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Jappers and Janglers

Swimfan: Forgotten Aughts Pleasures

This is a recovery effort. In 2002, My Big Fat Greek Wedding hit theaters around the US. For those too young to remember, it was a sensation. Even as a child, I remember my shock when it was still on the marquis what seemed like months later. But did it open at the top of...

Schaeffer's Ghost

What's up from Crossway

What’s up from Crossway: Reviewing some of their latest A few weeks ago I got a long and not-at-all-AI-generated email from HQ suggesting that rather than writing short-to-medium reviews of books, TV, and movies, I should write long ones. And since I am gainfully employed and have...

Reel Faith

‘Conceivable’ Opens Friday: Faith, Family & a Surprise at 45

A new faith-based drama inspired by a true story opens in theaters Oct. 16, exploring the upheaval of an unexpected pregnancy for a 45-year-old ministry leader. “Conceivable,” written, directed, and produced by Beth Caulfield, follows Brielle Burns, a respected minister, wife, and mother...

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Explore celebrities, movies, music and more that are rooted in religion. Seeking the latest information about entertainment and religion? Patheos writers include some of the top faith leaders and scholars in the world exploring the latest in religious entertainment. Our hope is by providing religious entertainment information, stories and conversation, it leads to understanding, empathy and acceptance of all faiths.

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Sublime Cinema

"Les Diabolique" and Transgression

Alongside something like Arrival, Vertigo, or Charade, Les Diaboliques is a very twisty movie. I would strongly recommend checking it out first and just letting yourself be surprised before you get too far into this thing. For the rest of us … a quick recap of Henri-Georges Clouzot’ Les...

Reel Faith

Narnia Trailer Revealed: Gerwig, Streep & Led Zeppelin

Greta Gerwig’s first Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew trailer debuts with “Stairway to Heaven,” Meryl Streep as Aslan, and a February 12, 2027 theatrical release.

Jared Ingle

Psalm 130 | Lectio Divina

Long before this Lectio Divina, Psalm 130 – the song – started playing in my mind. I looked it up. Ellie Holcomb Wait For You – Psalm 130 I listened to it over and over again. Then I added it to a playlist where I keep songs that stick with me like this. It’s currently...

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The Imaginative Church

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

The Pursuit of Happiness: All’s Well That Ends Well

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Cross Cultural

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

The Lord Of The Rings Was Wrong

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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

"Les Diabolique" and Transgression

"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

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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

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

Hearing Past Hip Hop: Theomusicological Truth and Knowledge

The Martyring of Saint Tupac Shakur: A Theological Reading

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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

Swimfan: Forgotten Aughts Pleasures

'The Chosen' S6 Trailer: The Passion Gets Very Real

Psalm 130 | Lectio Divina

Meet Grimm Catholic Writer J.C. Hopes

Other Mommy: Jump Scares for None

Catholic Mike Ditka: Bear of a Man of Faith & Football

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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

‘Conceivable’ Opens Friday: Faith, Family & a Surprise at 45

WATCH: New 'The Chosen' Trailer Depicts Final Hours of Jesus

Christian Hip Hop and Secular Rap: Finding the Middle Ground

What About the Trees? Another Living Parable

Falling Leaves: A Living Parable on Letting Go

This Filmmaker is Making a Movie to Find a Real Prophet

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General Christian

"Les Diabolique" and Transgression

Narnia Trailer Revealed: Gerwig, Streep & Led Zeppelin

Why Punk and Hip Hop May Hear God Better Than Worship

Eminem Joins Kid Rock on New Christian Album

Ascension Launches Catholic Historical Fiction Series

Middle Earth Takes a Step Closer Knocking on Heaven's Door

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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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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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