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God's Not Dead (2014): A Looking Closer Film Forum

Now, two of the finest film critics in Christian media agree: There's something quite contrary to the spirit of the Gospel at the heart of the smash-hit "Christian Movie" God's Not Dead.

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The Incredibles (and Other 10-Year-Old Films); Jesus Films; Matt Zoller Seitz; Scott Cairns

This week, special thanks go out to Brad Bird, Matt Zoller Seitz, and more. Find out why.

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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.

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The Abomination of "Desolation": Two Hobbit-Related Lists

"The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" is here. But I didn't attend the press screening. Why? I'll explain. But first, here are five important bits from a review by my favorite movie reviewer...

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The Lone Ranger: "Cynical. Bankrupt. Brutal. Anti-American. A Catastrophe."

Steven Greydanus has seen The Lone Ranger. And he is not a happy camper. But I'm grateful for his vigorously critical review... because now I know not to spend money on this movie. Just listen to this... When the film first brings together the man who will be

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Oz the Unfortunate and Underwhelming?

In which Steven Greydanus talks me out of spending money on Sam Raimi's Oz movie. "It’s not awful. It’s misguided and uninspired, but competent and watchable..."

Looking Elsewhere

Looking Elsewhere: February 1, 2013

These links caught my attention today, for one reason or another. Check back later. I may add more look-worthy links as the day goes on.

Looking Elsewhere

Look! - Sicinski reviews Barbara; and Zero Dark Thirty; Greydanus on It's a Wonderful Life; American Horror Story; Universal Soldier; Twin Peaks Teaser

Who's "Barbara"? What's wrong with "Zero Dark Thirty"? Why are critics ganging up on "It's a Wonderful Life"? What is the connection between "American Horror Story" and The Glen Workshop?

Film Reviews

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

The filmmakers took one children's book and expanded it into three movies. So I'll take this one movie and expand it into two movie reviews...

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Looking Elsewhere: September 10, 2012

Spielberg teases Lincoln; Clint Eastwood: Conservative?; Joss Whedon's Shakespeare; Steven Greydanus Sings to Babies!

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Hayao Miyazaki Blu-Ray/DVD Release Featured In a Very Special Review

So, we know about Will Smith and Jaden. We know about Lloyd Bridges and his sons Beau and Jeff. Recently, Martin Sheen starred with his son Emilio Estevez in The Way. But how many parent-child film critic teams can you think of?

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Of Gods and Men: A film about faith made by artists, not evangelists.

At Seattle's Harvard Exit theatre last March, I witnessed a rare and wonderful thing on the big screen—a thoughtful portrayal of devout Christians putting their faith into practice. I was caught off guard. I've developed a serious allergy to "Christian movies." They usually

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Decent Films Reviews Red Riding Hood

This morning, Brandon Fibbs posted this note on Facebook: Red Riding Hood That should be all you need to know. But if you want something more thoughtful, Steven Greydanus reviews Red Riding Hood today at Decent Films. I decided right away to avoid this film. The trailer borrowed so heavily

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The Decent Films review of Tron: Legacy

Steven Greydanus' review of Tron: Legacy is up! Yeah... sounds like he saw the same movie I saw.

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Greydanus Reviews "Voyage of the Dawn Treader"

Here's the review of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader that matters most to me: Steven Greydanus' review at The National Catholic Register. Steven knows the books inside and out. He knows good moviemaking when he sees it. His review is far better-written

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Big Letdown

Can you guess what my favorite film critic, Steven Greydanus, is writing about here? Too much feels haphazard. Stuff happens, and later other stuff happens, and in between there’s a lot of moody standing around and angst and stuff. There’s very little action or spectacle — a couple of

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Eat Pray Love: book, film, reaction

Last week at The Glen Workshop, writer Lauren Winner referred to the book Eat, Pray, Love as... "Masticate, Meditate, Masturbate." Sounds like the film is faithful to that spirit... Here's Steven Greydanus's review of the movie: It’s the Oprahfication of religion; the movie