October 2022’s Best Streaming Titles: Spectacular Spider-Man, Mysterious Benedict Society, Godzilla, O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Spidey, Disney+‘s eccentric family adventure, the Big G himself, the Soggy Bottom Boys, and more.
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New Subscriber Playlist: “Songs for the Cooldown”
Subscribers can listen to a collection of songs that’ll prepare them for the impending autumn.
Your Favorite Pop Culture Has Just Gone “Woke.” Now What?
Accusations of “wokeness” are fascinating, not because I agree with them, but because of the semblance of legitimacy that surrounds them.
“Hole in the World”: A Musical Entry Point into the Gates of Heaven
I don’t know how to conceive of what Heaven will be like, but listening to this song makes it a deeper reality.
Finding Nemo Didn’t Lie to Your Kids; Pixar Just Chose to Focus on Deeper Truths
Should Finding Nemo have been about a father and son hermaphrodite couple?
Why I Won’t Encourage My Kids to Play Football
Were my boys ever to ask me if they could sign up, I must admit that I’d probably do my best to dissuade them.
According to Andrew O’Hehir, Football Is in a Well-Deserved “Death Spiral
There’s simply too much negativity, controversy, and damage surrounding the sport for it to remain as it currently is.
Winter Is Coming: An Introduction to Game of Thrones
Why should you care about yet another fantasy series? Jason Morehead explains why the upcoming HBO series is different.
Our Favorite Songs of 2013 (So Far), Part Two
A quick round-up of some of our favorite songs from 2013’s first half.
Our Favorite Songs of 2013 (So Far), Part One
Vampire Weekend, Drake, Taylor Swift, Sigur Rós, and more.
Hopefully, The Force Will Be Strong with J.J. Abrams
All criticisms aside, let’s hope that the Force is strong with this one, and that he is able to rise to the occasion.Brace Yourself: ‘Tis the Season for Year-end Lists
Indeed, there are so many year-end lists that sometimes, it can be rather daunting to figure out which lists to look at, or where to even begin looking.
The Deeper Meaning Behind Our Favorite Christmas Carols
Christ and Pop Culture writers share their reflections on their favorite Christmas carols, and how, all kitsch and schmaltz aside, they bring meaning to the holiday every year.The Painful Work of Forgiveness
I’d highly recommend that you wait until you have some time alone before reading this. Unless, that is, you don’t mind others seeing you get teary-eyed in public.Living in Community is Hard, Beautiful Work
If we truly love one another — if we truly seek to be His disciples — then we ought to be gladly willing to do the hard work of building community.
My Cultural Diet for September 2022: Prey, Dota: Dragon’s Blood, Paper Girls, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
A quick rundown of last month’s cultural experiences.
Teaching Children a Healthy View of the Human Body
I never want my children to feel repressed when it comes to their bodies, nor do I want them to view their bodies from a more libertine perspective.
Grace Notes: Music to Help You Survive the Summer
Four albums that will help you make it through this oppressively hot summer.
Grace Notes: Mono, Brother Sun, Sister Moon, Damien Jurado
Japan’s Mono brings the post-apocalyptic noise; Brother Sun, Sister Moon wraps you in nostalgia; and Damien Jurado’s trademark folk gets a shot of psychedelia.
Grace Notes: M83, Infinity Shred
M83’s super-powered kids reunite, Infinity Shred ventures into deep space.
Grace Notes: 8-bit Radiohead, Cam Butler, Richard Hawley
Radiohead gets chiptuned, Cam Butler crafts soundtracks for mental movies, and Richard Hawley gets unabashedly romantic.
Grace Notes: Ronnie & Jason Martin, the Hardest Working Men in Christian Music
They’ve created two of the most singular and recognizable aesthetics in independent music, Christian or otherwise.