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Contrary to word on the street, In a Violent Nature is not a “deconstruction” of the slasher, nor is it a “meta” slasher.

Star Wars: Tales of the Empire suggests we are first meant to pity and forgive, not fight, our enemies.

***Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers for Wish.***

If anyone is inclined to take away from this film the message that men shouldn’t listen to women because they’re shameless manipulators, then they’ve missed the point.

Wonka inspires a cherished hope, one that’s written on the heart of every believer.

Pitches must have both strong Christian and pop culture emphases. Consider developing your article around TV series, movies, books, songs, events, trends, and habits that address the theme of tribalism, positively and/or negatively.

My daughter Jess died in 2015, yet through music, she feels less absent somehow. Her CDs are a bridge of sorts, conciliatory and consoling.

Godzilla is a towering figure in modern mythopoeia, embodying the apocalypse of divine retribution and judgment.

After Bridgerton’s second season premiered, Slate published an article by porn industry producer Noelle Perdue in which she evaluated “sex soaked shows on Netflix and HBO.” In the piece, she addressed the “horror and anger” expressed by…

The Millennium Era set a precedent for risk-taking through its innovative anthology format in an effort to reestablish Godzilla’s identity.

At its worst and best, Red Dawn challenges us to think about how we see war, masculinity, and honor.

You won’t find Zach Bryan on Christian radio and some churchgoers may blush at his brashness, but Christian themes roll off his tongue as smoothly as curses.

To those tempted to take a tragic view this election season, I would counter that the Christian vision of reality is in fact a comic one.

The Heisei Era films reflect a society aware of the complex relationship between human innovation and its unintended side effects.

From a terrifying symbol of nuclear destruction to a beloved defender of Earth, Godzilla has captured the imaginations of diverse audiences.

There is an architect, one that is not distant but rather, wants to be in relationship with every one of his creatures.

The mysterious God of the universe uses mysteries, and His words in the Bible, to encounter and be encountered.

Instead of retaliating, what if we humbly listened to those who harbor genuine grievances, pain, and fears regarding Christianity?

What should we do with our desires and what do they do to us? How do our desires shape who we are?

Simple tales of heroism, where good and evil are clearly demarcated, and where heroes overcome the odds, have an enduring appeal.

No matter where he was or who he came in contact with during his fitness evangelization heyday, Richard treated others with dignity.

In Gilmore Girls, motherhood is a symbolic handing over of our life’s story, the giving up of ourselves for the ones who need us.

This is the paradox of Limitless and of life: we want to celebrate aging and, yes, even death, but we also fear both and try to stave them off as much as possible.

Improv is more than making people laugh. It can also teach us how to love them well, just like Jesus did.

We are made for happiness, and happiness can only be found in the God of Holy Love.

For both Percy Jackson and the Christian, to know your Father is to know your destiny—and in that, to find your true identity.

Bradley Cooper's Maestro ultimately tends toward the narcissism of its central character, Leonard Bernstein.

Ethan Hawke isn't Miller's imaginary "Cool Christian," but his intuitive understanding of scripture is humbling and remarkable.

How is it that a catchy melody, solid groove, or infectious hook can make you want to dance to even the darkest and most nihilistic of thoughts?

Conflating the relentless love of God in a literalistic manner with the romantic love of a man and woman is harmful.