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E. Stephen Burnett
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Ten Top Reasons Why ‘The Flash’ Has Flopped
For all its potential, Warner Brothers Discovery’s nice-guy movie finishes last in today’s mad dash for a multiverse.
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Shazam Sequel Can’t Appease The Fans’ Fury
More fans want superhero stories to act their age, connect with a larger world, and respect metahuman virtues.
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Prof. Michael Ward: ‘Tolkien’ Film Ignores Author’s Faith and Motives
Michael Ward: “This handsome, earnest, yet overstuffed and poorly paced film . . . ignores Tolkien’s devout Christian faith.”
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‘Superhero Movie Fatigue’ vs. ‘Avengers: Endgame’
Even if we would prefer “superhero movie fatigue” conquer box offices, let’s “rejoice with those who rejoice.”
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On Christ and Pop Culture: Shazam! Brings the Laughs while Struggling with Super-Maturity
“This story-world really needs more time to find its grown-up potential to be a strong addition to the DC lineup.”
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Say Goodnight Kevin’s Podcast Made Me a Dallas Jenkins Fan
Kevin McCreary interviews “The Chosen” series director Dallas Jenkins, who has a great take on evangelical culture.
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The Best Meme About That Black Hole Photo
After that black hole photo, Lord of the Rings fans have drawn clear comparisons based on color palette.
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Some Quick and Mixed Thoughts on ‘Shazam!’
Last night my wife and I saw DC’s new hero film “Shazam!”, and I have some brief reactions.
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Sorry, ‘Joker’ and Other Villain Stories, But I’m Mostly Interested in Heroes
I care less for stories about Batman’s villains than I’d care to read an auto-parts manual for the Batmobile.
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If Creators Turn a Story Into Just More ‘Worldview’ Work, I’m (Likely) Out
Nothing personal, but if movies embrace Sexualityism agendas over story, I’m free to embrace rest over yet another culture-engagement job.
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Zack Snyder v Justice League and My Conflicted Reactions
DC director Zack Snyder says he would have made two “Justice League” films darker and more epic.
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This is the Strangest Timeline
It’s dangerous to mess with history, Barry/Doctor/Hermione/McFly!
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Three Reasons Why Pure Flix Needs to Make R-Rated Movies
The upcoming film “Unplanned” just got an R rating! Here’s why that’s a sign of growth for Christian movies.
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Christian Movies Will Get Better When Audiences Seriously Demand Them
Today’s audiences are fine with cheesy Christian movies. That will change.
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My New Year’s Resolution: Reject Story Cynicism
Last year I found myself getting more cynical about stories and even reality—then I found the culprit.
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Aquaman Respects Women, and So Should His Defenders
A female critic disliked “Aquaman,” and got hate from sexist males who ignored their own hero’s standards.
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Now More than Ever, Don’t Embrace the Power of the Dark Side
Do we take seriously our own fictional heroes’ warnings not to embrace the power of the dark side?
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Feedback: Here’s How My Friends Find Time for All These Popular Shows
After last week’s article, several friends shared how and why they track best-reviewed popular culture.
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If Spider-Man Dies, We Grieve, Even if We Know He’s Coming Back
When real or fictional heroes die, even if we know they will return, we have freedom to mourn them.
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Everyone’s a Critic: A Response to Criticism of My Criticism of Critics
In an age when everyone’s a critic, might criticism of “the critics” unfairly malign the pros?
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