BEING ERICA: RE/MEMBERING SIN!

Check out the latest from Jason Derr on Being Erica after the jump. [Read more]

FlashForward: Paradoxology and the Work of God

Check out the latest from Jason Derr after the jump, an attempt to look at the theological concepts in the ABC TV series, FlashForward.  The article is written in consideration of the first six episodes and not of the series as a whole. [Read more]

V: A Review

Last summer, we saw an alien spaceship settle over a capital city.  Despite the potential for inter-galactic diplomacy, let’s just say the relationship between the aliens and earthlings, in Neill Blomkamp’s District 9 ended (or suspended) less than amicably.  Though of a different sort, aliens have once again arrived and are hovering over numerous capital cities in ABC’s remake of the ’80s science fiction series, V. [Read more]

A New Pop Theology Contributor and the Problem of Geeky Authority

Pop Theology is thrilled to welcome its newest contributor, Jason Derr.  Jason has extensively studied creative writing and has an AS in Film/Video Production and an MA in Theological Studies from the Vancouver School of Theology.  He is a theologian-in-affiliation with the Progressive Christian Alliance and has contributed writing to the Canada Lutheran.  Several of his works in short fiction and poetry  have also been published.  Check out his first article, “Doctor Who and The Challenge of Community-Centered Hermenutics,” which examines Doctor Who and the Gospels, after the jump. [Read more]

Standing with the Other

Barrack Obama’s reception of the Nobel Peace Prize pleased, puzzled, and perturbed in equal measure yesterday.  I personally found it an interesting commentary on the state of peacemaking in our world when simple acts of willingness to talk with “the enemy” are considered an extreme, award-worthy stance.  Surely much more is needed in the violently interconnected world in which we find ourselves if we are to make stronger in-roads to peace.  Recently, I have been catching up on season two of HBO’s True Blood.  In the ninth episode, “I Will Rise Up,” we have a scene in which two potential enemies exhibit a much more powerful and peaceful approach to relationships with the other, a stance that might serve as a model for the ways in which we should live as well. [Read more]

Watch the Trouble

For those of you lucky enough to have HBO, tune in tonight to watch Trouble the Water, one of Pop Theology’s Top 10 Spiritually Significant Films of 2008 and one of the Oscar nominees for best documentary.  If you can’t record it, check out the other airtimes after the jump. [Read more]

Two Takes on Kings…

Religion Dispatches has two opposing viewpoints on the new NBC drama, Kings.  Both look at how the series draws from biblical narratives and either succeeds or fails.  Follow the links after the jump. [Read more]

Just a Reminder…

If you’re not watching Breaking Bad, you should be.  The second season is shaping up to be a masterpiece.  Check out the quote of the season from the most recent episode after the jump. [Read more]

When Being Bad is Good…

AMC doesn’t seem to know how to pick good films, and they sure know how to ruin great ones.  God help us if their choices really are American movie classics.  On the other hand, they know how to spot a good television series when they see one.  Most everyone knows about the critically acclaimed drama, Mad Men, but perhaps some folks aren’t as familiar with AMC’s second great series, Breaking Bad, which began its second season last night. [Read more]

He’s Baaaack…

Annual Pop Theology contributor Ernest Myers graces us with his presence once again with his Top 10 Television Shows of 2008.  It might be an easy way out, but I like the ending… [Read more]

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