The first trailer for Ridley Scott’s much-anticipated EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS is out! What does the trailer tell us about what to expect from the film?
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EXODUS: Gods and Kings Trailer
Author: JR. Forasteros
JR. lives in Dallas, TX with his wife Amanda. In addition to exploring the wonders that are the Lone Star state, JR. is the teaching pastor at Catalyst Community Church, a writer and blogger. His book, Empathy for the Devil, is available from InterVarsity Press. He's haunted by the Batman, who is in turn haunted by the myth of redemptive violence.
That neither DELIVER US FROM EVIL nor EARTH TO ECHO pushes the envelope in their respective genres shouldn’t be counted as a detriment to either film. Both are well-told stories conveyed by talented directors and great actors.
Bryne and JR. celebrate their new-found excitement for HBO’s THE LEFTOVERS, and then dive into a conversation on Religious Liberty. From anti-vaccine parenting to the Supreme Court’s decision on Hobby Lobby, they evaluate the various aspects of these issues, from the public good to rights to privacy to what counts as a person.
Neo-Calvinist Godfather John Piper made waves again a couple of weeks ago when he posted a 12-minute episode on his Ask Pastor John podcast concerning Game of Thrones. A listener asked if – given the show’s infamous nudity – a Christian person should watch. Piper’s response was a resounding No. (You can find a transcript […]
Bryne and JR. welcome Jessica Haas to discuss several recent events that illuminate the continuing problem of rape culture. We investigate the systemic elements of institutionalized misogyny, and question how we who are privileged can contribute meaningfully to a healthy culture of consent.
The First Time We Saw Him by Matt MIkalatos makes the story of Jesus (and the stories of Jesus) feel fresh and powerful. It’s a fun, profound and accessible read.
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MALEFICENT
Rather than write a review of Disney’s MALEFICENT, JR. saves his analysis for the REEL WORLD THEOLOGY podcast
Bryne and JR. introduce Origami Elephants, then tackle the first elephant: Climate Change. We contrast two Christian approaches, one from an Evangelical group in Florida and the other from Pope Francis.
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The Tragedy of Oberyn Martell
GAME OF THRONES post (with SPOILERS!) The outcome of the Tyrion’s Trial-by-Combat shows us much about what it means to be human, particularly as we follow Oberyn Martell.
X-Men: Days of Future Past is technically the seventh X-Film from 20th Century Fox studios (all three original X-Men films, two Wolverine films and the First Class prequel/reboot). Only two of those films – X2 and First Class – can be considered truly good, and two others – X3 and Origins: Wolverine – were straight […]