The Long Take
Justin BowerA critic's thoughts on film from a Christian perspective, plus bite-size lists and recommendations.
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Allegory and Anecdote at the Oscars
Over the last week or so, I’ve done my due diligence trying to catch up on the awards-season favorites that I couldn’t see last year. I’m happy to report that I’ve seen all of the nominees in categories such as Best Cinematography, Actor an...
The Distinct Bliss of Hearing Music You Can't Stream
Kendrick Lamar accepts the Grammy award for Best Rap Album, via Variety
The Grammys are over.
My wife and I watched and enjoyed, well, most of it; per usual, there were highs, lows, awkward moments, and strong performances from the musici...
Stop Rating Movies on Letterboxd
Martin Starsese
I don’t usually make New Year’s resolutions.
(Because I don’t usually keep them.)
The last one I made—years ago—was vague: to “work out more.” I don’t credit myself with having held to the resolution per se, as I’d alread...
Books About the Movies
Lists upon lists, displays in libraries and local bookstores, and social media posts have ceaselessly covered the perennially conversation-worthy topic of books made into movies.
Are they any good? Are they faithful to the text? Was the bo...
Such Small Things
Cillian Murphy in Small Things Like These
[This article contains spoilers for Small Things Like These]
Cillian Murphy was never a fan of the spotlight. “I’ve got ROMO,” he recently stated; “relief of missing out.”1 He’s had a quiet, thoug...
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Librarian and film critic. Bylines in Screen Rant, Mockingbird, Christ & Pop Culture, Loud and Clear Reviews, the Christian Post, and more.
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