On Movies & Media Podcast: Listen as a Theology Professor, an English Professor, an Ordained Minister, and a Film Critic Talk About That Noah Movie Did the theologian think the movie was "un-Biblical"? Did the English professor think the "rock monsters" in the movie were "stupid"? Did the ordained minister think that God was absent in the film? Did the film critic think it was "the worst Christian movie ever made"?
Film Reviews Noah (2014): Part Two of a Two-Part Commentary In which two very different moviegoers wrestle with Noah, and with some of the questions that the movie asks.
Film Reviews Noah (2014): Part One of A Two-Part Commentary Darren Aronofsky made an epic Old Testament movie in which he wrestled with some of humankind's most difficult questions. And Christians responded with admirable attention, grace, intelligence, and humility. Right? No? That didn't happen?
On Movies & Media Is It Dangerous? Biblical? Gnostic? Awesome? — Here's All The Noah That's Fit to Print Let's focus on the reviews of Noah that demonstrate an actual love for movies, an interest in our neighbor Darren Aronofsky, and a willingness to engage his ideas.
On Movies & Media Before You See That Noah Movie, Read This... Here's an article about the upcoming "Noah" movie that's sure to rub some Christian readers the wrong way. But Darren Aronofsky likes it. So does Russell Crowe. And so do I.
On Movies & Media Does the Noah Screenplay Sink or Float? Chattaway and Godawa Disagree. I've been looking forward to seeing Noah. But now, for the first time, I can say I'm excited about the day when we are drawn, two by two (or otherwise), to theaters to see this one for ourselves.
On Movies & Media Darren Aronofsky's Noah and the Pending Deluge of Bible-Based Movies I suspect this means that we'll see Aronofsky return to lavish scenes of digitally animated spectacle, something we haven't seen him do since The Fountain. But will the movie be a thought-provoking exploration of the Noah story that shows respect to its source material?
On Movies & Media I Survived "Black Swan" Black Swan is a dance production, a horror movie, and a psychological thriller, and a film that's almost certain to earn Natalie Portman a little golden statue. But is it worth seeing? My review is up at Filmwell. Have you seen of it? What did you think? Post
Film Reviews Black Swan (2010) [This review was originally published at Filmwell.] By now we know that the words "A Darren Aronofsky Film" promise us a fever dream, an intense psychological thriller, a discomforting but enthralling experience. We also know that we’re likely to see very good actors deliver performances so maniacal
