Richard Lindsay gives us another great review, but this time, he takes us to Broadway with the revival of Equus.  Sounds like anyone living in/near New York City or planning a vacation should definitely see this.

Last week, more reports started to circle around about the upcoming film Mary, Mother of Christ.  Most recently, the filmmakers announced that they had cast Camilla Belle (Push and 10,000 BC) to play Mary.  Word is that Peter O’Toole and Jonathan Rhys Meyers have already been cast and that the filmmakers hope to add both [...]

After you’ve all finished stuffing yourself with turkey and football, head on over to Homebrewed Christianity to listen to their newest podcast featuring yours truly.  A couple of weeks ago, Chad Crawford and I got together to discuss all things religion and film.  Tripp Fuller put together the intro.  It’s a good dessert to wrap [...]

Our friends Tripp Fuller and Chad Crawford have a new podcast up over at Homebrewed Christianity featuring Phyllis Tickle and a capsule review of W. by yours truly.  Follow the link after the jump.

Congratulations to Dr. Brad Braxton, former homiletics and New Testament professor at Wake Forest University Divinity School, on his election as the sixth senior pastor at Riverside Church in New York City.  Follow the link after the jump for more.

During the Olympics, President Bush sat down for a rather lengthy interview with Bob Costas.  Costas began a question about China’s problems by saying, “I know America has its share of problems, but….”  Almost before Costas could finish his question, Bush rushed and said, “America doesn’t have problems.”  Clearly President Bush and David Simon are [...]

But you knew his voice… Film lovers around the world mourn the passing of legendary voice over talent Don LaFontaine. Read more for a link to the story and check out the featured video to the right for a featurette about his work.

I came across this interesting article in an issue of The New Zealand Herald last week on the enduring legacy of Monty Python’s Life of Brian, one of the funniest religious films of all time and John Dominic Crossan’s favorite Jesus film, at least according to Homebrewed Christianity. Check out the link after the jump.

The 500th issue of the Uncanny X-Men finds the most famous superhero team moving to San Francisco.  In today’s issue of the San Francisco Chronicle, pop culture critic Peter Hartlaub reflects on the connections between the X-Men and many residents of San Francisco and why this move is a perfect fit.  Follow the link after [...]

I do not claim to be a music critic. I know what I like and I like less and less new music these days, secure in the old alt country standbys and venturing into some occasional new rock and roll and even less frequently rap.  I keep up with few bands and purchase even fewer [...]