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Ridley Scott

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Body of Lies (2008)

[This review was originally published at Christianity Today.] Sir Ridley Scott is not only one of the world's most popular filmmakers—he's also a visionary. Best known for directing Alien and Blade Runner, two of the most influential sci-fi films ever made, he also delivered such

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"Kingdom of Portland"

I'm just asking for trouble. This afternoon I was interviewed live on the Christian radio station KPDQ in Portland, Oregon, today regarding the controversies over Kingdom of Heaven. The Georgene Rice show is at 4:30 p.m. I grew up in a house where KPDQ was on

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Letter of the Day

My comments on Islam in my Kingdom of Heaven review have been tweaked, politely and correctly (I assume), by an attentive reader. Thanks, Kurt! Clearly, I have more to learn on these subjects.... Jeffrey I agree absolutely with your criticism of the heavy-handed message of tolerance taking precedence over genuine

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Kingdom of Heaven: Reviews, Responses

My review of Ridley Scott's Kingdom of Heaven is developing, but I'll say this: I liked it better than Gladiator. Here's Steven D. Greydanus's review: He gives it a C. Here's Peter T. Chattaway's review: He gives it

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REVISED: First (and Second) Thoughts on "Kingdom of Heaven"

I saw Ridley Scott's Kingdom of Heaven today. I'll write a review soon. But first, a few comments on how it fits into the trend of new "spiritual" films... Better to call it Kingdom of Tolerance. My initial reaction to the movie was negative.