‘Journey to Bethlehem’ Gets Lost on Its Way

Given the film’s wildly altered and modernized storyline, I can’t bring myself to give Journey to Bethlehem the support I usually give biblical fiction and musicals.
— Marian A. Jacobs —

The Little Mermaid’s Live-Action Remake Fares Better Than Critics Forecast

Some new songs may flounder, but Ariel’s voice and Triton’s character redeem the 2023 Disney film.
— Marian A. Jacobs —

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Hints at Redemption from Postmodern Pain

Marvel’s new space adventure is here to remind us of what the MCU used to be, with clear conflict and competent villains and no political preaching.
— A. D. Sheehan —

Brilliant Acting Elevates Common Tropes That Possess ‘Nefarious’

Despite clichéd characters and worn dialogue, this horror film from God’s Not Dead producers proves surprisingly good.
— Josiah DeGraaf —

‘Star Trek: Picard’ Resists Alien Assimilation to Boldly Celebrate Heroes and Family

If you’ve heard bad about “new Trek” but good about Picard’s final season, here’s how to best enjoy this sublime sci-fi.
— E. Stephen Burnett —

‘The Wingfeather Saga’ Season 1 Sings a Wondrous Finale

Thanks to sincere storytelling and positive changes from text to screen, Angel Studios’ animated fantasy sings with success.
— Elijah David —

How Spider-Man Saved My Marriage Before It Even Began

God used Sam Raimi’s super-films, flaws and all, to teach me heroism.
— E. Stephen Burnett —

‘Encanto’ Shows Legalism’s Ruin and God’s Gift of Grace

Disney’s film explores more than general redemption by comparing works-righteousness with refreshing Gospel solutions.
— Shannon Stewart —

106. What If Homeschool Families Can Help Christian Fantasy Grow for Generations?

We just hosted our Lorehaven booth at the Teach Them Diligently conference in Texas, where kids and their parents love Christian fantastical fiction.

Amazon ‘Rings of Power’ Promos Threaten to Burn Middle-Earth in the Fires of Industry

The studio’s teaser trailer and fake “superfans†video appropriates J. R. R. Tolkien’s canon and the good will of fans.
— Mike Duran —

I Grieve for My Granny Yet Find Some Comfort in Our Love of Monster Movies

My grandmother now lives with Jesus, yet leaves me a legacy of loving fantastical creature stories.
— Parker J. Cole —

Let’s Not Excuse Movie and TV Porn For the Sake of ‘Redemptive’ Stories

If we defend hypersexualized visual fiction, we ignore real-world wisdom, stories’ power, God-given biology, and God’s word.
— Cap Stewart —

‘West Side Story’ Shows a Fantastical World That Groans for Hope

Steven Spielberg’s 2021 film respects yet reimagines the 1961 musical, including one key moment of eternal longing.
— Marian A. Jacobs —
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