For me, The Lord of the Rings has always been something special, runningParallel strands of courage, hope, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. With the word that giants like Amazon were brewing a new series—”The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power“—thousands of years before the events of The Hobbit and The…
American Horror Story belongs to the category of series that really gets one talking, more so to those of us whose faith is very close to our hearts. It’s deeply based on horror,, covering a variety of stories per season, covering haunted houses, asylums, witches, freak shows—each story standalone, with new characters and settings all…
Immortality and Redemption Explored “Interview with the Vampire” is not your typical series of vampires. It is simply steeped in themes that give one pause regarding life, death, and everything in between—especially from a Christian perspective. The Journey of Louis de Pointe du Lac The story revolves around Louis de Pointe du Lac, a vampire…
“Band of Brothers” is more than a war story; it is a portrait of the heart and mind of men Co-written by historian Stephen Ambrose and HBO Films, this miniseries tells the story of Easy Company, 101st Airborne Division paratroopers from training through to the end of the war. It’s a tale that grabs your…
Once again, entering the world of “Silo,” adapted from Hugh Howey’s novel, “Wool,” is an entrance into a maze of moral dilemmas and existential dilemmas. Set in a future in which human survival depends on dwelling deep underground within a vast silo, this series does paint a pretty sharp picture of post-apocalypse society, at best….
“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 Good Doctor” is more than just a medical drama; it’s an engaging and strong portrait of the life of Shaun Murphy, a young brilliant surgeon with autism and Savant syndrome, setting him apart in the surroundings of a high-esteem hospital. It sensitively interweaves faith, compassion, and other complicated human relationships that give viewers deep…
“The White Lotus” is a show, eh? You know, it really must be the keyhole view into that world of luxury and human complexity. Consider this plush resort, with rich guests mingling with dedicated staff, and their secrets, desires, and class conflicts all start to unwind within the span of a week. Isn’t this kind…