Spitfire Grill: “A Balm in Gilead” (Film and Theology)

Spitfire Grill: “A Balm in Gilead” (Film and Theology)

(Easter is approaching. This is one of a handful of posts between now and then concerning the relationship between the arts and atonement theology. FYI: contains spoilers) “Once in my life I knew a grief so hard I could actually hear it inside, scraping at the lining...
Legion: The Ineffectual Wrath of God

Legion: The Ineffectual Wrath of God

So I’m adding this film to the list of movie trailers I’m already sick of. Maybe I’ve seen one too many zombie movies, but the grandma-turned-carnivore (“It’ll all be over soon”) is more obnoxious than frightening. Legion, directed by Scott...
To Save A Life: Film Resonates with Teenage Audience

To Save A Life: Film Resonates with Teenage Audience

The film To Save a Life debuted last Friday to impressive numbers. Indiewire.com reports that the film grossed approximately 1.5 million dollars over opening weekend. The film centers on an all-star high school athlete who must come to grips with the direction his...