“The Wire” is a series that reaches to the very heart of Baltimore—not just across its streets but into its soul. Here is a gritty tale about dope peddlers and police in eternal conflict—some political animals, press folks dancing amidst it all with caution. The span is unwinding like a novel through five seasons, peeling…
“The X-Files” is one of those shows that really makes you think. You’ve got Mulder, who’s all about the paranormal, and Scully, who’s the skeptic trying to ground everything in science. It’s this dynamic that pulls you in—two FBI agents tackling cases that range from weird to downright spine-chilling. They’re not just dealing with your…
So, you know of “Reacher,” right? The one based on those Lee Child novels featuring Jack Reacher, an ex-military gentleman who could be thought of as something of a modern knight? He travels around solving crimes and will stop at nothing to deal with some really shady stuff—these sorts of things, using his brains and…
“The Godfather” is a film that superficially explores the themes of family, power, and morality in-depth. Weaved within the narrative is that of an organized crime syndicate, led by Don Vito Corleone, from whose pinnacle one is forced at the very core to ponder some very deep questions about morality, loyalty, and the consequences of…
“Breaking Bad” is a series that plumbs the deepest recesses of human nature and morality. At the heart of this subject is Walter White, who develops from a character with whom one has sympathy to a character shrouded in darkness. Brilliantly played by Bryan Cranston, Walter’s journey from a desperate teacher to a formidable drug…
“The Bikeriders” ain’t no TV series. It is so raw in its depiction that it’s almost all of life unfolded on film as the 1960s envelope motorcycle rides as symbols of rebellion and brotherhood. At the helm is Jeff Nichols, and it gets deep into tangled lives with the Vandals, a motorcycle club smack in…
Let’s dig deeper into the latest action-thriller to star Jessica Alba, “Trigger Warning.” A fast-paced thriller, the movie is already making waves and bringing Alba back into her roots: action. As Christians, however, we have to look at cinema beyond just how interesting or thrilling the story is, to see the messages the movie is…
Title Sort ascending. The movie “Hit Man” dives deep into the moral labyrinth faced by its protagonist, Gary Johnson. He leads a double life as both a university professor and an undercover hit man for the police. This dual identity sets the stage for a narrative rich in ethical quandaries, testing the boundaries of justice,…
Watching Ti West’s “MaXXXine,” I am constantly wrestling with his depictions of fame, trauma, and the allure of 80s Hollywood. The film isn’t exactly straightforward; it is the path to much darker subjects, ones that forever alter our perspective toward the typical morality we know. Themes of Struggle and Identity The life of Maxine Minx…
Indeed! Let us now approach the series “Kiss the Girls” from a sensitive, carefully thought-out perspective with respect to its themes and content through the lens of Christianity, targeted for an audience in the United States. Delving into the Depths of Good and Evil On another view, “Kiss the Girls” is a movie that thrusts…
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