Betrayal and Revenge: The Justice of The Count of Monte Cristo
The popularity of The Count of Monte Cristo over its nearly two centuries means that it’s been adapted and developed many times. The outline of this review was written for a Film and Theology event and targets the 2002 film version and does…
Pluto: Invisible made Visible
Pluto was discovered in 1930 by Clyde Tombaugh, and it was classified the 9th planet from the sun. Until 1994, we didn’t even know exactly how big it was. And the highest-resolution image we had of the planet was this, taken…
Flags over Facebook 2: The Blazing Center
We weren’t planning to talk about flags for two weeks in a row, but here we are: some theological musings on flying the Christian flag over the American flag, the gay pride flag over the Confederate flag, and what our truest hope is.
Flags over Facebook
Update 7/8/15: More flag news has surfaced since this article was written, so make sure you check out the latest article about Flags Over Facebook! • • • Over the past three weeks or so, it seems that two flags have…
Inside Out-right, Upright, Downright Happy All The Time
After six years of sequels and below-par films, Pixar has once again showed us why they’re the best in the business. Inside Out is a brilliantly-written, elegantly-scored, beautifully-animated feature that may or may not have made me cry (it totally…
Inconceivable!: God’s Pursuit of The Princess Bride
An earlier version of this post originally appeared on Redeeming Culture’s ancestor site, Zoettrope, on February 20, 2012, but has been updated and edited for posting here. Of course, there are spoilers. Enjoy! How do you explain The Princess Bride? You…
Stream Powered: Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Welcome to a new Redeeming Culture feature! Stream Powered gives a once-over to new and upcoming Netflix and Amazon Prime releases, seeking to redeem your season binges for Christ. Note: this article will spoil 2012’s The Avengers, as well as season 1…
#FOMO: Be All There
My seven-month-old son’s day goes like this: Look around for the most interesting thing around him. It might be behind me! Stare at it intently (and hopefully put it in his mouth) for a few minutes until you figure it out. Go…
Space Day, Race Day, and Memorial Day (Lightning Round)
Occasionally, a week is so busy that we feel a need to comment on more than one thing. Usually we release multiple articles, but this week we’re going to try something new: the Lightning Round. We’re going to take a…
In Defense of the Lions
The sky is falling! Christians are an endangered species! Controversial stands on topics like abortion and homosexuality are turning people away from the faith in droves! Facebook and Twitter are awash in anger against the faithful! Head for the hills! Christian…