Christ on the World Tree in Thor: Love and Thunder
What good are gods for? Paul Butterworth engages Thor: Love and Thunder's exploration of theodicy and what we value in the gods we worship.
We Need to Talk About Hatred and Harassment in the Star Wars Fandom
Star Wars fans have a reputation for and history with toxicity. There's a path forward to promote good conduct and criticism in the fandom.
Deconstruction and “True Myth” in Eternals
Eternals depicts how faith can be challenged and lost. However, there is more beyond mere deconstruction with the hope of reconstruction.
Shang-Chi and the Reality of the Blood Debt
Our decisions and actions always influence the people around us. Shang-Chi learns a powerful lesson about this influence from his father Wenwu.
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.
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.
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.
Free Play 115 | Nerdom on the Small Screen
We have seen a shift in nerdy adaptations of things that we love arriving on the smaller screen. Which are the best and what do we want next?
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.