm
Yes, I got U2 tickets.
And yes, I'm going to whine like a kid whose told that the cookies are off limits.Read more
Christianity Today Movies' Critics Pick the Best of 2004
Man, the CT Movies mailbag is about to fill up.Read more
It Makes The Exorcist Look Like an After-School Special
I've seen the new comic-book action film Constantine, which opens on February 18.
When it opens, I'll have a full review in Christianity Today Magazine and at the CT Movies site.Read more
Clint Eastwood Denies Advocating You-Know-What
I'm not going to spoil the ending to "Million Dollar Baby."
But for those of you who know how it ends, and think that the film is advocating such behavior, listen to Clint Eastwood's sharp retort:Read more
How to Watch The Passion
Some of the best words about The Passion of the Christ that I've ever read.Read more
Over the Rhine - Drunkard's Prayer - March 29 - Tour!
I've just heard from Linford Detweiler of Over the Rhine. The new album is coming (no longer titled "Born"), and the band's ready for an ambitious tour. They *will* be at the Cornerstone Festival this summer (and I hope to be as well).
Here's the scoop:Read more
Should Christian critics applaud certain Oscar contenders?
UPDATE: Okay, I admit, I posted a somewhat reactionary entry earlier after reading Barbara Nicolosi's post about the Oscars today at Church of the Masses. I'm a big Barbara Nicolosi fan, even though I don't always agree with her, and today's post just rubbed me the wrong way. So, to make up for my disrespect to Barbara, I'm going to re-word this post, since Barbara's been gracious enough to clarify...
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Act One screenwriting guru and blogger Barbara Nicolosi is on the attack today, criticized some of the Christian film reviewers who are to be found guilty of applauding certain Oscar contenders this year. The headline of her post was-- "Sinning Against the Holy Spirit," a reaction to the almost-total Oscar-snub of The Passion of the Christ.
I think the Gospel is the Greatest Story Ever Told. Yes, I do. I swear. But I've gotta be honest: I found some truly worthwhile things in those films.Read more
The Secret Meaning of The Life Aquatic
Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the most surprising email I've received today.
Warning: If you haven't seen The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, beware!Read more