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The Most Redeeming Movies of 2005?

Christianity Today Movies has posted The 10 Most Redeeming Films of 2005. Mark Moring explains the definition: What do we mean by "redeeming" films? They're all stories of redemption—sometimes blatantly, sometimes less so. Several of them literally have a character that represents a redeemer. And

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Ladies and Gentlemen... Craig Detweiler.

I interviewed screenwriter/film-instructor Craig Detweiler at Biola several months ago in L.A., before any trailers for The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe had even been shown. (The trailer debuted above Detweiler's head on a big screen at the Biola Media Conference.) That interview was published

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New feedback at CT: Narnia

A letter worth noting at the Feedback page for Christianity Today Movies: Your Reel News column states, "It's not surprising that believers would see [The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe] as not just mere entertainment, but as an evangelistic opportunity. "In stark contrast, C. S.

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More feedback at CT Movies - rant, rant, rant

Anybody else want to volunteer replies to these letters posted at CTMovies Feedback page? posted 06/28/05 I have not seen Bewitched, but I am very surprised at Christianity Today Movies seeming to approve of a film with such themes. Sex, profanity, full-frontal nudity (frankly, I find blurred-out genitals

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The CT Movies mailbag: More of the same

Over on the Feedback page of Christianity Today Movies, Mark Moring has posted some more of the letters responding to the reviews there. There are some interesting reactions to Peter T. Chattaway's interview with Brian Flemming, the self-described "Christian atheist" and his claims that Jesus didn&

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As always, a wide range of responses...

CT Movies has updated its feedback page, and there are some interesting responses to the Kingdom of Heaven coverage. There are also the typically varied displays of enthusiasm and protest over reviews of Kicking and Screaming, Monster-in-Law, and Crash... posted 05/23/05 In your review of Monster-in-Law, your Family

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Revenge of the Sith reviews!

My review of Star Wars, Episode Three: Revenge of the Sith will be posted on Wednesday. There'll be a long version at CT Movies, and a MUCH more comprehensive version up at Looking Closer. Notice anything supercool about this shot? Today, CT Movies has posted my latest Reel

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Josh Hurst's new DVD column!

Congratulations to my good friend Josh Hurst for starting a new column at Christianity Today Movies, celebrating weekly DVD releases. Today's column has me wondering if I can scrape up any extra cash for a couple of exciting new releases... especially the latest Wes Anderson caper.

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We're #1?!

Sweet! The annual Evangelical Press Association (EPA) convention caught me off-guard this week, awarding Christianity Today Movies as the FIRST PLACE winner in the Online Publications category of their Awards for Excellence! So, a round of applause is certainly due to Mark Moring and his crew, as well as to

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Film Comment Critics Agree with Christianity Today Critics for #1 Movie of 2005

What a strange new world I live in. The critics at Film Comment have voted Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind as the #1 film of 2005. That's the same movie voted #1 by the critics at Christianity Today! In fact, the two groups agree on FIVE of

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CT Movies Getting Something Other Than Rage Mail

Hooray! More who see the point and appreciate the efforts of Mark Moring and company at CT Movies! Finally, a Christian movie website that makes sense — educated and well informed. I am a movie buff, a strong Christian and someone quite frankly who was so tired of reading Christian movie

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Sticking Up for Them Cussin' Characters

When I post a review recommending a film that includes harsh language, I almost always hear from somebody somewhere who is aghast that I, a Christian film reviewer, would approve of anything that includes profanity... This week, I get to argue my case at ChristianityTodayMovies.com. Much of my reply