Why ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Can’t Deliver Holiday Joys

What’s this? Elijah David explores how the cult classic lacks substance.
— Elijah David —

Why Boromir Failed Gondor, Yet Died a Hero

Boromir succumbs to temptation, yet Aragorn tells him, “You have conquered” because greater hope drove the man of Gondor.
— Shannon Stewart —

I Love Beholding the Old Stories Coming True in ‘Prince Caspian’

Good legends prepare our hearts to expect greater realities.
— Elijah David —

‘The Green Knight’ Film May Not Outmatch the Original Poem’s Challenge of Human Virtue

Critics praising David Lowery’s new movie may reveal another Hollywood retelling that’s been stripped of gospel armor.
— Shannon Stewart —

Perfect Characters Don’t Have to Be Boring

C. S. Lewis offers a master class in how to show perfection more attractively and realistically.
— Shannon Stewart —

‘Thor’ Hammers Home the Story of Two Prodigal Norse Gods

In Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 fantasy film, Thor shows heroic repentance, while Loki takes the role of self-righteous brother.
— Emily Hayse —

‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Explores Flawed Themes in a Gorgeous World

Disney’s latest heroine must learn trust and forgiveness, but Raya’s story feels redundant as she seems to learn little.
— Elijah David —

Why ‘The Horse and His Boy’ is the Best of Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia

The Horse and His Boy runs strong and improves the Narnian stable by depicting the realm of Calormen and heroes’ hope for freedom.
— Daniel Whyte IV —

Pixar’s ‘Onward’ Wears the Symbolism of Pants

Dan Scanlon’s film leans into the bitterness of loss with its core symbol, leading the audience to a realistic yet redemptive theme.
— Shannon Stewart —

How Reading Epic Fantasy Helps Me Be Brave

Some fault fantasy as unnecessary, but only these stories can uniquely shape our hearts to love virtues such as courage and truth.
— Josiah DeGraaf —

Implicit Magic in Fantasy Fiction Can Stir Our Longing for Transcendent Myth

Some fantasy novels prefer complex magic systems, but “implicit magic” often provokes greater themes in characters and readers.
— Elijah David —

To Help Kids Learn Pop Culture Engagement, Parents Must Work Together

How can moms and dads from different backgrounds agree on pop culture parenting?
— Jason Joyner —

Why We Long for Movies to Match Their Books

From zombies to British nannies, film versions that depart their source material leave us hoping for more.
— L.G. McCary —

Meet Your Family’s Next Favorite Film: Kiki’s Delivery Service

Miyazaki’s coming-of-age tale reenchants the follow-your-heart trope.
— Shannon Stewart —

Fictional Magic Systems Can Go Beyond Rules and Reveal Deeper Characters

Some fantasy novels prefer complex magic systems, but “implicit magic” often provokes greater emotions in characters and readers.
— Elijah David —

‘One Piece’ Manga Reaches Chapter 1000: How Did This Pirate Become King?

This manga and anime have won their own crew of loyal friends, thanks to creator Eiichiro Oda’s love for adventure, comedy, and exposure of evil.
— L. Jagi Lamplighter —

Who Can Put a Price on Daring Love, Loyalty, and Swordsmanship?

Fantasy helps us imagine how we fight for the freedom of goodness, justice, love, mercy, knowledge, and truth itself.
— Azalea Dabill in January 2021 —

A Scientific Theory of Magic

This post ponders what would it mean if magic were simply an undiscovered form of energy. How would known physics affect practical magic?
— Travis Perry in January 2021 —
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