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How to Read, Watch, and Play with Less Guilt and More Care

Many Christians only ask whether a piece of fiction is ok, but maybe there are other, better questions we might ask ourselves to get more out of the stories we consume.
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Luca and the Wisdom of Children

The young cast of Disney's Luca reminded writer Andrew Crawford of his son in how children teach us to find beauty in everything and everyone.

Trauma and the Worth of Human Bodies in Black Widow

Rather than glorifying trauma, Black Widow reminds us of its cost and the worth of the bodies subjected to it.

Black Widow: Redeeming the Past

Love Thy Nerd is dedicated to thoughtful engagement with Phase 4 MCU content. You can find our reflections on the MCU series at these links: WandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Loki. Please note that all articles contain spoilers for their respective content. Spoilers for Marvel’s Black Widow appear in this article. Black […]

The Nuance of Trust in Raya and the Last Dragon

How much should we trust others with the ever-present potential of betrayal? Raya and the Last Dragon has a messy answer to a messy dilemma.

Four Ways To Support The Film Industry in 2021

With the pandemic, the landscape of the film industry and theatergoing have changed. Chris Fogle lays out ways to support and engage in both.

Zack Snyder to Replace Feige For Next Phase of the MCU

After critical disappointments with Watchmen, Sucker Punch, Man of Steel, and Batman vs. Superman, Marvel Studios has decided to give Zach Snyder another chance.

A Nerd’s Guide to Streaming Services in 2021

Amid the deepening pool of streaming services and their many differences, Chris Fogle wades through them for nerds looking for a helping hand.

Black Creators You Should Know

The LTN Writers catalog some of our favorite Black creators of nerdy media.

You Can Enjoy Soul; it is Not Heresy

Soul's vision of the afterlife doesn't jive with the Bible, but its message does in many ways.