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May 2009

May 06, 2009

RetroPost: Iron Man – Full of Irony and Things That Go Boom

What if a summer movie could be both fun AND good? Iron Man shows all...

May 05, 2009

Frozen River: Not Just That "Illegal Immigration" Movie

Frozen River provides a probing insight into the nature of family and community.

April 2009

April 21, 2009

RetroPost: Juno's Nagging Voice

In this week's RetroPost, Richard Clark shares his thoughts on why Juno works.

April 20, 2009

Nick and Norah’s Infinite Shallowness

How a teen comedy aspired to be the next Juno and failed.

April 17, 2009

Podcast #42: Gaming Choices

Rachel Getting Married, Fallout 3 and choice in video games, how to choose what geeky...

April 08, 2009

RetroPost: Out With the Old? Netflix and Rethinking Film

In January 2008, Alan praised the ability that services like Netflix had to enable us...

April 06, 2009

Rachel Getting Married: When Self-Revelation Is Self-Serving

Carissa Smith meditates on a film that's less about marriage and more about selfishness.

March 2009

March 27, 2009

Sticks and Stones: Being Hurt by a Christian Review of Coraline

Guest Writer, Seth T. Hahne is forced to deal with a heartbreaking work of staggering...

March 09, 2009

Is Watching the Watchmen Worth It?

Guest Writer, Joel A Moroney, reviews the film that's polarizing the film-going public.

March 05, 2009

RetroPost: Movieguide Gets the Last Word

Movieguide gets a chance to defend themselves in this interview.

February 2009

February 25, 2009

Podcast #36: Ben and Rich Look Forward (General Culture/Film)

We discuss the things CAPC was most looking forward to this year.

February 24, 2009

The Oscars: A Plea for Accessibility without Condescension

Carissa Smith had high expectations for the Oscars, and was let down.

February 18, 2009

The Furious Case of Benjamin Button

Adam Carrington finds Brad Pitt's new film to be technologically impressive, but otherwise vacant.

February 09, 2009

Frost/Nixon and the Virtues of a Limited Perspective

Carissa Smith explains why less is more when it comes to a film based on...

February 05, 2009

RetroPost: What Makes a Film "Good"?

Richard Clark explains why a "safe" or "clean" movie isn't always a "good movie.

January 2009

January 29, 2009

Looking Forward: Politics in 2009

Ben Bartlett shares his top 3 political issues to watch in 2009.

January 27, 2009

Looking Forward: Film and TV in 2009

CAPC Writers share the films and television shows they're most looking forward to in 2009.

January 14, 2009

Why 'WALL-E' Depresses Me

Carissa Smith finds opportunity to despair in Wall-E while finding a surprising sort of hope...

January 12, 2009

John Adams and the Truth

David Dunham wonders whether Christians and artists have the right to take artistic liberties.

January 07, 2009

"Doubt" and Transforming Faith

Carissa Smith examines how the modern parable, "Doubt" challenges postmodern believers.

December 2008

December 29, 2008

What was Actually So Great About 2008

Alan Noble takes back some of the foolish things he said in the past.

December 24, 2008

Slumdog Millionaire: “It Is Written"

Carissa Smith finds something to learn from in Danny Boyle's acclaimed film.

December 11, 2008

RetroPost: Could You Play Gay?

David Dunham asks a question many Christian actors should be figuring out before they are...

December 09, 2008

Sunday School Musical: Why do Christians Do This?

Carissa Smith finds nothing new in the Christian version of... well, you know.

December 02, 2008

Podcast #32: Tis the Season to Argue!

Rich and Ben take the gloves off and go head to head!

November 2008

November 26, 2008

Robert Downey Jr., Walk the Line, and the Problem of Redemptive Themes

Ben Bartlett says redemption isn't all it's cracked up to be.

November 24, 2008

The "Twilight" Movie: Redefining "Natural" by Means of the Supernatural

Carissa Smith finds a lot to like about a movie many Christians would love to...

November 19, 2008

Podcast #30: Rich and Ben "Bond"

Ben and Rich return with a new format and a bit of a vengeance.

October 2008

October 27, 2008

High School Musical 3's Sinister Plot

Richard Clark enjoys a guilty pleasure, but wishes its target audience didn't.

October 22, 2008

The Secret Life of Bees

Carissa Smith views an 'African-American' film and concludes, "You're not helping."

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