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January 2013

January 29, 2013

The Kiddy Pool: Mad Men, Downton Abbey, and the Oldest Profession

Both of these depictions are fictional but historically accurate, and they raise disturbing questions about...

January 29, 2013

Music Matters: The Voice of the Fatherless in Hip-Hop

Let us communicate this truth to the fatherless: your earthly father failed you but our...

January 24, 2013

The Moviegoer: Hobbitses, Les Misérables, and Grace Notes Not Quite in Harmony

Each week in The Moviegoer, Nick Olson examines new and upcoming films. The Hobbit (Peter Jackson)...

January 22, 2013

The Kiddy Pool: The Viral Dog and the Unattainable Donkey

My elder daughter wants a donkey for a pet. “Don’t you think a donkey would...

January 22, 2013

Music Matters: Healing for Two Devastating Sandys

The response of musicians to two recent tragedies and the Christian responsibility to do justice...

January 18, 2013

Civil Discussion: Obama’s Gun Initiative and the NRA’s Cold, Dead Hands

"As the resident gun-toting redneck sort, I feel certain that I will add something worthwhile...

January 15, 2013

The Kiddy Pool: Childhood Innocence Up in Smoke

"Where most Americans see a juxtaposition of purity and corruption, one that offends our sensibilities,...

January 10, 2013

The Moviegoer: Is Irresistance Futile? Of Silver Linings and Unchaining Django

Each week in The Moviegoer, Nick Olson examines new and upcoming films. Silver Linings Playbook (David...

January 08, 2013

The Feedback Loop: Most Anticipated Albums of 2013

"here are five confirmed albums that I am have most looking forward to this year"

January 08, 2013

The Kiddy Pool: The Princess Paradox

"While I appreciate the concept behind the Christian princess, Scripture doesn't talk about God’s children...

January 04, 2013

Civil Discussion: Fiscal Cliff Diving and the Loss of 50 Precious Dollars a Month

"Your loss of $7 beers might prevent a senior citizen’s benefits from being cut. Kinda...

January 03, 2013

The Moviegoer: 25 Memorable Moments from 2012 Moviegoing

Inspired by Aren of the Brothers Bergstrom film critic triumvirate, I've decided to share several...

December 2012

December 20, 2012

The Moviegoer: A Roundup of Hobbit Reviews

Each week in The Moviegoer, Nick Olson examines new and upcoming films. My family has a...

December 13, 2012

The Moviegoer: Gangsters, Imposters, Motors, and other Awards Season Notes

Each week in The Moviegoer, Nick Olson examines new and upcoming films. Killing Them Softly (Andrew...

December 11, 2012

The Feedback Loop: Videogames and Other Grammy Nominations That Matter

"... Journey is a much quieter game that contains within it a deep sense of...

December 11, 2012

The Sandwich Generation

"As Christians, it is imperative to consider, for our own families, our communities, and our...

December 06, 2012

The Moviegoer: I Want to Dream Like Jiro

"But even if you’re not particularly fond of sushi (I’m not, myself), it’s nigh-impossible not...

December 04, 2012

The Kiddy Pool: Playtime: A Neutral Zone

"Our gender expression can be a beautiful and significant part of our selves, but it...

November 2012

November 30, 2012

Civil Discussion: Making the Fiscal Cliff Fun!!

"Sure, it’s fun for you and I to debate as if we were decision makers...

November 29, 2012

The Moviegoer: A Portrait of President Lincoln

Each week in The Moviegoer, Nick Olson examines new and upcoming films. Steven Spielberg's Lincoln might be...

November 27, 2012

The Feedback Loop: Stars Head North For The Winter

"The North celebrates the highs of love and life with an uncanny vigor, but also...

November 27, 2012

The Kiddy Pool: The Nutcracker, Inside Out

"... I too had been swept into the magic of Nutcracker’s world, my daughter’s world,...

November 20, 2012

The Kiddy Pool: The Rudolph Incident

"It wasn’t until I stopped to reflect on the way home that I realized what...

November 16, 2012

Civil Discussion: The Petraeus Disappointment and The Divided States of America

"It's like a really skeevy version of Lost!"

November 16, 2012

Play in Process: Why ‘Curiosity’ is the iPhone’s New False Religion

"It's not merely a cruel and mocking simulacra of videogames themselves, but a kind of...

November 15, 2012

The Moviegoer: In the Shadow of Skyfall

Each week in The Moviegoer, Nick Olson examines new and upcoming films. Editor's Note: There are...

November 13, 2012

The Feedback Loop: The Politics and Theology of Macklemore

"Because to Macklemore, it’s not only about a law. It’s about the attitude. It’s the...

November 13, 2012

Feminine Appeal: The Casualties of Casual Sex

" What is this newfangled thing of which you speak?! Marriage?"

November 13, 2012

The Kiddy Pool: Mighty Oaks from Acorns Grow

". . . mixed with that fragility is a gracefulness that speaks to the eloquence...

November 08, 2012

The Moviegoer: “Wreck-it Ralph” Could Use some Fixing from Felix

Each week in The Moviegoer, Nick Olson examines new and upcoming films. There's a fun scene...

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