Badfan v Superman: Top Ten Movie Myths, Part 1

E. Stephen Burnett, Austin Gunderson, and Kerry Nietz loved “Batman v Superman” and take on ten challenges of the film’s superheroes and super-story.
— E. Stephen Burnett in Mar 2016 —

Check Your Scalp For Mysterious Numbers

What do you do if you are destined to become a villain?
— Mark Carver in Mar 2016 —

A Grown-Up’s Guide To Delighting In Fairy Tales Like ‘Cinderella’: Excerpt

Christians do not believe in eternal servitude for important social causes, but an eternal royal ball with pageantry, beauty, honor, and adventure.
— E. Stephen Burnett in Feb 2016 —

Curse Of The Promise-Breakers

Great stories show the doom of breaking vows even for “good†reasons, and the beauty of those who fulfill their oaths.
— E. Stephen Burnett in Feb 2016 —

Who Ya Gonna Call?

There is a noticeable contrast in Van Helsing’s methods and beliefs compared to more recent hunters.
— Mark Carver in Feb 2016 —

Why Are Superhero Stories So Popular

Superhero movies are all the rage in the entertainment industry these days. From blockbusters like The Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy to lesser-known films such as Ant-Man, superheroes have stormed in and taken over Hollywood. Ten years ago, such […]
— Zac Totah in Feb 2016 —

C. S. Lewis: Don’t Chase Fandom Thrills For Their Own Sake

C. S. Lewis: “Let the thrill go—let it die away … and you will find you are living in a world of new thrills all the time.â€
— E. Stephen Burnett in Jan 2016 —

Engaging Entertainment With Intention

What’s the worst thing you’ve ever read or watched? By worst I don’t mean something of bad quality or poor execution. I mean forms of entertainment with questionable content. The topic of what counts as questionable (i.e. “we should avoid […]
— Zac Totah in Jan 2016 —

The Gray Areas Of Fiction

Once upon a time, stories enjoyed a simpler existence. Literature from centuries past dwelled in the bucolic—if overly idealistic—fields of clear moral standards, objectivity regarding what was right and wrong, and clearly drawn lines between the hero and the villain. […]
— Zac Totah in Jan 2016 —

SpecFaith Movie Missions: Return Of The Jedi

The Emperor’s greater evil, Jedi points of view, slave Leia’s scanty attire, Force magic, and final battles—let’s explore them all.
— E. Stephen Burnett in Dec 2015 —

SpecFaith Movie Missions: The Empire Strikes Back

I’m a “Star Wars†newbie and I still find Luke’s loss to Darth Vader one of the most gripping film scenes I’ve ever seen.
— E. Stephen Burnett in Dec 2015 —

Me, A Hero?

Ever wanted to save the city you love? Or be part of a legendary group of heroes who protect (or avenge) the world? Chances are, you’re not alone. What Makes a Hero? In today’s entertainment culture saturated with Marvel superheroes, […]
— Zac Totah in Dec 2015 —

Sex Scenes Clash With The Art Of ‘Jessica Jones’

The best parts of Marvel’s new superhero suspense story had nothing to do with frivolous nudity.
— Frank Turk in Dec 2015 —

‘Human Beings Are A Disease’

Science fiction is packed with stories of leaders/aliens/robots/whatever trying to subdue humanity’s baser urges and make them docile, compliant, and soulless. Sometimes I wonder if that might not be a better option; drones don’t kill each other in the streets.
— Mark Carver in Nov 2015 —

Story Evangelism: Top Myths About Christian Novels

Many Christian novels do “evangelize†readers, but not always in the ways we assume.
— E. Stephen Burnett in Nov 2015 —

Christians and The Can-Do Apocalypse

God is still God even if society goes down the toilet, and He doesn’t stop loving us or providing for us.
— Mark Carver in Oct 2015 —

Behold His Mighty Sword Of Wrath and Vengeance!

It is quite a terrifying idea to be chosen by God as His avenging angel on Earth, and it’s even more terrifying to be chosen by God for annihilation.
— Mark Carver in Sep 2015 —

Seven More Challenges For Christian Movie Critics and Fans

Christian movies—should we criticize them? If so, how? What are they for? Is a “subculture†bad?
— E. Stephen Burnett in Sep 2015 —

Here There Be Monsters…

Human nature wants to worship something big. King Kong was worshiped by the island natives, volcanoes and mountains have become gods, and dragons rule the realms of fantasy. The gods that are worshiped by the various religions of the world are massive and powerful.
— Mark Carver in Sep 2015 —

Evangelical Vs. Progressivist Content Warnings 103

Content warnings can temporarily keep us from temptations to sin or traumatic flashbacks, but they cannot help us find final healing.
— E. Stephen Burnett in Aug 2015 —
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