By necessity I have developed my own informal (and often intuitive) system for finding worldview-shaping films that you might find interesting as you consider your own choice in films.
The public-relations-driven, artistically myopic, and sometime overtly political nature of both the studios and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences often make Oscars an unreliable measure of true greatness.
Two Handed Warriors first annual Oscar Poll. Don’t forget to vote!
We used to be the generators of intellectual property, not just recyclers of it.
Throughout American history our colleges have been repeatedly blessed and transformed by intense seasons of spiritual awakening.
Soul Surfer illuminates Hollywood’s increasingly awkward dance with the faith-based community. After years of neglecting religious audiences, studios now know that appealing to the Christian-values set while also bringing in more secular crowds can lead to an across-the-board blockbuster like Blind Side ($256 million).
Patti Bieber, Mom of teen sensation Justin Bieber, shares her take on how God is directing her son’s career.
Think the U.S. News and World Report rankings tell you which colleges are best for students? Think again.
In our clamorous and rootless society, bravado is potent and expectations are high; great things are expected to happen quickly. Yet noble and daring deeds — ending extreme poverty, reinventing a new model for the music industry, or revitalizing devastated urban centers — require a patient and persistent vision.
Directing artists requires a unique approach to leadership, whether it’s musicians, or designers, or writers, or entertainers, or worship leaders, or those who sketch/paint/draw.
All ministry involves slogging through Mordor.
Last night, the streets of Cairo erupted in celebration as 18 days of protest led to the surprise announcement that president Hosni Mubarak had resigned after nearly 30 years of irin-fisted rule. Yet the question still remains: What now for Egypt? Shariah Law, Democratic Society, a Military Dictatorship, or something else altogether?