Toy Story 5

Toy Story 5 (2026)

Can Pixar's fifth Toy Story feature sustain the unmatched excellence of the franchise so far? Does it have anything meaningful to say about children and digital devices?

Speaking engagements

Love your North Seattle neighbor! Join me and Anne in Shoreline to celebrate the films that have changed us.

You’re invited to join me and Anne, just north of Seattle, for an evening of conversation and reflection on the films that have changed us.

U2

U2 lifts up a prayer on the “Street of Dreams”

U2’s "Street of Dreams" blends what they do at their best and their worst at the same time. It's prayerful, poetic, and joyous, but also silly and packed with platitudes.

In America (2004): a Fourth of July film recommendation

In a difficult season, as the world rapidly adjusts to an America in steep decline, it’s tricky to recommend a film for Fourth of July attention.

Film Review

First impressions of The Running Man (2025)

Sci-fi like this always has the potential to provoke meaningful reflection about where we are now and where we are headed. Does The Running Man achieve that?

Journal Entry

It’s not too late...

Before I get back to the work of writing reviews, here are a few personal updates.

Rose of Nevada

First impressions of Rose of Nevada (2026)

Director Mark Jenkin’s style is so distinct that moviegoers might look at something — the texture of rusting metal, for example — and say "Jenkin would do a close-up on this.”

Disclosure Day

Disclosure Day (2026)

I've been wrestling with my mixed feelings about the new Spielberg film since I first saw it a few weeks ago. It's inspired a 4,000-word review!

Lost and Found in the Cathedral of Cinema

Don’t miss this limited edition of my new book — signed by more than just the author!

Don't miss your chance to pick up special-edition copies of my latest book. Signed copies, yes — but signed by one of my favorite critics.

Scott Cairns

Poet Scott Cairns has a message for the President

Today, Cairns shares a particularly pointed poem for the President.

Journal Entry

SDG picks the best MCU movie

My favorite film critic, Steven D. Greydanus, has announced his pick — and I’m quite happy with it. A

Empire of the Sun

The Boy Who Believed in Airplanes: reflections on Empire of the Sun (1987)

In my last Good Letters column for Image, I turned to Steven Spielberg's Empire of the Sun as a way to express my vision and gratitude.

Marjane Satrapi

In memory of Marjane Satrapi, with gratitude

Marjane Satrapi, the Iranian-French author of the graphic novel and co-director of the film adaptation, has passed at the young age of 56.

Kane Parsons

First impressions of Backrooms

Add this to the list of A24 films that are high on concept but low on substance.

In Good Company

In Good Company (2005): looking back at a review from a transitional season in my life

In Good Company — the new comedy from Paul Weitz, director of About a Boy — is a comedy set against the backdrop of today’s Smackdown-oriented business world.

The Sheep Detectives

First impressions of The Sheep Detectives

The Sheep Detectives, like Paddington — and like Babe, that masterpiece by which all talking-animal movies are measured — delights me, makes me laugh, and meaningfully moves me to the edge of tears.

Lost and Found in the Cathedral of Cinema

You’re invited to conversations in the Cathedral of Cinema

I’ve just completed the first of a series of celebrations marking the publication of my first book in 15 years. If you missed it, you have more opportunities coming up!

Blue Heron

First impressions of Blue Heron

Busy week! So Overstreet's first impressions of Blue Heron are served up as a video instead of text.

Alfonso Cuarón

Children of Men (2006)

This review was originally published on Christmas Day 2006 at Christianity Today. It is reprinted here with permission.