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‘The Mosquito Bowl’: Peter Berg on War and Brotherhood

The football field and the battlefield are worlds apart. One is a game; the other is a place where people die. Director Peter Berg is careful not to confuse the two in “The Mosquito Bowl,” a World War II story about young men who leave promising football careers to serve in the Marines....

The Imaginative Church

To Halloween or Not to Halloween… That Is the Question

Should churches participate in Halloween festivities such as Trunk or Treat? The author makes a case for using this holiday for the Kingdom.

Cross Cultural

A Christian, a Narnia Fan, and a Filmmaker Watch the Trailer

Christians are lining up for or against Gerwig’s Narnia. A filmmaker and lifelong fan weighs the trailer from three angles and holds back his verdict.

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ACROSS FAITHS

Breathing Space

Paul Young’s Return to the Shack: God’s Love Gets Personal

I’ve been waiting for Wm. Paul Young’s sequel to The Shack. It moves from theological grace to embodied love, which changes everything.

Watching God

Great Spiritual Horror Films of the 20th Century (by Decade)

Let’s take a look at some of the 20th century's great horror movies and what they have to say about God, faith and ourselves.

Reel Faith

Donnie McClurkin Talks Final Album 'Finally,' Music Career

Donnie McClurkin says “Finally” marks the end of his recording career, reflecting on faith, gospel collaborations and his continued ministry.

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The Imaginative Church

To Halloween or Not to Halloween… That Is the Question

What About the Trees? Another Living Parable

Falling Leaves: A Living Parable on Letting Go

Life's Urge: What My $16 Life Surge Ticket Really Bought

Creatively Created Creatures Created to Create

Squatters In Your Head

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Cross Cultural

A Christian, a Narnia Fan, and a Filmmaker Watch the Trailer

Movies Are Our Modern Myths

In Defense of Escapism: When Art Becomes Refuge

Why Do We Need Awards?

Honesty In Our Art

10 Modern Christmas Movie Classics

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Illuminating Fiction

Remember Who You Are: God in Alita

A Search for Meaning: God in The Midnight Library

The Gift of Grace: God in The Christmas Carol

Five Books for your Winter Reading List.

What's Your Legacy: God in Stray

Illuminated Fiction: What is Truth?

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Sublime Cinema

"The Plague Dogs" and Mortality

"L'avventura" and Human Weakness

"Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" and... Honor

The Descendants and Trials

Ratatouille and Calling

Scarlet Street and Sin

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The Angelwriter Spiritual Realm

Writer's Block in Tough Times

Self-Preservation and Self-Care in this New Year of Tension

How to empower young voices in civic life

What it's like when a legend is lost: An Ode to Ozzy

Personal Reflections on Pope Francis and his humor

Why International Transgender Day of Visibility is Important

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Message, Medium, and Messenger

The Best Christmas Movie Review Ever

Five Movies to Watch Instead of 2024 Election Results

14 Must-Know Rich Mullins Songs and Why They Still Matter

"The Forge" Continues Kendrick Brothers' Tradition

Movie Review: The Second Chance (2006)

Top 15 Inspiring Movies about the Olympics & Paralympics

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Occultural Context

UPDATE: Remembering Dawn: Why Michelle Trachtenberg Mattered

Down the Witches' Road with Agatha All Along.

Taking Another Drink From The Fountain

Occulture of Dune: Part Two

Occulture of Dune: Part One

Raising a Little Hell with Twin Temple

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Alleluia! Music and the Christian Life

The Trinity in Sound and Motion

Jesus Christ Superstar's Holy Week Testimony, Part 2

Jesus Christ Superstar's Holy Week Testimony: Part 1

The Sound of Silence on Good Friday

Kendrick Lamar's Lenten Cry

Elvis's Five Most Spiritual Performances

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An Exhibition of Art History

Pleasure, Pain, and the Edge of Emotion: Lars von Trier

Faith, Mystery, and the Supernatural in Lynch’s world

Plagues and Panic: how art can keep us from feeling alone

Layers that make up an art installation : 2024 Olympics

Did Pi Find God? A introspection on The Life of Pi

Hidden struggles of morals in The Book of Job: a media study

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The Sweatpant Sessions

Did He Really Say That? Critical Theomusicology in Hip Hop

What Lauryn Hill’s “Everything” Says About Faith and Hip Hop

Christian Hip Hop and Secular Rap: Finding the Middle Ground

Why Punk and Hip Hop May Hear God Better Than Worship

Emotional Ashes: Emo and Scripture Knowledge, Psalm 91

Learning Devotion and Discipline: A Brief Analysis of James

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Quiet on the Set

Spoiler free Review: Deadpool & Wolverine

Review: Does IF Movie Deliver Imagination?

Review: The Fall Guy

Review: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

The First Must See Film of 2024: Cabrini

Throwback Thursday: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

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ARTIFA.io

Eco-Spirituality and Art

Exploring Faith Through A Lens of Abstract Art

Throughout the Ages

Unveiling the Divine

The Role of Music in Spiritual Practice

Artistic Expressions of Love in Faith

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Religious Music and Entertainment by faiths

Buddhist

Movie on Neem Karoli Baba’s life is a miraculous success

The Faith Majority: Rethinking Secularism’s Reign in Culture and Coverage

Changing the Narrative: How Vulnerability, Dignity, and Creativity Can Reframe Faith in Media

Helping People of Faith Feel Seen: Inside the Inaugural Faith and Media Summit

The Gods of Small Things: A Zen Meditation

What If Jesus Was One Of Us?

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Catholic

Dark Night of the Scarecrow: Another for the Spooky Season

'Sense and Sensibility': OK Austen Adaptation But a Fun Film

Meet Catholic Fantasy Writer Gen Ponce- 60th Interview

'You Can See Everything': A Film Without a Hero

Psalm 130 | Lectio Divina

Meet Grimm Catholic Writer J.C. Hopes

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Contemplative

8 things Jesus never said that you might think he said

Writer's Block in Tough Times

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus-An Inspiring Meditation

When All Else Fails-Worship

May This Sunday Prayer Encourage You

Reflecting on Joy with the Rosary Sonatas by Heinrich Biber

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Evangelical

To Halloween or Not to Halloween… That Is the Question

A Christian, a Narnia Fan, and a Filmmaker Watch the Trailer

Did He Really Say That? Critical Theomusicology in Hip Hop

Donnie McClurkin Talks Final Album 'Finally,' Music Career

Sarah Drew on Faith and Service in “JIMMY!”

Forrest Frank Takes the Jesus Generation to the Big Screen

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General Christian

‘The Mosquito Bowl’: Peter Berg on War and Brotherhood

Way of the Warrior Kid Trailer: Pratt Trains Bullied Nephew

Paul Young’s Return to the Shack: God’s Love Gets Personal

Great Spiritual Horror Films of the 20th Century (by Decade)

WATCH: New Trailer for Stallone Biopic ‘I Play Rocky’

What Lauryn Hill’s “Everything” Says About Faith and Hip Hop

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Hindu

Jesus in the Dharma: Where Christ Fits in Hinduism

The Question of Hinduism and Ethnicity

Are We Mything the Point?

In Praise of Secularists, Atheists, Agnostics, Etc...

Michael and Murugan: One in the Same?

Chandrika Tandon wins a Grammy for Vedic chants album

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Jewish

Learning Devotion and Discipline: A Brief Analysis of James

Making Sense Of Worship Music And Shachah: A Critical Read

When Christianity and Jewish Music Collide: Messianic Music

'Airplane!' Director David Zucker on Comedy, Spirituality

Judaism, Islam, and Christianity: Celebrating Faith In Sound

Religious Mosh Pit Cousins: Jewish and Christian Punk Rock

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Latter-day Saint

#1045 Jesus Is the Way

Tabernacle Choir Prepares for Historic Milestone Broadcast

The Tabernacle Choir & its 5,000th Music & the Spoken Word

Music & The Spoken Word Marks 5,000th Episode

The Last Rodeo- A Must See

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More Voices

President Trump Ban Animal Torture Videos on Facebook

Pleasure, Pain, and the Edge of Emotion: Lars von Trier

Prayer

The Secret of Magic Lies in the Ingredients and Intention

Exploring the X-Files of UFO Sightings in the Northeast US

Celebrating Pat G’Orge-Walker: Comedy Queen: Survival Story

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Muslim

Superman & Squid Game: Stories About Saving Lives

Deli Boys, Muslim Punk & Mortal Kombat with Shahjehan Khan

Why DEI Matters: Amplifying Muslim Voices in Hollywood

The Muslim House at Sundance: A Beacon of Hope

The Past and Future of Muslim Comedy with Preacher Moss

Muslim Unity Day 2024

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New Visions

RIP Sonny Rollins: A Jazz Icon and Spiritual Sage

Miracles Are Only Temporary

Self-Preservation and Self-Care in this New Year of Tension

The Spirituality of Dolly Parton: A Christmas Reflection

How to empower young voices in civic life

Sentience: Lafayette Marching Band Stuns with Sci-Fi-AI Show

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Pagan

The Vampire Films of Jean Rollin

Book review: Syrian Folktales

Everybody Scream: Witchcraft For Everyone

10 Great Movies For Halloween You Probably Haven’t Seen

Zach Cregger Thinks I'm a Parasite: A Weaponized Review

Sinners: What Do You Do When You Aren’t Allowed To Win?

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Progressive Christian

Cinematic Bible Time

Review: Pitt's Moving 'Heart of the Beast' Among 2026's Best

If Birds Talked, They Couldn’t Fly

I Met Papa Before I Read The Shack

Finding Faith at the Field of Dreams

Two New Songs: Shine! and Come Spirit Come

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