The Most Dangerous Beard in History
Obi-Wan Kenobi. Albus Dumbledore. Gandalf the Grey. Yinsen. What do these characters all have in common (besides an awesome white beard)? They all died. Specifically, they all died before the quest could be completed, or in some cases before it…
Spoilers for the Beginning of Time
A twist ending is not a recent invention, of course. Anna Karenina and Sherlock Holmes are both strong candidates for spoiler alerts, but until the second half of the 20th century brought us wide releases, nearly universal fan bases, mass interactive media,…
Star Wars Day 2015: The Flashback Order
Star Wars is a cultural institution in modern society. Most people have seen it; many more than that could identify “Luke, I am your father” as a part of it (which is a misquote, by the way); virtually everyone has heard…
What To Expect from Avengers: Age of Ultron (SPOILER FREE)
Not sure what to expect from Marvel’s latest superpowered blockbuster? We’ve got you covered in this quick spoiler-free review. What’s it about? The Avengers. Do you really need to know anything else? Age of Ultron carries on several ongoing storylines from the…
The Theology of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Phase 2
Last week, we took a brief look at the films in Phase 1 of Marvel’s Cinematic Universe, searching for elements of God’s true Story amid the bombastic heroism and derring-do of Iron Man, the Hulk, Thor, and Captain America. Now,…
The Theology of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Phase 1
With Avengers: Age of Ultron mere days away, it’s a good time to look back on the Marvel Cinematic Universe and discover what truths about God and man we can see in the blockbuster superhero franchise. And what better way than…
Road Trip!
Last week, I experienced a little taste of what I think heaven will be like. It tasted like an abandoned motel and a flat tire. Let me explain. If you read last week’s post, you’ll know that I took my family…
Cherry Blossoms and Limestone Blocks
When we scheduled a family trip to our nation’s capital for this week, we had no idea that we were coming while the city was closed for repairs. The Capitol Dome: under scaffolding for restoration. The National Mall: a dirt…
(Not Iscariot)
Welcome to Redeeming Culture! What follows is a brief dramatization of what some people call “Spy Wednesday” – the day Judas began seeking an opportunity to betray Jesus. This is based in fact, but other than the names and basic…
The Top Ten Moments of Doctor Who (in this century)
In a paradox worthy of Gallifrey’s greatest minds, Doctor Who aired its first episode on November 23, 1963…but it turns ten tomorrow. How could it have had its 50th birthday 16 months ago, but still not be old enough to drive? Of…